Green Futures: Hands-on Climate Science for Special Education
Help me give my students access to hands-on science tools to explore their planet!
$1,010 goal
This project expired on September 17, 2025.
This project expired on September 17, 2025.
My Project
Our special education students face unique sensory and learning challenges that require tailored educational approaches. To foster their understanding of climate change and empower them with actionable solutions, we are launching a hands-on science program focused on climate and environmental education. This initiative will engage students through interactive experiments and projects, such as building solar-powered models, exploring renewable energy, and creating sustainable classroom gardens.
We are requesting donations to fund essential materials, including solar panel kits, gardening supplies, and sensory-friendly science tools, to make these lessons accessible and engaging.
Your support will provide our students with meaningful opportunities to learn about climate change, develop critical thinking skills, and take part in sustainable practices, all within an inclusive learning environment.
By contributing, you will help our special education students become informed, empowered stewards of the environment. Thank you for supporting this vital program and fostering a brighter, greener future for our students.
More than half of 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
30 students impacted
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Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits - Grade 3 - Complete Set for Hands-On Interactive STEM Supplies and Science Kits for Kids - STEM Kits for Elementary
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$179.00
1
$179.00
Solar Bug STEM Project Kits - Set of 25
• Nasco
$85.00
1
$85.00
USB Microscope Camera 40X to 1000X, Cainda Digital Microscope with Metal Stand & Carrying Case, Compatible with Android Windows Linux Mac, Portable Microscope Camera for Kids Students Adults
• Amazon Business
$19.99
4
$79.96
Solar Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit System, JIYANG Solar Powered Auto Easy DIY Watering Device Supported Pots Plants, 12 Timing Modes with Anti-Siphoning Device (Supported 20-30 Pots, 12Timing Modes)
• Amazon Business
$32.39
2
$64.78
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Weather & Climate Kit - Gr. 3
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
BEST LEARNING i-Poster My USA Interactive Map - Educational Smart Talking Poster Toy for 5 to 12 Years Kids Boy or Girl | Geography Electronic Game for 5, 6, 7 Years | Ideal Birthday Present
• Amazon Business
$48.68
1
$48.68
Build It! Make It!: Become a Super Engineer (Makerspace Models)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Lakeshore Solar System Science Viewer - Includes Viewer with Disks, Photos, and Booklet for Hands-On Interactive Science Kits - STEM Supplies for Kids, STEM Kits for Elementary
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
Be the Ultimate Friend of the Earth: 100 Questions to Boost Your Climate and Nature IQ
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
4M Toysmith, Green Science Windmill Generator Kit, DIY Science Kit With LED Lights, For Boys & Girls Ages 8+ (Packaging May Vary)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Super-Safe Eyedroppers - Set of 36
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$16.99
1
$16.99
Lakeshore Character Kids Save the Day! Hardcover Book
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$16.99
1
$16.99
4M Toysmith: Green Science Kits Weather Science Kit, Exciting Activity to Help you Understand How our Weather Works, STEM, Mini Observatory, For Boys & Girls Ages 8 and up
• Amazon Business
$16.79
1
$16.79
Delinx Fun Physics Science Experiment Kit: Windmill Generator,Hand-cranked Generator,Solar Power Generator, Basic Electric Circuit Learning,DIY Educational STEM Project for Kids & Teens,Girls & Boys
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Saving Nature (Adventures with Buku)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
180 Days™: Science, Earth and Space Science for Kindergarten Practice Workbook for Classroom and Home, Cool and Fun Practice Created by Teachers (180 Days of Practice)
• Amazon Business
$12.66
1
$12.66
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$11.90
1
$11.90
Our Environment: Everything You Need to Know
• Amazon Business
$11.70
1
$11.70
If Polar Bears Disappeared (If Animals Disappeared)
• Amazon Business
$11.66
1
$11.66
4M Clean Water Science - Climate Change, Global Warming, Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys
• Amazon Business
$9.97
1
$9.97
The Mighty Solar Panel: Because nothing's more powerful than a sunny day!
• Amazon Business
$9.13
1
$9.13
Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
4M Toysmith, Green Science Salt Water Powered Robot Kit, STEAM Powered Kids, Beach Toy, For Boys & Girls 5+
• Amazon Business
$8.97
1
$8.97
Solar Power: Capturing the Sun's Energy (A True Book: Alternative Energy)
• Amazon Business
$7.95
1
$7.95
Environmental Protection Stickers, 100PCS Earth Day Stickers for Water Bottles, Stationery, Bicycles
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
We Are All Greta: Be inspired by Greta Thunberg to save the world
• Amazon Business
$6.68
1
$6.68
DK Super Readers Level 3 Save the Climate
• Amazon Business
$3.99
1
$3.99
Materials cost
$800.66
Vendor shipping charges
$15.65
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$858.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$151.47
Total project goal
$1,009.79
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