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Mr. Matthews from St. Augustine, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Edible STEM Projects

Help me give my students an awesome STEM experience they will never forget!

  • $583 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The students at my middle school are diverse in race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic levels. We have significant free lunch participants, and even though our school has limited technology, my students show limitless perseverance, potential, and productivity. Two years ago I started the first STEM class at my school out of discarded materials, and generous community donations. The course has become so popular we can offer three levels of STEM curriculum. With our growth, we are receiving a larger facility, and we would like to request additional project supplies for cool labs such as jars, dehydrators for the herb gardens, ice cream makers, and more!

Mr. Matthews
Grades 6-8
  • R.J. Murray Middle School
  • St. Augustine, FL
    • Half 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

    This project will reach 800 students.

    13 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
North Mountain Supply 9 Ounce Glass Straight Sided Mason Canning Jars- with 70mm Black Plastic Lids - 132 Jars and Lids (11 Cases of 12) • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Hamilton Beach Electric Automatic Ice Cream Maker & Frozen Yogurt Machine, Makes Custard, Sorbet, Gelato and Sherbet, 4 Quart, White • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
KNOX Unflavored Gelatin, 16 oz. (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $34.73 2 $69.46
By The Cup Rainbow Sprinkles with Frostline Lactose Free Soft Serve Mix Variety, Chocolate and Vanilla, 6 lb Bags • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
Elite Gourmet EFD319 Food Dehydrator, 5 BPA-Free 11.4" Trays Adjustable Temperature Controls, Jerky, Herbs, Fruit, Veggies, Dried Snacks, Black • Amazon Business $38.15 1 $38.15
Emoly Silicone Candy Tray, 2 Pack 126-Cavity Mini Square Chocolate tray for Gummy Jelly Truffles Pralines Caramels, Ice Cube Tray (Blue) • Amazon Business $8.67 3 $26.01

Materials cost

$458.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.43

Total project goal

$582.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $582.85

12 Donors

-$554.32

Donations toward project cost

-$474.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.15

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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