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Ms. Tran from San Rafael, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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How to Make the Best Pancake Investigation

Help me give my students materials and supplies to explore the properties of matter.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tran's classroom raised $421

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In this STEM project, students will follow the engineer design process to make the PERFECT pancake. They are going to learn how a culinary scientist's role is important in writing recipes to produce meals that are nutritious, tasty, and look good to eat. Who doesn't love a good pancake in science class??

This project will help students complete different tasks, such as researching, designing, and testing out their materials, to help them design the perfect pancake!

In our 5th grade science curriculum, we explore the properties of matters thorough physical and chemical changes. This STEM project will allow students to see the differences between solid, liquid, and gases. In addition they will understand hoe mixtures and solutions change in mass.

Ms. Tran Bahia Vista Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Rafael, CA 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Broad Line Markers Classpack (256 Ct), Bulk School Supplies For Teachers, Kids Markers For School, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $55.14 1 $55.14
Joyhill Stainless Steel Measuring Cups and Spoons Set of 10 Piece, Nesting Metal Measuring Cups Set with Soft Touch Silicone Handles for Dry and Liquid Ingredients, Cooking & Baking (Colorful) • Amazon Business $16.48 3 $49.44
Pack of 2 Silicone Spatula, Non Stick Cooking Utensil Set Wooden Handle Kitchen Turner for Baking Mixing Grilling Serving Food Heat Resistant Non Scratch Hooks Included (Khaki) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Paper Mate Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count, Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count, Flair Felt Tip Pens, Medium Point (0.7mm), Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $24.72 1 $24.72
365 by Whole Foods Market, Oil Cooking Canola, 32 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
Elmer's All Purpose School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 60 Count • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2pck), Bulk School Supplies For Kids, Classroom Supplies, Art Paper for Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $13.81 1 $13.81
Morton Fine Mediterranean Sea Salt 17.6 oz. (pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.36 1 $13.36
Watkins All Natural Original Gourmet Baking Vanilla, with Pure Vanilla Extract, 11 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $12.35 1 $12.35
Bob's Red Mill Baking Soda, 16 Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $12.01 1 $12.01
365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Sugar, 32 Ounce • Amazon Business $5.49 2 $10.98
Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 10 Inch, Disposable, 100 Count • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
LingLingo Jewelry Pouch Clear Self Seal Plastic Zipper Bags for Earrings Rings Packing Storage Transparent PVC Lock Pouches, Pack of 80 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
365 by Whole Foods Market, Baking Powder Aluminum Free, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.43 2 $6.86
365 by Whole Foods Market, All Purpose Flour, 80 Ounce • Amazon Business $4.69 1 $4.69

Materials cost

$295.61

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$27.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.02

Total project goal

$420.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$420.11

2 Donors

-$405.11

Donations toward project cost

-$344.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.77

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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$0.00

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