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Ms. Cuizon from Port Arthur, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Future Engineers

Help me give my students engineering tools and kits that will empower our students to design, build, and test their own prototypes and inventions, fostering creativity and innovation.

  • $1,219 goal

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My Project

As you may know, STEM education plays a crucial role in preparing students for the challenges of the modern world. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity, all of which are essential for success in various careers. Our goal is to create an engaging and dynamic learning environment where students can develop their STEM skills and explore their passion for these fields. Your generous donation will directly impact our students and their educational journey. With your support, we can acquire the necessary resources and materials that will enrich our STEM curriculum. Donations of construction kits, circuit boards, robotics components, and other engineering tools will empower our students to design, build, and test their own prototypes and inventions, fostering creativity and imagination. We believe that every donation, regardless of its size, can make a significant difference in our students' educational journey. Your support will not only impact their academic growth but also inspire and empower them to pursue careers in STEM fields, which are in high demand in today's rapidly evolving job market.

Ms. Cuizon Tekoa Academy - Port Arthur Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Port Arthur, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

100 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Solar Car Design Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $171.45 2 $342.90
Carolina STEM Challenge: Hydroponics Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $115.20 2 $230.40
Carolina STEM Challenge: Balloon Race Cars Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $65.25 2 $130.50
Carolina STEM Challenge: Make It Bounce Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $56.48 2 $112.96
Carolina STEM Challenge: Egg Drop Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $46.62 2 $93.24
Carolina STEM Challenge: Solar Cars Student Mini Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.64 2 $81.28

Materials cost

$991.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,036.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.85

Total project goal

$1,219.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,219.00

2 Donors

-$609.50

Donations toward project cost

-$518.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.42

Matching donations from our partners

-$609.49

Match offers toward project cost

-$518.07

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.42

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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