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Ms. Townsend from Richmond, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands On!

Help me give my students hands on interesting science and math activities, current events and science magazines designed just for 5th graders, and art supplies to support their creativity.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Townsend's classroom raised $1,157

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students, second language learners and Afro-Americans, enjoy learning. However, they are attending a different school while their regular school is being rebuilt. This situation has left our classroom with only the basics. As a whole, my class is behind academically and I need to keep them engaged in learning.

After finishing workbook pages, solving math problems, writing essays and reading, students need a break and time to include hands on activities that are interesting, fun and creative and simultaneously support academics.

Science, math and art centers will be a regular part of our classroom environment. Students will enjoy science-based activities, like building robotic stem toys, investigating plants growing in water, examining magnets and properties of matter.

They will play games that support student math proficiency. Students will deepen their knowledge of science thru Science Spin magazines and increase their awareness of current events and topics by reading Scholastic News. Art materials will enable them to focus on artistic expression and creativity.

I want to create a learning environment of exploration and investigation and at the same time tap into and develop students’ artistic side. I want my students to understand that learning does take a lot of hard work, but that it can also be fun and engaging. My goal is to pique students interest in learning.

Ms. Townsend Stege Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

31 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits for Grade 5 (Complete Set) – STEM Supplies, STEM Toys, and Science Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $179.00 1 $179.00
Scholastic News, Grades 5/6 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $6.25 15 $93.75
TIME For Kids - Grade 5-6 with Teacher's Guide and financial bonus issues • TIME for Kids $5.50 16 $88.00
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Properties of Matter Kit - Gr. 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Hydroponics Kit • Kaplan Early Learning Company $27.86 2 $55.72
Dowling Magnets Activities, Electromagnet Science Kit • Quill.com $55.49 1 $55.49
Sakura Cray-Pas Junior Artist Oil Pastel Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 432 • Blick Art Materials $49.44 1 $49.44
Poraxy 5 Set STEM Science Kits for Kids Age 8-12, DC Motors Electronic Assembly Robotic STEM Toys for Age s 8-13, Building Experiments Projects Kits, Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
10 Pack Activity Plastic Art Trays,14 * 10 Inch Art Trays for Arts and Crafts,Multicolor Plastic Art Trays for DIY Projects,Beads,Painting,Jewelry • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Madisi Painting Canvas Panels 72 Pack, 5X7, Classroom Value Pack Art Canvas • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
10 Pieces Assorted Colored Paint Brushes Set in 10 Colors and 8 Pieces Spill Proof Paint Cups for Kids School Supplies Art Class • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Richeson Colored Bowl Set - Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $12.95 2 $25.90
Teacher Created Resources I Have, Who Has Math Game, Grade 5-6 (TCR7834) • Quill.com $19.97 1 $19.97
Teacher Created Resources Teacher Created Resource Multiplication Splat! Math Game • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
Do You Even Know Math? The Ultimate Mental Math Game for Kids 8+, Teens and Adults • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Paint Brush Set, Nylon Hair Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Painting Artist Professional Painting Kits (8 Packs of 80PCS) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Science Spin, Grades 3-6 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $0.99 15 $14.85
Fraction War Fun Math Game to Learn, Compare and Simplify Fractions for 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade (1 Pack) (Standard Edition) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Fractions Wild - Match Fraction Number or Color to be The First to get rid of All Your Cards! Easy to Learn, Fun to pla Math Game for 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th Grades. • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$838.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.61

Sales tax

 $76.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$982.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$173.46

Total project goal

$1,156.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,156.40

1 Donor

-$578.20

Donations toward project cost

-$491.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.73

match offer

-$578.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$491.47

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.73

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