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Ms. Schmitz from West Jordan, UT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Curiosity: Building a Discovery-Based Science Classroom

Help me give my students STEM kits and basic classroom supplies to create a discovery-based classroom.

  • $833 goal

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

This project expired on October 8, 2025.

My Project

Help me create a dynamic, discovery-based environment where students engage in hands-on experiments, collaborative projects, and real-world problem-solving. Research shows that inquiry-driven learning increases engagement, deepens understanding, and builds critical 21st-century skills such as creativity and perseverance. With your support, we can provide essential resources like experiment kits, folders, notebooks, pencils, markers, and STEM kits—creating equitable access to high-quality STEM education for all students.

Your contribution will directly fund these transformative upgrades and have a lasting impact by inspiring the next generation of scientists, innovators, and problem-solvers.

Help us create a classroom where ambition and curiosity thrive, and where every student has the opportunity to discover and achieve their full potential.

Ms. Schmitz Joel P Jensen Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

West Jordan, UT View local requests

Half 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

200 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Pack Two Pocket Plastic Folders Bulk, 2 Pocket Plastic Folders, Assorted Colors, Durable, Letter Size with Business Card Slot • Amazon Business $28.41 5 $142.05
Carolina STEM Challenge: Wind Farm Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $110.70 1 $110.70
Carolina STEM Challenge: Bubbles Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $82.80 1 $82.80
Oxford Spiral Notebook 18 Pack, Bulk College Ruled Spiral Notebooks for School, 1 Subject, College Ruled Paper, 8 x 10-1/2 Inches, 3-Hole Punch, Assorted Colors, 70 Sheets (65206) • Amazon Business $19.86 4 $79.44
Carolina STEM Challenge: Solar Water Distillation Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $78.12 1 $78.12
Carolina STEM Challenge: Chemical Reaction Rockets Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $72.77 1 $72.77
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker Fine Tip Assorted 24/Pack (2185229) • Staples $17.32 1 $17.32
Quill Brand? Invisible Tape, Matte Finish, 3/4" x 1296", 12 /Pack (765002PK) • Quill.com $14.24 1 $14.24

Materials cost

$623.43

Vendor shipping charges

$44.77

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$707.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$124.86

Total project goal

$832.41

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