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Ms. VILLARREAL from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Up Learning: Solar Energy STEM Kits for Bright Minds!

Help me give my students obtain 4-in-1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits to enhance their learning during our science and informational writing unit on energy.

  • $329 goal

This project expired on April 19, 2025.

This project expired on April 19, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

I absolutely love my students’ curiosity and eagerness to learn about the world around them. They are creative thinkers who thrive when given hands-on opportunities to explore complex concepts. My students are special because they are passionate, collaborative, and always ready to tackle challenges with enthusiasm.

The 4-in-1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits will make a difference in their learning by providing an engaging, hands-on way to explore solar energy.

These kits will be used during our science and informational writing units, allowing students to build models, observe the functionality of solar-powered systems, and document their findings. This integration of experimentation and writing will deepen their understanding of renewable energy.

My goal for this project is to inspire my students to think critically about sustainable energy solutions and empower them to become problem-solvers for the future. These kits will not only make our lessons more interactive but also nurture their natural curiosity and love for STEM learning.

Ms. VILLARREAL Amanecer Primary Center Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA View local requests

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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.50 18 $225.00

Materials cost

$225.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$278.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.23

Total project goal

$328.20

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