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Mrs. Parker from Houston TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full S.T.E.M. Ahead

Help me give my students in 3rd-5th grade a microscope, triple beam balance, chain reaction kit and other resources for the best STEM experience in science class.

  • 2 donors
  • $1,044 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Our scholars are the budding innovators and problem solvers of tomorrow, and providing them with the necessary tools for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is crucial in nurturing their potential. The microscope, triple beam balance, chain reaction kit and other resources will provide cutting-edge technology, laboratory equipment, and educational resources. They are more than just tools; they are investments in their future and the future of our world.

By equipping our scholars with these resources, we not only enhance their learning experience but also empower them to explore, experiment, and excel in their fields.

This support can spark an interest that grows into a passion, leading to breakthroughs and innovations that we can only begin to imagine. In essence, providing these items to our scholars is a testament to our belief in their capabilities and our commitment to advancing knowledge, innovation, and progress.

Mrs. Parker
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope • Carolina Biological Supply Company $131.40 1 $131.40
Carolina Triple Beam Balance • Carolina Biological Supply Company $130.50 1 $130.50
Lakeshore Create-A-Chain Reaction STEM Kit - Gr. 3-5 - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $119.99 1 $119.99
Carolina STEM Challenge: Crystal Growing Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $56.70 2 $113.40
Lakeshore Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit - Gr. 3-5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Classroom Magnet Lab Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $47.20 1 $47.20
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Carolina Beaker Starter Pack • Carolina Biological Supply Company $28.04 1 $28.04
Erector Sets for Kids Ages 4-8, Easy Assembled 163 PCS Building Blocks, STEM Games for 4 5 6 7 8 Year Old Girls Boys Kids, Educational Building Toy STEM Kits with Tools, Design Guide, Storage Bin • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up: Toy of the Year Award Winner • Amazon Business $26.12 1 $26.12
Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Content and Literacy: Electricity - Grade 4 - Guided Reading Level P • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Content and Literacy: Balanced and Unbalanced Forces - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level P • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Set, Ages 3+, Interlocking Plastic Disc Toy for Creative Building, Educational STEM Learning, Construction Block Play for Kids, Teens, Adults, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Content and Literacy: Transferring Energy - Grade 4 - Guided Reading Level S • Amazon Business $8.39 2 $16.78
Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Content and Literacy: Weathering and Erosion - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level J • Amazon Business $7.69 2 $15.38
Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Content and Literacy: Landforms - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level M • Amazon Business $7.69 2 $15.38
Carolina Microscope Slide Glass Standard 25 x 75 mm 0.96-1.06 mm Box of 72 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.88 1 $11.88
Women in Science and Technology: Annie Easley―The Story of a NASA Computer Scientist, Grades 1-3 Interactive Book With Illustrations, Vocabulary, Extension Activities (24 pgs) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98
Women in Science and Technology: Mae C. Jemison―The First African-American Female Astronaut, Grades 1-3 Interactive Book With Illustrations, Vocabulary, Extension Activities (24 pgs) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$835.95

Vendor shipping charges

$8.50

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$886.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$156.53

Total project goal

$1,043.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,043.52

1 Donor

-$521.76

Donations toward project cost

-$443.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.26

match offer

-$521.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$443.49

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.26

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$0.00

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