Help me give my students hands-on science experiences to learn about magnets and force and motion!
$392 goal
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
This project expired on September 5, 2025.
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 Project
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) is important for fifth-grade students because it helps them develop critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills that are essential for success in school and future careers. At this age, students are naturally curious and eager to explore how things work—STEM taps into that curiosity with hands-on learning that makes abstract concepts more concrete and exciting. It also helps build a strong foundation in scientific literacy and math fluency, while encouraging collaboration and resilience through experimentation and trial-and-error.
Using STEM materials like interactive science station kits about magnets and force and motion will help my students understand the topics through hands-on experiences, by allowing them to actively explore scientific concepts instead of just reading about them.
When students can see a magnet attract an object, feel the resistance of friction, or build simple machines that move, they make meaningful connections between what they observe and the underlying science. These tangible experiences deepen comprehension, spark curiosity, and help students retain information longer. Hands-on learning, along with using dry erase markers, pencils, and erasers, also encourages teamwork, experimentation, and critical thinking—skills that are essential in STEM education.
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
25 students impacted
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Lakeshore STEM Science Station - Motion - Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies - STEM Kits for Elementary
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
Lakeshore STEM Science Station - Magnets
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
PRALB 400PCS Pencil Top Eraser Bulk Caps for Pencils,Chisel Shape Erasers Toppers Assorted Colors for Party Favors Games Prizes, Pencil Top Erasers Cap for Home School Classroom Office
• Amazon Business
$13.99
2
$27.98
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
Materials cost
$292.09
Vendor shipping charges
$6.00
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.38
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$332.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.67
Total project goal
$391.14
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