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Mrs. Norton from Paterson, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enthusiasm Explodes With Engineering Experiments!

Help me give my students engineering experiment kits that will help spark their love of science.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Norton's classroom raised $175

This project is fully funded

My Project

Science should be a subject where every student is interested and engaged. Dividing the class into smaller centers would strengthen hands-on learning. I am hoping to add these experiment kits to add to the science lessons we currently have. These science kits will help students to have hands-on experiences in a fun and engaging way that is easy and efficient for the teacher.

After students learn about a specific science topic, they will be able to explore more about the topic with these hands-on science STEM/engineering kits.

Science should be fun and by helping to donate to this project you can help me make science fun again for my students

I am asking for these science kits to give my students the opportunity to have hands-on experiences and learn.

Mrs. Norton Norman S Weir Elementary School Grades 6-8

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

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.

Paterson, NJ 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Abacus Brands Bill Nye's VR Space Lab - Virtual Reality Kids Science Kit, Book and Interactive STEM Learning Activity Set (Full Version - Includes Goggles) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Thames & Kosmos Genetics & DNA Lab 10x2.5x11 inch • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
ELONGDI Water Beads Pack Rainbow Mix 50,000 Beads Growing Balls, Jelly Water Gel Beads for Spa Refill, Kids Sensory Toys, Vases, Plant, Wedding and Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$116.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.23

Total project goal

$174.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.85

1 Donor

-$87.42

Donations toward project cost

-$74.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.11

match offer

-$87.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.11

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 $0.00

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