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Mrs. Evans from Simpsonville, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Explore with us on Adventure Island

Help me give my students a Cricut, Cricut vinyl, and a carrying bag to complete our Adventure Island STEAM project!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Evans's classroom raised $762

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are full of energy, excited to learn, and naturally inquisitive. They want to be engaged in the lessons, instead of being passive learners.

With STEAM/STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) and Problem/Project-Based Learning (PBL) students are engaged and solving both real-life and fictional problems.

Students want to know what they do will matter, and they are our future problem solvers.

My school has one thousand diverse students coming from different socioeconomic statuses, including many students living below poverty.

My Project

Would you like to vacation on Adventure Island?

With the Adventure Island project-based learning STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) project, my students will try to allure you to vacation on their island.

The students will be challenged to construct a boat to carry passengers (pennies) to the island. The next two challenges will be to construct a zip line and a roller coaster using the least amount of (fake) money. The rides will be designed to provide a huge thrill factor, while engineers must also look at the safety of these rides. After a day of excitement, guests on the island will need an inviting place to rest for the night, so the students next challenge will be to design a resort for their guests. Once the design of the island is complete, they will design a logo, and a presentation to pitch their ideas to their classmates. Part of the presentation will include the cost to build Adventure Island, and the admission of each adventure to see if they will make a profit. My students will use various forms of technology for their pitch.

The students need the Cricut, carrying bag, and vinyl to help them design their logo for Adventure Island. The Cricut will also be used for the makerspace, and other STEAM activities throughout the year. Being able to design and use the Cricut enables the students to use another form of technology.

Mrs. Evans Hillcrest Middle 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.

Simpsonville, SC 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine Bundle Beginner Guide, Tool Kit, Vinyl Pack, Designs and Project Inspiration • Amazon Business $279.99 1 $279.99
Cricut Tools Bundle Beginner Cricut Guide, Vinyl Pack, Basic Tools and Cricut Explore Fine Point Pens • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Cricut Cutting Mat Variety 4 Pack , 12 in. x 12 in • Amazon Business $41.35 1 $41.35
Holographic Opal Craft Vinyl 12" x 12" 7 Sheets/Pack for Craft Cutters,Sign Plotters • Amazon Business $16.90 2 $33.80
Cricut Premium Vinyl Pack, Standard Grip Mats, Beginner Guide & Designs • Amazon Business $33.29 1 $33.29
Heat Transfer Vinyl Bundle: 20 Pack 12" x 10" HTV Vinyl for Iron On T-Shirts - 18 Assorted Colors - Black, White, Neon for Silhouette Cameo, Cricut, Heat Press Machine - Bonus Teflon & Weeding Tool • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
B BAIJIAWEI Carrying Bags for Cricut Explore - Cricut Accessories Storage Bag, Travel Bag for Cricut Explore Air, Cricut Explore Air 2, Cricut Maker (Purple) • Amazon Business $29.64 1 $29.64
Permanent Adhesive Backed Vinyl Sheets by PrimeCuts USA - 65 Vinyl Sheets 12" x 12" - 65 Assorted Color Sheets for Cricut, Silhouette Cameo, and Other Craft Cutters • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Oracal 651 Glossy Vinyl - 24 Pack of Top Colors - 12" x 12" Sheets • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
Cricut Premium Vinyl - Removable, 12” x 12” Adhesive Decal Sheets -Variety Sampler • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$568.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$646.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.17

Total project goal

$761.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $761.15

1 Donor

-$381.00

Donations toward project cost

-$323.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.15

match offer

-$380.15

Match offer toward project cost

-$323.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.02

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