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Ms. Jackson from McDonough, GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Little Minds, Big Ideas: a STEM-Powered Classroom

Help me give my students hands-on STEM tools and technology that will turn our classroom into a space for building, coding, creating, and imagining the future.

  • $722 goal

This project expired on November 14, 2025.

This project expired on November 14, 2025.

My Project

My students are curious, creative, and always asking “what if?” They light up when they’re given the chance to explore, experiment, and build. Their imaginations are endless—and with the right tools, so is their potential.

How these resources will help them:

Education is constantly evolving, and it’s vital that my students keep up with 21st-century learning. In a world filled with rapid technological growth, I want to make sure my students are equipped with the tools that prepare them to lead, create, and innovate.

That’s why I’m building a tech and STEM-based classroom—where students can engage in hands-on activities like coding, building circuits, exploring robotics, and solving real-world problems using critical thinking. These resources (such as tablets, STEM kits, and tech tools) will support interactive learning in science, math, and beyond.

When students can experiment, design, and think like engineers, they don’t just learn—they come alive. They begin to see themselves as inventors, leaders, and problem-solvers. And that confidence changes everything.

With your help, this classroom will become a space where innovation thrives and every student gets a chance to explore the future.

Ms. Jackson Tussahaw Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

McDonough, GA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

HBCU Alum Never Before Funded 65 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
JBL Charge 5 Portable Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker With Powerbank Teal • Music & Arts $179.95 1 $179.95
Vankyo - Leisure 470 Pro Native 1080P Wireless Single LCD Mini Projector - White • Best Buy Education $139.99 1 $139.99
Wireless VOICE AMPLIFIER with Rechargeable Microphone Headset • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $55.00 1 $55.00
Design Innovative Robots with LEGO SPIKE Prime: Seven creative STEM robotic designs to challenge your mind • Amazon Business $42.27 1 $42.27
Trace & Draw Projector • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
KLUTZ Lego Race Cars STEM Activity Kit • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit for 8-12 years • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
E-BLOX Build Your Own Sound Activated Dancing Lights STEM Kit, Reacts to Voice & Dances to Music, Building Blocks Circuit Toy Set for Kids, Birthday Gift, Boys, Girls, 5+ • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
LEGO - Sunflowers Building Toy Set 40524 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$537.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.50

Sales tax

 $37.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$613.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.30

Total project goal

$722.00

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