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STEM Science

Help me give my students the hands-on experience they deserve! Let's get students excited about science!

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  • $977 goal

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Ms. Walker Village Tech School
Duncanville, TX Grades 3-5

My Project

Imagine this: learning about cells and organisms with real microscopes! To give these life‑changing experiences, i am asking for your support. Your generosity will help increase student engagement and retention. We are a public charter school that specializes in project‑based learning, granting kids an opportunity to think beyond textbooks and to take part in their own hands‑on learning.

Students need to get excited about science!

Research shows that early exposure to STEM is critical for students who will soon work in a technology‑driven economy. Learners increasingly risk losing interest in STEM if they never see interactive science classrooms. Learning science early builds critical thinking, increases concept attainment, and provides opportunities for teamwork. Skills that are ESSENTIAL for their growth. Giving students a chance to explore science through hands‑on activities will equip learners with the necessary confidence and curiosity to chase a future in an ever‑growing technology market.

Elementary students are on the verge of transitioning from learning to read to reading to learn, so it is essential to engage them with the help of such interesting activities as STEM challenges. These challenges allow kids to explore the world from the point of view of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, encouraging them to advance their critical thinking, as well as spatial and social reasoning. During these STEM challenges, children learn that failures and mistakes are an integral part of the scientific process, which contributes to their positive attitude toward learning in general.

Thank you (in advance) for your role in ensuring my students reach their highest potential.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 70 students impacted
Ms. Walker Village Tech School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Duncanville, TX View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 70 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Owl Pellet Mystery Science Lab Kit, Green/White (90738) • Quill.com $35.45 3 $106.35
Ohaus School Science Lab Balance, Precision Mass Measurements, 4.33x4.55x14.71 - Elementary-Middle School - Kids - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $98.99 1 $98.99
Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Microscope And Activity Journal, Grades 2-7 (5350) • Quill.com $46.79 2 $93.58
Kaplan Early Learning Magnetic Matching Fossil Stones - 6 Early Science and Stem Fossils • Kaplan Early Learning Company $56.95 1 $56.95
Dowling Magnets - Science Set Electromagnetic 10 Yr - STEM/STEAM Learning • Teachers' School Supply $44.99 1 $44.99
Learning Resources Primary Alt Color Science Lab Set (LER2784-P) • Quill.com $37.16 1 $37.16
Evan-moor - Daily Science Grade 5 • Teachers' School Supply $29.99 1 $29.99
Daily Science, Grade 4 • Quill.com $28.79 1 $28.79
hand2mind Magnetic Dry Erase Activity Trays (Set of 6), Ages 3+ | Stackable Trays for Classroom, Magnetic Letter Trays, White Boards for Kids, Science of Reading Classroom Materials • Amazon Business $27.75 1 $27.75
Science Can Solar System for Kids, Talking Astronomy Solar System Model Kit | Planetarium Projector w/ 8 Planets, Bilingual EN/ES, STEM Educational Toys, Space Toys Gift for 3 4 5 6 7 Year Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $25.19 1 $25.19
Lakeshore Solar System Science Viewer - Includes Viewer with Disks, Photos, and Booklet for Hands-On Interactive Science Kits - STEM Supplies for Kids, STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
Shell Education 180 Days of Science for Fourth Grade Book (51410) • Staples $19.99 1 $19.99
Molymod Biological Sciences Molecular Model Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.80 1 $19.80
JUNWRROW Magnetic Bingo Wand with Chips,5-Pack& 500 Metal Chip, 5 Color Metal Chips-for Large Group Games,Family Game Night, Sensory Bins,Counting and Sorting,Science& Educational Activities • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Gryphon House Exploring the Science of Sounds - Paperback • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.10 1 $16.10
Poraxy 4 in 1 STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10, Science Kits Building Projects for Kids, STEM Toys for Boys Girls Age 8-13, 3D Puzzles Educational Craft 8-12, Birthday Gifts for 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Science Magnet Kit for Kids Include Bar/Ring/Horseshoe/Compass/Magnetic Car | Educational Magnet Science Projects, Experiment Tools, Physics Lab Kits • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Nano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small - Reinforced Book • AKJ Education $13.13 1 $13.13
Dinosaur Fossil Skeleton (Pack of 24) 3.7 Inch Assorted Dino Toys for Kids | Plastic Dino Figure Bones for Kids Science Dig Kit, Digging Sandbox Bins, Sand Table Play, Party Favors, Birthday Decorations • Amazon Business $12.23 1 $12.23
Decorably 14 Earth Science Posters for Classroom for Elementary | Middle School, 11x17in Educational, Matte-Laminated for Hallways, Bulletin Boards, Home Study Corner • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Science Comics - Science Comics: Human Spaceflight - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $10.21 1 $10.21
Frey Scientific Delta Science Tuning Fork for A - 440 Hertz, 1x5.75x0.4 - Adult • School Specialty $8.77 1 $8.77
Magnets: Pulling Together, Pushing Apart (Amazing Science) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Graphic Science - The Shocking World of Electricity with Max Axiom, Super Scientist - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $6.56 1 $6.56
Pete the Cat - Pete the Cat and the Supercool Science Fair - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $4.37 1 $4.37

Materials cost

$754.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$829.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.42

Total project goal

$976.13

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