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Mr. Gundlach from Las Vegas, NV is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Gundlach's classroom raised $652

Hands-On STEM Learning in Our Classroom

Help me give my students hands-on science experiences by working with labs that promote learning through observation and investigation, using donated materials to support studies of states of matter, density, and heat transfer.

This project expired on March 9, 2026.

Mr. Gundlach Mike O'Callaghan Middle School
Las Vegas, NV Grades 6-8

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Dear Supporters,

I am writing to share an opportunity to support hands-on science learning in my classroom.

Science is best learned through active experimentation, where students can observe, test ideas, and draw conclusions on their own. Providing these experiences helps students develop critical thinking skills, curiosity, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.

To continue offering meaningful lab experiences, I am seeking donations of classroom-safe materials that will allow students to participate in real science experiments. These items will be used for lessons on topics such as states of matter, density, heat transfer, and scientific investigation. Access to these materials ensures that all students—regardless of background—can engage in interactive, inquiry-based learning rather than learning science only from a textbook.

Your support would have a direct and lasting impact on students by helping them build confidence, problem-solving skills, and a genuine interest in science. Any contribution, large or small, would be greatly appreciated and put to immediate use in the classroom.

Thank you for considering supporting our students and helping make science come alive through hands-on learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Gundlach Mike O'Callaghan Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Las Vegas, NV View local requests

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 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jack Richeson Plastic Empty Squeeze Bottle, 4 Ounces • School Specialty $4.49 36 $161.64
Richeson Plastic Squeeze Bottle - 8 oz • Blick Art Materials $4.23 36 $152.28
Barks Classroom Headphones (10 Pack, Mixed Colors) - On-Ear Premium Student Bulk Headphones: Perfect for Kids K-12, Schools & Class Sets (Colorful, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $72.35 2 $144.70
Phenol Red Sodium Salt 0.04% Aqueous Laboratory Grade 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $12.15 3 $36.45

Materials cost

$495.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$553.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.66

Total project goal

$651.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $651.06

1 Donor

-$651.06

Donations toward project cost

-$553.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.66

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 $0.00

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