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Mrs. Berg from Indianapolis, IN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Berg's classroom raised $471

Mission: STEMpossible!

Help me give my students STEM Explorers Geomakers and magnetic blocks to continue their STEM exploration.

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Mrs. Berg Sidener Academy for High Ability Students
Indianapolis, IN Grades 3-5

My Project

Our school is embracing STEM as an essential part of student learning. The items on this list will be used across multiple classrooms by many different students. By providing LEGO sets, magnetic blocks, and Construction Planks as “grab-and-go” resources, teachers will be able to easily incorporate STEM into their lessons.

These materials will put hands-on exploration directly into the students’ hands, encouraging creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration.

With greater access to engaging STEM tools, our students will be able to fully immerse themselves in meaningful learning experiences. The goal is simple: more opportunities for exploration lead to stronger STEM learning outcomes.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 9 donors
Mrs. Berg Sidener Academy for High Ability Students Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests

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

200 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Geomakers STEM Toy, Assorted Colors, 58 Pieces (LER9293) • Quill.com $26.09 4 $104.36
54 PCS Magnetic Blocks, Magnetic Building Blocks for Toddlers 3+, Montessori Toys, Magnet Cubes, Preschool STEM Educational Sensory Magnet Toys for Kids Ages 3-5 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $25.26 4 $101.04
I Can Build It! Construction Planks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 2 $79.98
LEGO CLASSIC Large Creative Brick Box Building Set (10698) • Staples $60.09 1 $60.09
Creative Straw STEM Building Toys 450Pcs Aged for 3-5 5-7 Preschool Kids Constructor Toy Thin Tube Toy DIY Educational Interlocking Plastic Engineering Toys Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$364.46

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.58

Total project goal

$470.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $470.51

7 Donors

-$400.43

Donations toward project cost

-$365.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$40.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$34.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.08

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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