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Ms. Amanda from Elk Grove, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Science Equals Minds Turned On!

Help me give my students science supplies to explore and investigate various topics.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Amanda's classroom raised $306

This project is fully funded

My Project

This upcoming school year I will be teaching science to up to 30 6th graders. This project will provide my students with the hands-on science tools they need to explore, experiment, and truly experience science—not just read about it. From lab equipment and measurement tools to engaging experiment kits, these materials will turn our classroom into an active science lab where students can ask questions, test hypotheses, and find answers themselves.

Science is best learned through doing.

Hands-on learning helps students develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration skills. These resources like a light meter and rock samples will make abstract concepts tangible. By bringing real-world science into the classroom, I hope to inspire my students to see themselves as scientists, engineers, and innovators. With your support, they'll get the chance to learn not just about science—but to do science.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 PACK 16 oz Clear Plastic Cups with Dome Lids, Disposable Dessert Cups, Parfait cups for Ice Cream, Iced Cold Coffee Drinks, Cupcake, Fruit for Party • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Wintact Digital Illuminance Light Meter Handheld with Thermometer Ambient, Lux Meter Range up to 200,000 Lux, Photometer Light Intensity Sense Test for Garden Indoor Plants LED Grow Light, Photography • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hot Hand Warmers 11 Hours Long Lasting - 40 Count - Natural Odorless Safe Single Use Air Activated Heat Packs for Hands, Toes and Body - Up to 11 Hours of Heat - TSA Approved • Amazon Business $16.45 1 $16.45
EISCO 6PK Raw White Sandstone, Sedimentary Rock Specimens - Approx. 1" - Geologist Selected & Hand Processed - Great for Science Classrooms - Class Pack • Amazon Business $14.79 1 $14.79
Learning Resources Student Thermometers, Set of 10 (LER0302) • Quill.com $14.30 1 $14.30
Bright Creations 5mm White EVA Foam Roll Sheet - 14 x 39" - 100 kg/m3 for Crafts & DIY Projects - Craft Foam • Amazon Business $12.60 1 $12.60
Delta Education Igneous Rock, Basalt, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $11.97 1 $11.97
TASOGEN 6 Pack Mini Digital Thermometer Hygrometer,Indoor Temperature and Humidity Gauge Meter Monitor Fahrenheit (℉) for Home,Greenhouse,Jars • Amazon Business $11.92 1 $11.92
Black Foam Sheets Roll, Premium Cosplay EVA Foam Sheet,4mm Thick,59"x13.9",High Density 86kg/m3 for Cosplay Costume, Crafts, DIY Projects by MEARCOOH… • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Gray Granite Pack of 10 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $10.76 1 $10.76
Magnetic Marbles in Polybag - Set of 24 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 1 $9.86
Scott Resources 2 Granular Oolitic Limestone, Student Pack of 10, White • School Specialty $9.74 1 $9.74
Fun Express Magnifying Glasses for Kids - VBS Vacation Bible School Supplies/Décor - Bulk Set of 12 - STEM Classroom Supplies and Mystery Party Favors • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
DOQAUS Digital Meat Thermometer, Instant Read Food Thermometers for Cooking, Kitchen Probe with Backlit & Reversible Display, Wide Temperature Range for Turkey, Grill, BBQ, Baking, Bread, Sourdough • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Pangda 2 Pack Inflatable Globe Blow up World Globe Beach Ball Globe for Party Bags, PVC Material • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Guirnd 28 Pcs 40mm Ping Pong Balls for Table Tennis, Games, Arts, Kids, and Pet Toys • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$193.78

Vendor shipping charges

$15.52

Sales tax

$17.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.87

Total project goal

$305.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$305.81

2 Donors

-$195.00

Donations toward project cost

-$180.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$94.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$79.94

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.76

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$0.00

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