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Mr. Risch from Petersburg, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physical Science @vjms!

Help me give my students the lab equipment they need to excel in Physical Science 8th grade at our school!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Risch's classroom raised $944

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My Project

This equipment will be used to increase participation among students in the classroom and provide the opportunity to engage students in scientific inquiry during demonstrations and labs.

Lab equipment will be used for physical science demonstrations with physical and chemical properties of matter, sound, light, refraction, and energy.

We are in need of beakers and flasks to safely demonstrate chemical reactions. The electric motor kits will especially be useful when we discuss electric motors for hands-on learning. The large post its will be used by students during group work and the smaller post-its will help students jot down their individual questions throughout each lesson. Thank you so much for the opportunity you are providing my students to excel this year!

Mr. Risch Vernon Johns Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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
18 Set DC Motors Kit, Mini Electric Hobby Motor 3V -12V 25000 RPM Strong Magnetic with Shaft Propeller, 2 x AA Battery Holder,9V Battery Clip Connector,Plastic Wheels for DIY Science Projects • Amazon Business $29.79 4 $119.16
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on Teachers Pay Teachers • Teachers Pay Teachers $100.00 1 $100.00
Post-it Super Sticky Easel Pad, 25 x 30 Inches, 30 Sheets/Pad, 4 Pads, Large White Premium Self Stick Flip Chart Paper, Super Sticking Power (559-4) • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
TCI Precision Metals 6061 Aluminum Plate Sheet, 6-Side Precision Sized, Ground and Milled Flat Blanks .250" Thick X 12.000" X 12.000" • Amazon Business $75.02 1 $75.02
Quill Brand 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (720222CT) • Quill.com $62.09 1 $62.09
Amazon Basics 100 Pack AA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $23.15 2 $46.30
Latta Alvor 4 in 1 Small Spotlight Mini RGBW LED Beam Spot Lights Stage Effect Lighting LED Beam Pinspot Light for Mirror Ball Club Party Bar DJ Events (White) • Amazon Business $45.90 1 $45.90
SUPERLELE 8pcs Glass Graduated Beaker Set 25, 50, 100, 200, 250, 400, 500, 1000ml, Glass Measuring Beakers with 4 Stirring Rods • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Holy Stone HS190 Foldable Mini Nano RC Drone for Kids Gift Portable Pocket Quadcopter with Altitude Hold 3D Flips and Headless Mode Easy to Fly for Beginners • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Dixon Wooden Pencil, 2.2mm, #2 Soft Lead, 144/Box (14412) • Quill.com $12.23 2 $24.46
Post-it Super Sticky Notes, 3x3 in, 24 Pads, 2x the Sticking Power, Supernova Neons, Bright Colors, Recyclable(654-24SSMIA-CP) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Cole-Parmer Erlenmeyer Flask, Glass, 2000 mL; 1/PK • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
Tempus Wall Clock, Plastic, 13" (TC6236RF) • Quill.com $18.99 1 $18.99
Labvida 2pcs of Glass Boiling Flasks of Flat Bottom, Vol.500ml, Borosilicate 3.3 Glass, LVD002 • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
3 Rpm Mirror Ball Motor NuLink Heavy Duty Disco Ball Motor Rotator Supports 4 6 8 12 16” Balls for Indoor Night Club, DJ, Party Decor • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Vinaco Paper Clips Non Skid, 500PCS Medium and Jumbo Paper Clips (1.3 inch & 2.0 inch), Durable & Rustproof, Coated Paper Clip Great for Office School and Personal Use • Amazon Business $12.66 1 $12.66
Eisco Labs Beaker Tongs, Rubber Coated Ends, Nickel Plated 1/4" Steel, 50mL - 2000mL Capacity • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11 in x 11 in, 1 Pad, 2X The Sticking Power, Neon Green (BN11G) • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11 in x 11 in, 1 Pad, 2X The Sticking Power, Neon Orange (BN11O) • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Post-it Super Sticky Big Notes, 11 in x 11 in, 1 Pad, 30 Sheets/Pad (BN11) • Amazon Business $8.39 1 $8.39

Materials cost

$760.84

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$802.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.57

Total project goal

$943.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $943.82

4 Donors

-$765.30

Donations toward project cost

-$725.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.79

match offer

-$90.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$76.74

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.54

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$88.24

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