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Ms. Baldes from Elmwood, IL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Junior High STEM and Science With Miss B!

Help me give my students the perishable materials every classroom seems to go through every year.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Baldes's classroom raised $451

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My Project

These items are utilized in both my science and STEM classes. Solo cups become targets for catapults engineered with plastic spoons and rubber bands. Marbles and cardstock paper are the mechanized vehicle and the supports of paper roller coasters. Students must assemble these coasters using only masking tape and a cardboard base. Paper cups help students understand thermal energy transfer and the Law of Thermal Equilibrium. Coverslips and slides are used for an epithelial cell and plant cell comparison underneath the microscope. Poster paper, markers, and permanent markers allow students that may learn in non-traditional ways another outlet to organize their thoughts down on paper. Shrinky dinks are created as holiday ornaments and to illustrate the differences between physical and chemical changes. Everyone loves making Oobleck when we begin to look at the different states of matter!

Ms. Baldes Elmwood Junior Senior High School Grades 6-8 Elmwood, IL View local requests 100 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crayola Ultra-Clean Washable Markers Classroom Pack - Assorted Colors, Broad Tip, Set of 200 • Blick Art Materials $78.86 1 $78.86
Leelosp 25 Rolls Masking Tape Bulk General Purpose Masking Tape Paint Craft for Painter Artist Multi Use School Classroom Supplies, 0.75 Inch x 55 Yards, 1375 Yards Total(Beige) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Blick Masterprinter Papers - 12" x 18", 100 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $11.62 3 $34.86
Gefen Corn Starch 100% Pure, 16oz, Resealable Lid, (2 Pack, Total 2 Lbs) Gluten Free Thickener, Just One Ingredient, Cornstarch • Amazon Business $12.78 2 $25.56
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $11.65 2 $23.30
Printable Shrinky Dink Sheets,White Printable Shrink Paper,Shrinky Dink Kits for Kids with 25 Shrink Plastic Sheets,Shrink Film Sheets for Inkjet Printer Kids DIY Crafts Mothers Day Gifts,21x29.7cm • Amazon Business $22.09 1 $22.09
HUAREW 50 Pcs Ground Edge Pre-Cleaned Microscope Slides and 100 Pcs Pre-Cleaned Microscope Cover Glasses with 4 Plastic Droppers • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78
Elmer's Glue Stick - All Purpose Washable Clear Glue Sticks, Pkg of 30, 0.24 oz • Blick Art Materials $16.94 1 $16.94
Neenah Exact Vellum Bristol 67 lb. Cardstock Paper, 8.5" x 11", White, 250 Sheets/Ream (80211) • Quill.com $15.53 1 $15.53
TV TOPVALUE 200 Pack 5 oz Paper Cups, Small Disposable Cups, Bathroom Cups, Mouthwash Cups, White Paper Cups for Cafes and Office, Mini Paper Cups for Parties, Travel, Picnics, and Events • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
Amazon Basics Rubber Bands, Size 19 (3-1/2 x 1/16 Inch), 1250 Bands/1 lb. Pack, 3-Pack, Tan • Amazon Business $11.45 1 $11.45
Food Coloring Blue Drp Btl 30ml • Ward's Science $3.78 3 $11.34
Perk Plastic Cold Cup 16 Oz. Red 50/Pack (PK54359) • Staples $10.74 1 $10.74
Prestee 100 Clear Plastic Spoons Heavy Duty - Heavy Duty Clear Plastic Spoons, Plastic Spoons Bulk for Parties, Elegant Disposable Spoons, Plastic Utensils Set, Spoons Plastic Disposable • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Sharpie Permanent Marker Ultra Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (37001) • Staples $9.73 1 $9.73
POPLAY Colorful Glass Marbles, 0.6inch Marbles Bulk for Kids Marble Games,DIY and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87

Materials cost

$347.91

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$383.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.61

Total project goal

$450.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$450.74

6 Donors

-$347.87

Donations toward project cost

-$295.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.18

Matching donations from our partners

-$102.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$87.44

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.43

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$0.00

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