Help me give my students STEM resources and materials for our new Makerspace.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ritzer's classroom raised $157
This project is fully funded
My Project
I serve as a Future Ready Librarian at a new Title I middle school. We have about 1,200 students, ranging from sixth grade to eighth grade, with over 72% coming from low-income backgrounds. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) projects are examples of project-based learning. STEM projects guide students in strengthening their inquiry, communication, and critical thinking skills. These activities also support their SEL development because they encourage the student's creativity, collaboration and teamwork skills, confidence, innovation, motivation, perseverance, and risk-taking.
My students need access to a well-stocked Makerspace that includes a variety of STEM building activities and resources, provides project-based learning opportunities, and encourages self-directed creation.
Our newly remodeled Library includes a brand new Makerspace and we need resources for our students to utilize. My students love creating, building, and taking things apart, so they need a variety of STEM resources to support their project-based learning activities and lessons. They need access to a variety of activities so they can explore and satisfy their curiosity about the world around them! They need the K'Nex set, weaving loom, and STEM supplies to use with their project-based learning experiences.
More than 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
Craftwiz 100% Acrylic Yarn for Crocheting and Knitting - 30x20g Skeins of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, 1200 Yards of Soft Crochet Yarn, Perfect for Amigurumi Yarn and Other Small Crafts Projects
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
K'NEX Education STEM EXPLORATIONS: Levers & PULLEYS Building Set Building Kit
• Amazon Business
$18.30
1
$18.30
KingSeal Natural Birch Wood Sandwich Picks, Waxing Sticks, 3.5 Inch Length, Plain, Eco-Friendly - 4 Packs of 750 (3,000 Count)
• Amazon Business
$15.79
1
$15.79
Clear Fishing Wire, Acejoz 656FT Fishing Line Clear Invisible Hanging Wire Strong Nylon String Supports 40 Pounds for Balloon Garland Hanging Decorations (0.5mm, 558ft, 45LB)
• Amazon Business
$6.59
1
$6.59
(Pack of 50) Wooden Clothespins About 2-7/8" Long
• Amazon Business
$5.65
1
$5.65
Materials cost
$101.41
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$132.93
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$23.46
Total project goal
$156.39
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$156.39
2 Donors
-$156.21
Donations toward project cost
-$132.93
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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