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Ms. Giannelli from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engineering Exploration: Hands on Learning

Help me give my students K'NEX to inspire and improve their engineering, building, designing, and collaboration skills!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Giannelli's classroom raised $169

This project is fully funded

My Project

Recently, my students and I started a STEM curriculum called, Sparkshop. These hands on, engaging lessons have opened the door for creativity and curiosity inside of their minds.

My students are now in love with designing, creating, building, exploring, problem-solving, and working together towards a common goal.

Their first experience was creating the longest paper chain, and that was a major hit! Since then, I've introduced Sparkshop and we started our Aerospace Engineering Unit.

Students are itching for more explorative experiences in engineering and designing. This project will allow me to bring more STEM-based learning opportunities to the classroom. Please consider donating to help bring this vibrant classroom of students into STEM careers near you!

Ms. Giannelli Ronald McNair Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $51.98 1 $51.98
STEM EXPLORATIONS VEHICLES BUILDING SET • AKJ Education $22.49 1 $22.49
STEM EXPLORATIONS GEARS BUILDING SET • AKJ Education $13.49 1 $13.49
STEM EXPLORATIONS LEVERS & PULLEYS BUILDING SET • AKJ Education $13.49 1 $13.49

Materials cost

$101.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.22

Total project goal

$168.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $168.14

3 Donors

-$84.07

Donations toward project cost

-$71.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.61

match offer

-$84.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.61

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 $0.00

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