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Ms. Olds from Pontiac, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students the advantage of hands-on learning with STEM kits.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Olds's classroom raised $612

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am currently teaching two sections of Math Critical Thinking. As a way to extend my students’ knowledge and engage them in critical thinking I would like to bring STEM kits into the classroom. Since these classes are smaller, I am better able to use more interactive activities within the classroom. Working cooperatively is a life-long skill that my students would benefit from. In addition, they will be learning first hand the way Math is incorporated in real-world situations. Please allow my students the benefit of learning first hand how these skills can impact their lives.

Ms. Olds Pontiac Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

40 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poraxy 4 in 1 STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10-12, Science STEM Projects for Kids Age 8-12, 3D Puzzles, Educational Craft Building Toys, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Boys 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 6 $113.94
STEM Powered Kits: Electric Wind Car (STEM Kit) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $17.99 6 $107.94
DIY Science Kits for Kids - 3 STEM Educational Building Projects Craft Kit - Solar Circuits Car and Fairy Nightlight Lantern and Machine Caterpillar • Amazon Business $17.98 6 $107.88
Tomons Solar Robot Kit 12 in 1 Science STEM Robot Kit Building Toys for Kids Aged 8-12 and Older,DIY Science Experiments Robot Toys Gift for Boys, Solar Powered by The Sun • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
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 $12.50 6 $75.00

Materials cost

$482.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$519.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.75

Total project goal

$611.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $611.69

7 Donors

-$511.44

Donations toward project cost

-$434.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.50

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.25

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 $0.00

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