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Mr. Marata from Lahaina, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Minds: Fueling Futures with Science Supplies

Help me give my students supplies they need for our science class and homeroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Marata's classroom raised $738

This project is fully funded

My Project

In today's world, access to quality education is more critical than ever, yet many students lack basic school supplies, hindering their learning experience.

This project aims to bridge this gap by providing much-needed science supplies for students in my science class and homeroom.

We seek to create a supportive environment where every student has the tools necessary to explore, experiment, and learn effectively.

Some of the resources and supplies I have requested include:

marble runs, wooden blocks educational games, notebooks, a weather science kit, educational and motivational posters, and a solar system STEM experiment kit.

These supplies are not just pens and papers; they are pathways to discovery, creativity, and academic success. Together, we can empower these young minds and fuel a brighter, more promising future.

Mr. Marata Lahaina Intermediate 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.

Lahaina, HI View local requests

More than 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $29.67 5 $148.35
Staples? 1 Subject Notebook, 8" x 10-1/2", College Ruled, 48/Pack (27498CT) • Quill.com $56.69 2 $113.38
Coogam Wooden Blocks Puzzle Brain Teasers Toy Tangram Jigsaw Intelligence Colorful 3D Russian Blocks Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for Kids (40 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.98 5 $49.90
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Coogam Wooden Hexagon Puzzle for Kid Adults - Shape Pattern Block Tangram Brain Teaser Toy Geometry Logic IQ Game STEM Montessori Educational Gift for All Ages Challenge • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Thames & Kosmos Orbiting Solar System STEM Experiment Kit • Blick Art Materials $29.45 1 $29.45
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
9 Colorful Classroom Decor Signs - Welcome Sign For Classroom Motivational Posters For Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations, Growth Mindset Classroom Posters Elementary, Middle School, Classroom Rules • Amazon Business $19.59 1 $19.59
4M Toysmith: Green Science Kits Weather Science Kit, Exciting Activity to Help you Understand How our Weather Works, STEM, Mini Observatory, For Boys & Girls Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
12 Earth Science Classroom Decor, 11x17in Earth Science Posters for Classroom Middle School, Science Posters for Classroom Elementary School, Science Classroom Posters, Middle School Science Posters • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Decorably 20 Class Rules Poster for Classroom - Classroom Rules High School, Classroom Rules Poster High School, Classroom Expectations Poster Middle School, Rules for Classroom Rules Middle School • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Carson Dellosa 12-Piece Growth Mindset 8.5"x 11” Positive Quote Wall Poster Set, Motivational Posters for Classroom Bulletin Board, Inspirational Wall Decor, Classroom Decoration • Amazon Business $9.33 1 $9.33
Welcome Posters for Classroom Welcome Sign - 15 Welcome Sign Classroom, Welcome Bulletin Board Set, Welcome Classroom Decor, Welcome Poster Sign, Welcome Sign for Classroom Horizontal • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
The Hygge Life Sports Classroom Rule Poster Behavior Posters for Classroom Sports Classroom Poster Printable Class Poster Football Baseball Basketball Poster, White, 11 x 17 in • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$521.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $43.99

Sales tax

 $22.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$626.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.58

Total project goal

$737.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $737.20

1 Donor

-$737.20

Donations toward project cost

-$626.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$110.58

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