Empowering Young Scientists: Hands-On Kits for Inspiring Learning
Help me give my students hands-on science kits to inspire and challenge these talented yound people.
$1,236 goal
This project expired on November 29, 2025.
This project expired on November 29, 2025.
My Project
I am seeking donations to provide my low-income students with a variety of hands-on science kits, including a Pangea puzzle, tectonic sandbox, model seismograph, soil analysis kit, human population dynamics kit, loss of biodiversity kit, and owl pellets.
These resources will give students engaging, real-world experiences to deepen their understanding of earth science, ecology, and environmental science.
My students are incredibly talented, curious, and eager to learn, and they deserve opportunities that challenge and inspire them beyond the textbook. These kits will allow them to explore plate tectonics, ecosystems, biodiversity, and human impact in a meaningful way. By providing these tools, I hope to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and a passion for science, helping my students reach their full potential.
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
150 students impacted
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