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Ms. Thyen from Minneapolis, MN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physics is Fun

Help me give my students supplies to create engaging and memorable physics demonstrations.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thyen's classroom raised $302

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are budding scientists with big questions! But without the right tools, those questions stay unanswered and curiosity fades.

Help me provide supplies to create engaging, real-world physics experiences in our science classroom.

With your help, I can bring dynamic physics demonstrations into our classroom that make concepts like forces, energy, and motion come alive. Help us explore momentum and forces with newton's cradles, large flasks to show convection, and ferrofluid to explore sound. These aren't just fun — they're foundational. Demonstrations allow my students to visualize invisible forces, explore cause and effect, and connect science to everyday life.

With the requested items in this project, I’ll be able to bring abstract physics concepts to life in ways that are visual, interactive, and unforgettable. Students will watch, question, predict, and discuss — deepening their scientific thinking and sparking a lifelong love of learning.

Ms. Thyen Valley View Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Minneapolis, MN View local requests

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

240 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canuan Wooden Blocks Stacking Games, 48PCS Tumbling Stacking Blocks Game for Kids and Families, Wood Colorful Balancing Blocks Montessori Toys for Kids with Storage Bag • Amazon Business $13.99 4 $55.96
Carolina Standard Grade Erlenmeyer Flasks 1000 mL Pack of 2 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.16 2 $40.32
The Original Lava® Lamp - 14.5" Aurora Borealis – Classic Liquid Motion Lamp - Purple Wax and Blue Liquid - Item #2047 (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Two Point Magnetic Dry Erase Pockets (30-Pack) - Landscape - Clear Dry Erase Pocket Sleeves, Job Shop Ticket Holders, Clear Paper Sleeves Protectors, Magnetic Pouch • Amazon Business $29.55 1 $29.55
Toysmith Newton's Cradle Physics Toy • Amazon Business $12.34 2 $24.68
FerroFluid Display Toy Bottle – Dancing Magnetic Fluid STEM Toy – Interactive Liquid Metal Desk Toy with Neodymium Magnets – Educational Science Kit for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
800 Pcs 304 Stainless Steel Flat Washers for Screws Bolts, Fender Washers Assortment Set, Assorted Hardware Lock Metal Washers Kit (9 Sizes-M2 M2.5 M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 M12) for Home, Factories etc YLYL • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$217.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.24

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.21

Total project goal

$301.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $301.40

4 Donors

-$146.73

Donations toward project cost

-$131.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.26

match offer

-$146.73

Match offer toward project cost

-$124.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.01

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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