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Ms. Grimes from Vista, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Build the Tinker Lab

My students need items for our tinker lab to experience hands on learning. We need many small items for building projects, such as batteries, switches, motors, chargers, remotes, and conductive material.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Grimes's classroom raised $1,146

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My Students

Technology is changing the world we live in. Let's give our children the advantage by learning how it works. Let's inspire them to open the doors of tomorrow by to creating and innovating inventions of their own. Let's give them a place to experiment...to learn by doing.

My students range in age from 2nd to 8th grade.

They are motivated to learn and create projects of their own. Our School is a public charter school who's mission is to partner with parents to inspire each student to think critically, communicate effectively, and achieve success by providing academic options.

My Project

These requested materials for building projects, such as batteries, switches, motors, chargers, remotes, and conductive material will be used in a multitude of ways. These items would help to create our tinker lab. We will be able to create projects like mini mars rovers, scribble bots and many other projects that will be completely designed and built by the students.

Help students have the opportunity to learn in a truly meaningful way...to learn by doing.

These donations would give us a simple way to build and reuse the same materials from day to day. Help them to discover a talent that could truly change the world we live in.

Ms. Grimes Classical Academy - Vista Grades 3-5 Vista, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

150 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
littleBits Electronics Space Kit • Amazon $189.00 3 $567.00
1/4 inch x 55 yds Copper Foil Tape - (6mm x 50m) - EMI Shielding Conductive Adhesive • Amazon $13.95 3 $41.85
1.5V to 3V DC Project Motors (Pack of 10) • Amazon $35.99 1 $35.99
AmazonBasics AA NiMH Precharged Rechargeable Batteries (16-Pack) 2000 mAh • Amazon $26.69 1 $26.69
National Hardware V2570 24 Ga. x 100' Wire in Copper • Amazon $5.93 4 $23.72
EBL® 20 Pack 1500 Cycle 1100mAh AAA Ni-MH Pre-charged Rechargeable Batteries AAA (Typical 1100mAh, Minimum 1000mAh) • Amazon $22.99 1 $22.99
On/Off 2 Wires Lead Switch 2 x1.5V AAA Battery Cell Case Box • Amazon $5.57 4 $22.28
5 Pcs Plastic 2 Wire ON/OFF Switch Cases Holders for 4x1.5V AA Battery • Amazon $10.29 2 $20.58
EBL® 808A(Latest Version) 8 Bay/Slot AA AAA Ni-MH Ni-Cd Quick Charger Smart Battery Charger for Rechargeable Batteries • Amazon $9.99 2 $19.98
UNIVERSAL BATTERY D5326/D5926 Super Heavy-Duty Battery Value Box (9V 12-pk) • Amazon $8.76 2 $17.52
10 Pack Lithium Coin Battery - 3 Volt - For Keyless Entry and Remote Controls - CR2032 Size - Premium Quality Brand • Amazon $5.15 3 $15.45
CR2016 2025 2032 Coin Cell Button Battery Holder Socket Black 5 Pcs • Amazon $5.60 2 $11.20
Bluecell 50 pcs RGB Full Multi color Flashing LED Electronics 5mm • Amazon $5.09 2 $10.18
microtivity IM255 Assorted Switches (Pack of 15) • Amazon $9.99 1 $9.99
20 Pcs Black Faux Leather Housing T Type Wired 9V Battery Clip Connector • Amazon $7.34 1 $7.34

Materials cost

$852.76

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $78.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$973.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$171.81

Total project goal

$1,145.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,145.39

9 Donors

-$372.69

Donations toward project cost

-$316.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.90

Matching donations from our partners

-$772.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$656.79

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.90

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