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

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Gear Up for Discovery with National Geographic Kits

Help me give my students National Geographic kits to enhance their science exploration and learning experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jackson's classroom raised $172

This project is fully funded

My Project

As an educator, I am continually inspired by my exceptional students' boundless curiosity and eagerness to learn. In our quest to foster a love for science, I am embarking on a project to provide National Geographic kits to enhance their learning experiences.

The specific items requested, the National Geographic kits, are not just ordinary resources; they are keys to unlocking a world of scientific wonders for my students.

Each kit is designed to engage young minds, offering hands-on exploration opportunities beyond traditional classroom learning. From intriguing experiments to immersive activities, these kits will spark curiosity and make complex scientific concepts tangible and accessible.

My primary goal for this project is to create an environment where learning is an exciting journey. These kits will serve as catalysts for fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a genuine passion for science. By providing my students with these resources, I aim to inspire the next generation of scientists, thinkers, and innovators who will contribute positively to our world.

With your support, we can turn ordinary classroom moments into extraordinary learning experiences, empowering these young minds to question, explore, and discover the wonders of the scientific world.

Ms. Jackson A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Amazing Chemistry Set - Chemistry Kit with 45 Science Experiments Including Crystal Growing and Reactions , STEM Gift for Kids, Boys & Girls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rocket Launcher for Kids – Patent-Pending Motorized Air Rocket Toy, Launch up to 200 ft. with Safe Landing, Kids Outdoor Toys & Model Rockets, Gifts for Boys and Girls, Space Toys • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Gross Science Kit - 45 Experiments- Dissect a Brain, Make Glowing Slime Worms, for Kids 8-12, STEM Project Gifts Boys and Girls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.89 1 $24.89
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Dinosaur Terrarium Kit for Kids – Multicolor Light Up Terrarium Kit for Kids, Build a Dinosaur Habitat with Real Plants & Fossils, Science Kit, Dinosaur Toys for Kids, Kids Science • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Materials cost

$113.86

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$145.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.69

Total project goal

$171.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$171.26

1 Donor

-$48.52

Donations toward project cost

-$48.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$114.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$97.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.56

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$0.00

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