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Ms. Telly from Hamtramck, MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Future Stem Genius

Help me give my students new and engaging stem materials that will ignite their love for science.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Telly's classroom raised $375

This project is fully funded

My Project

Curious, creative, and determined, my students come to school eager to learn and ready to explore the world around them. These hands-on STEM resources will allow my students to connect with science in an engaging and meaningful way. By building, experimenting, and problem-solving they’ll not only strengthen their academic skills, but also develop a life-long, lasting love for science that will help shape their futures. Captivating projects that will allow them to explore the possibilities of STEM education, will ignite a passion that extends far beyond the walls of the classroom.

Ms. Telly Dickinson West Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Hamtramck, MI 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

25 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kit Rubber Band Racer Basic Pk10 • Ward's Science $66.71 1 $66.71
Staples White Box 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness White 5000 Sheets/Carton (324791/200230) • Staples $45.99 1 $45.99
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit for 8-12 years • Amazon Business $20.15 2 $40.30
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters: Catapult (TCR20359) • Amazon Business $18.07 2 $36.14
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters: Balloon Cars (TCR20880) • Amazon Business $16.54 2 $33.08
Play-Doh Jewel Colors Bulk 12-Pack of 4-Ounce Cans, Easter Basket Stuffers for Girls & Boys, Party Favors, Kids Arts & Crafts, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ • Amazon Business $12.06 2 $24.12
Non-Branded Iron Filings, 150 Grams • School Specialty $5.39 4 $21.56
Astrobrights Colored Paper 24 lbs. 8.5 x 11 Radiant Assortment 300 Sheets/Ream (91642) • Staples $13.94 1 $13.94

Materials cost

$281.84

Vendor shipping charges

$2.16

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$318.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.16

Total project goal

$374.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$374.39

8 Donors

-$325.38

Donations toward project cost

-$286.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.01

Matching donations from our partners

-$37.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$31.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.53

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$0.00

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