Help me give my students a gift card to buy Solar System consumables and individual planet models for students to make.
$568 goal
This project expired on September 21, 2025.
This project expired on September 21, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Solar system learning kits are essential in classrooms for transforming abstract astronomical concepts into tangible, engaging experiences. These kits provide hands-on learning opportunities, allowing students to build models and simulate planetary movements, which enhances their understanding of spatial relationships and scale.
Engaging with these kits fosters critical thinking and scientific inquiry, encouraging students to ask questions and explore concepts actively.
Additionally, they promote creativity and artistic expression as students design and decorate their models. Incorporating solar system learning kits into the classroom not only deepens students' understanding of the universe but also fosters essential skills such as collaboration, problem-solving, and a passion for science.
More than three‑quarters 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
12 students impacted
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64 PCS Solar System Project Kit, Solar System Model Kit with 13 Mix Foam Balls, Solar System Toys for Kids 3-5, Learn Planets Science Kit School Project Supplies of Bamboo Sticks, Flags, Brushes
• Amazon Business
$20.98
12
$251.76
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT
• TPT
$100.00
1
$100.00
ArtCreativity Bendable Planets (Set of 11) Bendable Planet Toys for Kids, Outer Space Party Favors for Boys & Girls, Stress Relief Fidget Toy, Educational Toys for Kids, Goodie Bag Stuffers
• Amazon Business
$16.89
2
$33.78
Outer Space Garland,Space Birthday Decorations,Planet Theme Banner,Outer Space Wall Decor,Space Baby Shower Decorations,Planets Rocket Astronaut Star (12 pcs)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
22Pcs Solar System Planets Centerpiece Sticks Space Party Decoration Solar System Theme Party Table Toppers Decorations for Space Astronaut Birthday Party Baby Shower Supplies
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$408.52
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$37.38
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.13
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$482.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.06
Total project goal
$567.09
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