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Mr. Copeland from Alamo GA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gearing Up for STEM

My students need materials such as pipe cleaners, straws, craft sticks, string and more in order to support their inquiry based STEM learning.

  • $166 goal

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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 Students

I am part of a school that has wonderful students. We are located in a rural area in Georgia. Being part of a small community allows us to be more like family. We strive to help one another. Our students have a high free/reduced lunch percentage, which makes us a high needs school. Overall, they are a group of students that love to learn and I want to make it enjoyable.

I am a teacher that loves to offer my students a positive classroom and learning experience.

My Project

I am finally ready to implement STEM in my classroom. Students are presented with more than a worksheet. STEM activities inspire students to be more active in their learning.

Students retain more information when they are engaged.

I want to present them with a positive learning experience. Students will be able to use the materials to build bridges, simple machines, obstacle courses and models. The cotton balls, rubber bands, toothpicks, straws and the other materials can make these items. The items in this project will assist them as they manipulate answers to their questions. The materials can be used to explain basic science concepts. Students will be motivated to take part in these experiences. I want to offer them a numerous supply of materials that support their inquiry.

Mr. Copeland
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Staples Index Cards, Ruled One Side, White, 3"H x 5"W, 500/Pk • Staples Advantage $5.49 3 $16.47
Medline Non-Sterile Cotton Balls, 1", 2000/Bag • Staples Advantage $15.29 1 $15.29
Bunn 1000 Paper Regular Coffee Filter For 12 Cup Commercial Brewers, 1000/CT • Staples Advantage $10.19 1 $10.19
Chenille Kraft Company Natural Wood Craft Sticks, Regular Size, Natural, 4 1/2" x 3/8", 1,000/Bx • Staples Advantage $9.99 1 $9.99
Medline Cotton-Tipped Sterile Applicators, 6"L, 200/Bx • Staples Advantage $8.79 1 $8.79
Staples Rubber Bands, #33, 3 1/2" x 1/8", 820/Pk • Staples Advantage $7.79 1 $7.79
White Cotton 10-Ply (Medium) String in Ball, 400 Feet • Staples Advantage $6.99 1 $6.99
Berkley Square Plastic Straws, White, 400/Bx • Staples Advantage $6.29 1 $6.29
Berkley Square Plastic Stirrers, Assorted, 1,000/Pk • Staples Advantage $4.49 1 $4.49
Ziploc Sandwich Bags, 90 Bags • Staples Advantage $3.89 1 $3.89
Creative Converting Latex Balloons, Assorted Colors, 9", 20/Pk • Staples Advantage $3.59 1 $3.59
Chenille Kraft Company Flat Wood Toothpicks, Natural, 2,500/Pk • Staples Advantage $2.89 1 $2.89
ChenilleKraft Jumbo Chenille Neon Pipe Cleaners, 12" x 0.3"236.2 mil, 100/Pk, Neon • Staples Advantage $2.69 1 $2.69
ChenilleKraft Jumbo Chenille Neon Pipe Cleaners, 12" x 0.3"236.2 mil, 100/Pk, Neon • Staples Advantage $2.69 1 $2.69

Materials cost

$102.04

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $7.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$140.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.81

Total project goal

$165.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $165.42

7 Donors

-$160.13

Donations toward project cost

-$140.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

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