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Mrs. Leah White from Cedar Rapids, IA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Learning!

Help me give my students materials that will provide hand on learning for their new curriculum!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Leah White's classroom raised $602

This project is fully funded

My Project

These items will support first grade students gain an understanding of ancient civilizations and space by providing hands on learning experiences for young explorers! It is proven that students better understand hard to grasp concepts by working with visuals and manipulative. Help me provide books, puzzles, posters, diagrams, and models that my learners will be able to utilize for years to come! My students will be starting a new social studies, science, and reading curriculum which is the perfect opportunity for my classroom materials to get a revision to better meet the needs of my students!

Mrs. Leah White Kenwood Leadership Academy Grades PreK-2

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
What's Inside Me Doll • Carolina Biological Supply Company $71.32 1 $71.32
Wireless Color Weather Station • Carolina Biological Supply Company $58.05 1 $58.05
Learning Resources Inflatable Solar System Demonstration Set (LER2434) • Quill.com $53.09 1 $53.09
Comix Lined Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches Flip Chart Paper for Teachers, Large Self Stick Easel Paper, 30 Sheets/Pad, 2 Pads/Pack • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
True-to-Life Human X Rays • Carolina Biological Supply Company $39.46 1 $39.46
Skeleton Floor Puzzle • Teachers' School Supply $34.99 1 $34.99
Ancient Egyptian Photo Booth Props, 28pcs Ancient Egypt Photo Booth Props, Htabiol Ancient Egyptian Party Decorations, Egyptian Decor, Fit for Ancient Egypt Party Decor, Egypt Birthday Decorations • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
A Child's Introduction to Egyptology: The Mummies, Pyramids, Pharaohs, Gods, and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt (A Child's Introduction Series) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
A Kid's Life in Ancient Egypt • Amazon Business $13.94 1 $13.94
1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Weird But True KnowItAll: Ancient Egypt • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
X-Ray Me!: Look Inside Your Body • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
Ancient Civilizations Poster Social Studies Classroom Learning Materials for Classroom Social Education Posters Decor for Primary School Middle School and High School Classroom Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Eyewitness Workbooks Ancient Egypt (DK Eyewitness Workbook) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ancient China (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) (A True Book (Relaunch)) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Ancient Egypt: 59 Fascinating Facts For Kids • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
National Geographic Kids Readers: Ancient Egypt (L3) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Ancient Maya (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) (A True Book (Relaunch)) • Amazon Business $5.91 1 $5.91
The Inca Empire (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) (A True Book (Relaunch)) • Amazon Business $5.91 1 $5.91
The Aztec Empire (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) (A True Book (Relaunch)) • Amazon Business $5.91 1 $5.91
Ancient Greece (A True Book: Ancient Civilizations) (A True Book (Relaunch)) • Amazon Business $5.56 1 $5.56

Materials cost

$440.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.85

Sales tax

 $30.21

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$511.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.29

Total project goal

$601.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $601.95

8 Donors

-$298.77

Donations toward project cost

-$257.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.07

match offer

-$298.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$253.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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