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Ms. Sauerwein from Belle MO is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Science Class Basics for Spring

Help me give my students supplies such as pencils and markers so that they can participate in class.

  • $516 goal

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My Students

Students in my district are from a rural community, with some strong agricultural and industrial jobs for some parents, but with more than 75% of our students living in poverty. Access to resources, including cell phone and internet service is not readily available throughout the county. Some students come from foster care, others from large blended families, while others are from agricultural century-farm families.

We know that active learning, 3-D science education focused on process and problem solving helps middle school students think critically about their world for the entirety of their lives; this is a critical stage in brain development.

Creating active learning experiences takes resources above and beyond opening a textbook published decades ago. One area that I need help developing is molecular chemistry. I would like to use plastic models, instead of the less expensive alternate, using involving using what would otherwise be food. Also, I would like to connect with mentors during class time to help guide student projects.

My Project

Some of our students receive school supplies at the beginning of the year. In the disposable culture that some students live in, or due to organization, these supplies do not make it very long. Many families can not afford to purchase additional supplies throughout the year. Pencils, colored pencils, and markers are essential for students to participate in class. As well, I am asking for restocking on restockable materials for spring lessons so that students will be able to have manipulatives for, most importantly, magnetism. Without these materials, students will not have the opportunity to explore and engage, creating an understanding for the concepts being presented.

Ms. Sauerwein
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Physics Science Magnets Kit for, Education Science Experiment Tools Magnet Toy,Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe/Compass Magnets-1 • Amazon Business $16.99 6 $101.94
Petri Dish Set with Lids - 90mm x 15mm - Vented (Pack of 25) - Plastic, Sterile Petri Dishes with 10 Plastic Transfer Pipettes (3mm) - Perfect Kit for School Science Fair Project and Party • Amazon Business $13.95 3 $41.85
Red Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, RED • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Black Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, by Better Office Products, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Bulk Premium Pre-Sharpened Wood Cased #2 HB Pencils 500 Pack • Amazon Business $38.34 1 $38.34
Learning Resources Super Magnet Lab Kit, STEM Toy, Critical Thinking, 119 Pieces, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $32.90 1 $32.90
Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Pre-Sharpened - 24 Packs of 12-Count - 288 Colored Pencils for Kids • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
PRALB 300PCS Chisel Shape Pencil Eraser Caps, Pencil Erasers Assorted Colors For Party Favors Games Prizes Pen Cap Toppers Pencil Top Erasers Cap Erasers Eraser Tops Pencil Eraser Toppers School Erase • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Learning Resources Magnetic Wands, Science Experiment Aid, Set of 6 Wands, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $11.69 2 $23.38
Pink Erasers Pack of 100 - Large Size, Latex & Smudge Free - Bulk School Supplies for Classrooms, Teachers, Homeschool, Office, Art Class, and More! • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Phaxcoo Pull Back Cars, 32 Pack Pull Back Racing Vehicles Mini Car Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97

Materials cost

$402.30

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.35

Total project goal

$515.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$515.68

1 Donor

-$257.83

Donations toward project cost

-$219.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.67

match offer

-$257.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$219.17

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.68

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$0.00

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