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Ms. Kotinek from Klein, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Female Scientists Challenge

Help me give my students creative STEM activities to inspire their scientific journey.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Kotinek's classroom raised $253

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach Science and Math to 8th grade girls at my school. In the U.S., approximately 43% of scientists are female. I'd like to increase that percentage by motivating and inspiring my students to pursue a career in the sciences. What better way could there be then to use hands-on experiments with robots, circuits, and chemicals?

I am asking for the robotic, circuit, and chemical kits so I can thoroughly engage my students in the world of science.

My students have completed several experiments in class. Their enthusiasm and natural curiosity has led to many incredibly interesting and thought-provoking discussions about the experiments. I'd like to take their inquisitiveness to a higher level by challenging them with more in-depth and rigorous experiments.

Ms. Kotinek Klein Alternative Education Center Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

270 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hot Bee 12-in-1 STEM Solar Robot Kit - STEM Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Learning Educational Science Kits, DIY Building Toys, Birthday for 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Playz Ridiculous Inventions Science Kits for Kids - Energy, Electricity & Magnetic Experiments Set - Build Electric Circuits, Motors, Telegraphic Messages, Robotics & More Kids Educational Toys • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98
Tomons STEM Toys 6-in-1 Solar Robot Kit Learning Science Building Toys Educational Science Kits Powered by Solar Robot for Kids 8 9 10-12 Year Old Boys Girls Gifts • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Thames & Kosmos Motors & Generators Science Kit | 25 Guided STEM Experiment Lessons | 48 Page Color Student Guide | Grades 3-6 | Ages 8+ | Play & Learn | Parents' Choice Silver Award Winner • Amazon Business $23.40 1 $23.40
GobiDex STEM Projects Science Toys for Kids Ages 8-12, 6-in-1 Space Solar Robot Toys, Educatoinal Building Science Kits, Experiment Birthday Gifts for 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Year Old Boys Girls Teens • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
ULTECHNOVO Pulley Block Physics Experiments Physics Lab Science Kits for School Students Physics Experiment Lab • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57

Materials cost

$181.89

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.87

Total project goal

$252.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $252.49

4 Donors

-$252.49

Donations toward project cost

-$214.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.87

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