Make Science Magical: Detective and Magic Science Kits for Newcomers
Help me give my students the materials for detective and magic themed science activities.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Young's classroom raised $1,825
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
I teach at a small, community-based Title I (low-income) middle school in East Oakland. The majority of our students are immigrant families from Guatemala, Yemen, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, and the U.S. Our students work super hard and they are eager to learn and succeed.
Two years ago, my school started a science and math program for recently arrived immigrants with limited or interrupted previous schooling experiences.
I teach science to students from Honduras and Guatemala who are primarily Mam speakers. Most of them are in their first year or second year in the US -- what a year to arrive. We are working to create a safe and welcoming environment to foster their love of learning as they transition to in-person schooling, while dealing with the new stress and responsibilities caused by the illness, job loss, and disruption caused by the pandemic.
My Project
I am requesting the materials for my students to complete experiments that double as magic tricks, and solve mysteries that double as science experiments. I hope that through these kits, students will be able to see science as a way to explore mysteries, and see themselves as mystery solvers and magic creators.
With these materials, students will be able to engage in a range of themed science experiments that explore chemical reactions through the lens of magic and mystery solving.
They will also be able to explore earth science through clean water science and mineral science kits. I hope that thess projects will build engagement and excitement and be a gateway to more student directed scientific experiments and inquiries.
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
Scientific Explorer Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Science Kit
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$23.44
13
$304.72
4M 4572 Clean Water Science - Climate Change, Global Warming, Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys
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$11.99
17
$203.83
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magic Chemistry Set - Perform 10 Amazing Easy Tricks with Science, Create a Magic Show with White Gloves & Magic Wand
• Amazon Business
$14.99
13
$194.87
Toysmith Mineral Science Kit
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$11.34
17
$192.78
Think Fun Laser Maze (Class 1) Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Award Winning and Mind Challenging Game for Kids (44001014)
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$32.99
4
$131.96
ThinkFun Gravity Maze Marble Run Brain Game and STEM Toy for Boys and Girls Age 8 and Up – Toy of the Year Award Winner
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$29.99
4
$119.96
Scientific Explorer Scientific Explorer Crime Catchers Science Kit
• Amazon Business
$23.92
4
$95.68
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magic Chemistry Set - Perform 10 Amazing Easy Tricks with Science, Create a Magic Show with White Gloves & Magic Wand
• Amazon Business
$13.59
4
$54.36
Lee Inkless FingerPrint Pad (S03027)
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$6.98
5
$34.90
DiCUNO 450pcs (5 Colors x 90pcs) 5mm LED Light Emitting Diode Round Assorted Color White/Red/Yellow/Green/Blue Kit Box
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
Zehhe Copper Foil Tape with Double-Sided Conductive - EMI Shielding,Stained Glass,Soldering,Electrical Repairs,Paper Circuits,Grounding (1/4inch)
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$5.68
2
$11.36
JOOBEF CR2032 Lithium 3V Battery, Electronic Coin Cell Button for Toys Calculators Watches(40 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Astrobrights/Neenah Bright White Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, White, 75 Sheets (90905-02) - Packaging May Vary
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$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$1,374.39
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$125.76
3rd party payment processing fee
$20.62
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,550.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$273.67
Total project goal
$1,824.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,824.44
4 Donors
-$339.40
Donations toward project cost
-$313.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.25
match offer
-$1,456.02
Match offer toward project cost
-$1,237.62
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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