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Mrs. Grubbs from Merrillville IN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motion Mania: A Thrilling Earth Day Adventure!

Help me give my students supplies needed for school-year projects on force and motion.

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  • $249 still needed

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Let's talk about why donating supplies for our force and motion project is crucial—it's like fuel for our scientific journey, powering us toward discovery and excitement!

Picture this: With the items we're asking for—think toy cars, ramps, pulleys, and springs—we're not just learning about force and motion.

We're diving into an adventure! These aren't just tools—they're our Life Savers, our keys to unlocking the universe's secrets!

Now, what's our game plan? Well, buckle up because we're aiming for the stars! Our goal isn't just to understand force and motion; it's to become Jedi Masters of Science! We're talking about unleashing our inner Einstein and Newton, discovering the laws of the universe one experiment at a time.

What makes our crew stand out from the rest? It's simple: our students are like turbocharged engines of curiosity and creativity! They're not afraid to get their hands dirty (or maybe a little greasy from those toy cars) because they know that's where the real fun and learning happen. They're fearless and ready to tackle any challenge with a smile and a high-five.

So, fellow adventurers, let's rev up those engines, gather our supplies, and dive headfirst into the thrilling world of force and motion! With your support, there's no limit to what we can achieve together. Let's make science magic happen!

Mrs. Grubbs
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Balloon Rockets Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.80 2 $75.60
Carolina STEM Challenge: Balloon Race Cars Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $65.25 1 $65.25
Brother P-Touch, PTH110BP, Portable Label Maker Bonus Bundle (4 Label Tapes Included) Handheld for Home, Home Office, and on-The-go use • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Command Poster Strips, Damage Free Hanging Poster Hangers, No Tools Wall Hanging Strips for Posters, 256 White Command Adhesive Strips • Amazon Business $28.85 1 $28.85
Paper Mate® Flair® Felt Tip Pens, Ultra Fine Point, Limited Edition Candy Pop™ Pack, Box of 36(Packaging may vary) • Amazon Business $16.50 1 $16.50
2800-Pcs Sticky/Book Tabs, Writable Morandi Translucent Book Markers Sticky Note Tabs, Repositionable Book Flags Strip, Post It Notes, Book Annotation Supplies, Annotation Tabs, File Index Tabs • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$249.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.02

Total project goal

$333.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $333.45

1 Donor

-$42.50

Donations toward project cost

-$36.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.37

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$42.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$36.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $248.44

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