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Mrs. Anderson from Henrico, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Old-School Science Tools

Help me give my students science tool kits for them to use for scientific investigations at home such as magnetic wands.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Anderson's classroom raised $427

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our 5th-grade class is very diverse. We come from a variety of social, economic, religious, and racial backgrounds. We speak different languages and perform on a variety of different academic ability levels. We all come to school each day with a wide range of gifts, talents, interests, issues, hopes, and fears.

Despite these differences, there are so many more ways we are alike and connected.

None of us have been in classrooms since March. We finished the year virtually and are adjusting to a new "normal." We are uncertain about what this school year will look like, but we know we will not be using and sharing materials as we would have during lessons on a typical school day in years past. We are all, however, excited to get back to learning and we cannot wait to share what we know. We are still curious, will ask a lot of questions, and will celebrate when we are successful at learning new things. Most importantly, we will work hard while appreciating everyone's unique voice and talents to support our varying needs in order to succeed. We know our teamwork is what will make our dreams work!

My Project

My students will be learning from home and are following our normal curriculum. A big part of that is experimentation. Even though they have virtual manipulatives for some simulations, I think it is very important for them to have real (old-school) tools to use as they complete their scientific investigations at their homes. If each student has their own hand lens their experience with observations will be richer. Being able to use a safety thermometer and a graduated cylinder. to measure water with and without ice cubes will be a more impactful matter lesson. Our study of ocean, light, and sound waves will have a lasting impact if each student can manipulate their own spring. Nothing can replace real-world experiences, and these supplies will help students get closer to that.

Mrs. Anderson Pinchbeck Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Magnetic Wands, Set of 24 • Amazon Business $50.47 1 $50.47
Learning Advantage Student Thermometers, Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $21.03 2 $42.06
24 Pieces Clear Protective Polycarbonate Eyewear Anti-Fog Safety Glasses Impact Resistant Lens, One Size for Eye Protection(Clear) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Dancing Bear Fossil Collection Sorting Activity Kit with Over 100 Pcs (More Than 20 Different Fossil Varieties!), Educational ID Sheet, Color ID Cards, Bags, Magnifying Glass, and Shark Teeth, Brand • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Learning Resources Write & Wipe Clocks Classroom Set, Laminated Dry-Erase, Teaching Aids, Set of 25, Ages 6+,Brown/a • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
24PK Measuring Cylinders, 10ml - Class B Tolerance - Octagonal Base - US Sourced Polypropylene Plastic - Industrial Quality, Autoclavable - Eisco Labs • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
Smart Novelty Mini Metal Coil Spring Toy for Kids Prizes and Party Favors - 1 Inch Gold, and Silver Springs - Bulk Pack of 24 Metal Coil Springs • Amazon Business $21.20 1 $21.20
TAPE INTER METER PKG/4 • School Specialty $4.04 5 $20.20
24 Pack Hand Lens 10X Plastic Magnifier Mini Hand-held Magnifying Glasses for Kids, Classroom, Reading, Outdoors, Science Observation • Amazon Business $14.19 1 $14.19
Plastic Bead Tweezers - 20-Pack Craft Tweezers, 4.3-Inch White Plastic Forceps for Fuse Bead Kids DIY • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Coffee Filters, 8/12-Cup Size, 100/Pack (2pack) • Amazon Business $5.75 1 $5.75

Materials cost

$278.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.92

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.94

Total project goal

$426.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $426.27

8 Donors

-$317.47

Donations toward project cost

-$277.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.12

Matching donations from our partners

-$100.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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