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Mrs. Martinez from Wichita, KS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Martinez's 4th Grade Wish List

Help me give my students the opportunity to... *apply literacy skills in an author study using picture books by Chris Van Allsburg *engage in STEAM activities through hydroponic, engineering, and electrical circuit exploration *and countless others!

  • $998 goal

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My Project

I have an amazing group of 24 fourth graders at Maize South Elementary School, in Wichita, Kansas. Our enrollment consists of 650 students in grades Kindergarten through fourth grade. Our school is classified as a Title One school. We do not have the budget to hire a STEAM teacher or an Art teacher, which is why I am dedicating the majority of my project to STEAM resources.

We will explore plant growth and development through general plant reproduction and through hydroponics.

-Hydroponics system

-Vegetable Garden Seeds

-Seed Starter Tray

-Seed Starter Pods

Students will also have an opportunity to engage in engineering and electrical circuit exploration.

-Snap Circuits Green Energy Electronics Exploration Kit

-Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit

-Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers, Science & Engineering Kit

Students will review mathematics skills and strategies through the use of games and manipulatives. Supplies will also be utilized to organize materials for storage, distribution, and small-group instruction.

-Bicycle Standard Playing Cards

-30PCS Playing Card Case Clear Plastic Gaming Game Card Holder Organizer

-Educational Insights Dice of Fury Fast-Paced Family Dice Game

-Mattel Phase 10 Card Game with Skip-Bo Card Game

-Citylife 20 Packs Plastic Bead Organizers 0.18 QT Clear Storage Containers

-EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch

-Umriox Small Zipper Pouch

-Hormone 3-Tier Utility Rolling Cart

Students will participate in an author study using picture books written by Chris Van Allsburg.

-Polar Express

-The Widow's Broom

-Jumanji

-The Mysteries of Harris Burdick

General Classroom Supplies:

-X-ACTO Crayon Electric Sharpener (Sharpen Crayons)

-Desk Calendar (keep track of the day)

-Mr. Sketch Scented Washable Markers (Grading)

-Glue Gun (Arts, Projects, Hanging posters)

-Magnetic Spice Rack (to display novel study books on whiteboard)

-Small/Large Poster Strips (Display posters and no damage to walls)

Mrs. Martinez Maize South Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Wichita, KS View local requests 24 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydroponics Growing System 10 Pods, inbloom Indoor Herb Garden with LEDs Full-Spectrum Plant Grow Light, Water Shortage Alarm, Automatic Timer, Height Adjustable(7'' to 15.2''), 4.2L Water Tank, White • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Augason Farms 5-14000 Vegetable Garden Seeds 13 Variety 1 lb No. 10 Can • Amazon Business $59.00 1 $59.00
Snap Circuits Green Energy Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 125 Exciting STEM Projects | Full Color Project Manual | 45+ Snap Circuits Parts | STEM Educational Toys for Kids 8+ • Amazon Business $58.67 1 $58.67
X-ACTO Crayon Pro Electric Crayon Sharpener, Electric Sharpener with SafeStart Automatic Motor, Great for Home or Schools • Amazon Business $51.52 1 $51.52
[Upgraded] Seed Starter Tray with Grow Light - 5Pcs Seed Starter Kit with Adjustable Brightness & Humidity for Indoor Seed Growing Germinating Propagation, 2 Meters Timing Controller (16x5 Cells) • Amazon Business $25.00 2 $50.00
Thames & Kosmos Roller Coaster Engineering STEM Kit | Design, Build, Experiment w/ Working Roller Coaster Models | Explore Physics, Forces, Motion, Energy, Velocity & More | Solve Building Challenges • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers | Science & Engineering Kit | Build 20 Models | Learn about Force, Load, Compression, Tension | Parents' Choice Gold Award Winner, Blue • Amazon Business $38.79 1 $38.79
Hamone 3-Tier Utility Rolling Cart,Mobile Utility Cart with Lockable Caster Wheels,Storage Shelves Organizer Cart, 3 Hanging Baskets, Easy Assembly,for Bathroom, Kitchen, Office, Workshop,White • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Bicycle Standard Playing Cards, Poker Size, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $27.93 1 $27.93
30PCS Playing Card Case Clear Plastic Gaming Game Card Holder Organizer, Snaps Closed Clear Card Box Small Hard Plastic Card Storage Box, Empty Trading Card Storage Box 3.8x2.7x0.94 Inch • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Desk Calendar Metal Flip Wooden Classic Perpetual Calendar for Home and Office Use, Housewarming Gift, Kitchen Desk Decor, Easy Flip Metal Calendar • Amazon Business $24.94 1 $24.94
Mr. Sketch 2003992 Scented Washable Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.32 1 $22.32
Educational Insights Dice of Fury Fast Paced Family Dice Game, Toy Gift for Boys & Girls, Teens & Adults, Ages 7-99 • Amazon Business $22.23 1 $22.23
Salad Greens Pods for AeroGarden, inbloom Hydroponics 5 Pods, 7-Pods (350+ Seeds Include Green Leaf Lettuce, Paris Island Lettuce, Buttercrunch Lettuce, Arugula, Broccoli, Green Chard, and Spinach) • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Mattel Phase 10 Card Game with Skip-Bo Card Game • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Citylife 20 Packs Plastic Bead Organizers 0.18 QT Clear Storage Containers with Lids for Craft Storage Small Storage Box, 3.7 x 2.8 x 1.8 Inches • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch, Waterproof Zipper Bags, 8 Sizes Waterproof Plastic Document Pouch, 8 Colors, Multipurpose for Travel Storage, School Supplies, Office Appliances and Home Organize • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
The Mysteries of Harris Burdick • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Umriox Small Zipper Pouch, 9.5x7.1 in (12 Colors, 36 Packs), Mesh Bags with Zipper, Toy Storage Bags, Zipper Bags for Puzzles, Travel Organizing Storage • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
MR LISTEN Magnetic Spice Rack Magnetic Shelf Spice Storage Magnetic Spice Rack for Refrigerator Magnetic Fridge Organizer 2 pcs with 4 hook black • Amazon Business $16.90 1 $16.90
120 Pieces Small Refill Strips Poster Strips Heavy Duty, Water-Resistant Removable Double Sided Adhesive Damage Free Picture Hanging Replacement for Holiday Posters and Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
JELLYSUB 40 Pieces Large Refill Strips, Double Sided Adhesive Strips Damage Free, Water-Resistant Replacement Hanging Strips for Indoor Hooks Caddies (Large) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Jumanji 30th Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $12.29 1 $12.29
The Widow's Broom 25th Anniversary Edition • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Polar Express 30th Anniversary Edition: A Christmas Holiday Book for Kids • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Boggle Classic Game • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point (1.2mm), Purple, 12-Count Pack (GSMG11-PPL) • Amazon Business $2.52 2 $5.04

Materials cost

$749.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.12

Sales tax

 $52.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$847.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.55

Total project goal

$997.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $997.02

1 Donor

-$997.02

Donations toward project cost

-$847.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$149.55

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