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Mr. Hammer from Elko, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Earth and Space Science-it's All Around Us!

Help me give my students some hands-on rocks and minerals to help them learn about Earth Science.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Hammer's classroom raised $641

This project is fully funded

My Project

As I walked into a new classroom which had no supplies my heart sank. I have been begging borrowing and pleading with my colleges for help.

Getting some rocks, minerals, a tumbler and some supplies to help my students discover the world around us will be an eye opening experience for all of us.

Students will use these supplies during the minerals Earth Science unit to figure out the hardness of select minerals. This hands on experience will provide my students with multimodal learning which will help them engage and remember what they are learning.

Mr. Hammer Adobe Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Elko, NV View local requests

More than a third of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

145 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Advanced Professional Rock Tumbler Kit - with Digital 9-Day Polishing Timer & 3 Speed Settings - Turn Rough Rocks into Beautiful Gems : Great Science & STEM Gift for Kids All Ages : Geology Toy • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Rock Study Kit • Nasco $19.98 3 $59.94
STEM Toy Rock Science Kit Geology Mineral Specimen For Kid Geologists • Amazon Business $10.00 5 $50.00
English Solar System Sun Earth Moon Orbital Planetarium Model Educational Planetarium Project Kit (2023 New Version) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Playz Premium Solar System Model Kit for Kids - 4 Speed Motor, HD Planetarium Projector, 8 Painted Planets & 8 White Foam Balls with Paint and Brush for a Hands-On STEM DIY Project for Space Toys • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Premium Polished Stones - 5 Pounds of 3/4-Inch Tumbled Stones and Crystals Bulk, Arts and Crafts, Rock and Mineral Kit, Rocks for Kids, STEM Toys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
TRU RED� Pen Permanent Markers, Fine Tip, Red, 12/Pack (TR54539) • Quill.com $3.49 10 $34.90
Introduction to Rocks Study Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $23.40 1 $23.40
Geoscience Rock Study Kit, Set of 15 - Glass • School Specialty $23.32 1 $23.32
Rock and Mineral Educational Collection & Deluxe Collection Box -18 Pieces with Description Sheet and Educational Information. Limited Edition, Geology Gem Kit for Kids with Display Case, Dancing Bear • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Introduction to Rocks Poster • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.35 1 $19.35
Set of 9 Lamination Moon Phases Charts | Classroom Science Poster | Moon Phase Names and Illustrations | for Teachers, Students, Classroom, Home - Reusable Moon Phases - Measuring 12.2” x 8.6” • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Bigtime Signs Solar System Poster - Educational Science Poster for Classroom - Kids Room Decorations - Science Banner: 9 Planets Picture - Perfect for Elementary Classroom and Home Schooling • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Amazon Basics Ruled Lined Index Note Cards, 500 Count, 5 Pack of 100, White, 4 in x 6 in • Amazon Business $7.24 2 $14.48
Solar System Tapestry for Kids Boys Bedroom, Outer Space Galaxy Educational Party Poster Tapestries Decorations Wall Art Hanging Classroom Living Room Office Decor 60X40" Backdrop • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Frey Scientific Cloud Type Poster - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $10.42 1 $10.42
Bigtime Signs Periodic Table With Real Elements Inside | 2022 White 24"x16" Chemistry Periodic Table of Elements Poster - Periodic Table Poster - Science Posters Periodic Table (All 118 Elements) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$487.64

Vendor shipping charges

$19.31

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$544.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.05

Total project goal

$640.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$640.31

1 Donor

-$640.31

Donations toward project cost

-$544.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$96.05

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$0.00

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