You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Brooks from Pahala, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Brooks is requesting

Hands on Books and Materials

Help me give my students hands on books and materials for world history classes.

  • $1,908 goal

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

This project expired on August 2, 2025.

My Project

This project is responding to a request by students to have more hands on and collaborative activities that they can spend time with that help with social and emotional wellness as well as bring students into the classroom and away from phone screens. Students have requested the books and LEGO sets for their creativity in a safe and supported environment. The world history theme and literary mindedness for the books and materials will help students want to come to school and be more interactive, which is a great trade from the sullen faces they often have looking at their phone screens.

Mr. Brooks Ka'u High & Pahala Elementary School Grades 9-12

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.

Pahala, HI View local requests

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

120 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Brooks is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90 10317 Model Car Building Set for Adults and Classic Car Lovers, This Immersive Project Based on an Off-Road Icon Makes a Great Graduation Gift for Him or Her • Amazon Business $239.95 1 $239.95
LEGO Architecture Notre-Dame de Paris Replica, Architectural Model Kit, Collectible Building Set for Adults, Build and Display Souvenir, Gift Idea for Lovers of History, Travel and Art, 21061 • Amazon Business $229.99 1 $229.99
SanDisk 512GB Extreme microSDXC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - Up to 190MB/s, C10, U3, V30, 4K, 5K, A2, Micro SD Card - SDSQXAV-512G-GN6MA • Amazon Business $39.99 4 $159.96
LEGO Architecture Trevi Fountain Building Set - Collectible 3D Puzzle of Italian Landmark Model for Display - DIY Arts and Craft for Adults - Gift Idea for Men and Women - 21062 • Amazon Business $159.95 1 $159.95
Magnetic Tiles Kids Toys STEM Magnet Toys for Toddler Magnetic Blocks Building Toys Preschool Learning Sensory Montessori Toys for 3+ Year Old Boys and Girls, Safe Creativity Toddler Kids Toys 40PCS • Amazon Business $24.99 6 $149.94
LEGO Architecture Taj Mahal 21056 Building Set - Landmarks Collection, Display Model, Collectible Home Décor Gift Idea and Model Kits for Adults and Architects to Build • Amazon Business $119.00 1 $119.00
LEGO Architecture Great Pyramid of Giza Set 21058, Home Décor Model Building Kit, Creative DIY Activity, Famous Landmarks Collection • Amazon Business $118.99 1 $118.99
LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty 21042 Model Building Set - Collectible New York City Souvenir, Creative Home Décor or Office Centerpiece, Great Gift Idea for Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $98.99 1 $98.99
Tripp Lite 12 Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip, 8ft Cord, Right-Angle Plug, Tel/Modem/Coax/Ethernet Protection, RJ11, RJ45, & $250,000 INSURANCE (TLP1208SAT) Black • Amazon Business $50.32 1 $50.32
DEWALT Staple Gun, Carbon Fiber Body, 2-in-1 Tacker (DWHT80276) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Grammar Workbook: Grammar Grades 7-8 • Amazon Business $10.49 3 $31.47
One Hundred Years of Solitude • Amazon Business $26.50 1 $26.50
The Complete Short Novels (Everyman's Library) • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69
Hello Beautiful (Oprah's Book Club): A Novel • Amazon Business $14.78 1 $14.78
The Joy of Syntax: A Simple Guide to All the Grammar You Know You Should Know • Amazon Business $14.08 1 $14.08
Arrow Fastener 506SS1 Heavy Duty T50 Stainless Steel Staples for Upholstery, Construction, Furniture, Crafts, 3/8-Inch Leg 3/8-Inch Crown Size,Length, 1000 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Arrow Fastener 504SS1 Heavy Duty T50 Stainless Steel Staples for Upholstery, Construction, Furniture, Crafts, 1/4-Inch Leg Length, 3/8-Inch Crown Size,1000-Pack • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95

Materials cost

$1,492.52

Vendor shipping charges

$10.98

Sales tax

$65.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,621.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$286.16

Total project goal

$1,907.72

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"HI","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":1908,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":false,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/hands-on-books-and-materials/9228768/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":120,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Brooks","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"2124436188","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Pahala","teachersOnPage":[3319690],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9228768,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":50769,"schoolName":"Ka'u High & Pahala Elementary School","authorIds":{"3319690":{"owner":"Mr. Brooks","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9228768],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-6_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":7,"teacherChallengeId":21773799,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":739,"proposalURL":"project/keeping-students-engaged-through-notiona/9786718/","proposalTitle":"Keeping Students Engaged through notional, creative, and hands on materials","proposalId":9786718},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":3319690,"schoolCounty":"Hawaii","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"HI","name":"Hawaii"}}