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Ms. Nemec from Camden, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Nemec's classroom raised $714

From Curiosity to Exploring Chemistry and Earth Science Through STEM

Help me give my students hands-on STEM kits and materials to help students explore chemistry and earth science concepts through interactive experiments and real-world investigations.

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Ms. Nemec Eastside High School
Camden, NJ Grades 9-12

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My Project

In my classroom, science is more than just a subject—it’s an invitation to explore, question, and understand the world around us. My students are naturally curious, eager to experiment, and full of creative energy. Yet, without the right tools, that curiosity often remains confined to the pages of a textbook. To help them truly experience science in action, I’m seeking support for hands-on STEM kits that will allow my students to explore chemistry and earth science through experiments, models, and real-world investigations.

When students can mix chemicals to observe reactions, test soil samples, or model natural disasters, science transforms from memorization to discovery.

These STEM kits will empower my students to see, touch, and analyze the processes that shape our planet—like erosion, water filtration, climate patterns, and chemical reactions. Through these interactive projects, they’ll learn about the forces that sustain life on Earth and how chemistry and earth science work together in ecosystems, sustainability, and environmental preservation.

These hands-on materials are especially critical for my diverse group of learners, many of whom thrive when they can explore with their hands and collaborate with peers. Our school serves a community where access to scientific tools and labs is limited. These STEM kits will help level the playing field, giving every student—from visual learners to English language learners—the chance to engage deeply with science, develop problem-solving skills, and spark a lifelong interest in STEM fields.

Your donation will bring authentic science experiences into our classroom and give students the chance to learn by doing. By supporting this project, you’ll help my students become not only stronger scientists but also thoughtful global citizens who understand their role in caring for the planet. Together, we can turn curiosity into discovery and inspire the next generation of innovators.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 10 donors
Ms. Nemec Eastside High School Grades 9-12

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.

Camden, NJ 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

100 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inquiries in Science: Interpreting the Periodic Table Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $255.02 1 $255.02
Forensic Chemistry of Fuming for Fingerprints Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $71.96 1 $71.96
Carolina STEM Challenge: Crystal Growing Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $58.77 1 $58.77
Innovating Science Freezing Point Depression AP Chemistry Kit - Grades 6-12 - Adult • School Specialty $51.59 1 $51.59
Innovating Science Firefly in a Flask • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.91 1 $40.91
Thames & Kosmos Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit | Build a Rotating Solar System Model | Planets Revolve Using a Windup Motor | Explore Gear Ratios | Science Fairs | Difficulty Level: Intermediate Small • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95

Materials cost

$508.20

Vendor shipping charges

 $60.63

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$606.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.02

Total project goal

$713.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $713.47

8 Donors

-$593.47

Donations toward project cost

-$555.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.02

Matching donations from our partners

-$60.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$51.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$60.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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