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Science for Every Mind

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore science through sensory-friendly, interactive experiences designed to meet their unique learning needs.

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Mrs. Martin Educational Therapeutic Support at Madison
Saint Louis, MO Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are creative, resilient, and eager to explore the world around them. As learners with diverse special needs, they each bring unique strengths, perspectives, and learning styles that make our classroom a truly special place. They thrive when lessons are hands-on, engaging, and accessible. The specific items in this project, including sensory-friendly science materials, visual supports, adaptive tools, and interactive resources, will remove learning barriers and allow every student to actively participate in meaningful scientific discovery.

My goal for this project is to create an inclusive science environment where all students can explore, experiment, ask questions, and build confidence as independent learners.

Through these resources, such as experiments, microscopes and candy, my students will strengthen critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and real-world science skills while discovering that their abilities, curiosity, and voices matter. With your support, they will not only learn sciencet; they will see themselves as scientists.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted
Mrs. Martin Educational Therapeutic Support at Madison 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Commercial Ice Shaver Crusher, 265lbs Per Hour Electric Snow Cone Maker with 4.4lbs Ice Box, 650W Tabletop Shaved Ice Machine for Parties Events Snack Bar, Home and Commercial Use • Amazon Business $198.83 1 $198.83
Abacus Brands Bill Nye's VR Science Kit - Virtual Reality Kids Science Kit, Book and Interactive STEM Learning Activity Set (Full Version - Includes Goggles) - for Ages 8 and Up • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Evviva Sciences Human Heart, Torso, and Skeleton Models - Hands-On 3D Model Study Tools for Anatomy and Physiology Students with Anatomical Guide Booklet, Learning + Educational Kit • Amazon Business $106.35 1 $106.35
National Geographic Mega Science Lab - Kit for Kids with 75 Easy Experiments, Featuring Earth Science, Chemistry Set, and Magic STEM Projects for Boys and Girls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $68.83 1 $68.83
Learning Resources Jumbo Magnifier, Set of 12, Assorted Colors, Science Exploration, Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $68.80 1 $68.80
Ultimate Sampler Special Bulk Candy Mix 11.25 Lb Starbursts FaveReds And Skittles Original And Wild Berry Tootsie Rolls Juniors Tootsie Snack Bars Tootsie Mini Dots Tootsie Pops Fruit Rolls 450+ Ct (180.4 Oz) • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
ELEGOO UNO R3 Smart Robot Car Kit V4 for Arduino Robotics for Kids Ages 8-12 12-16 STEM Science Kits Coding Gifts for 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Year Old Boys Girls Teens Cool Engineering Building Toys • Amazon Business $59.89 1 $59.89
Bokon 18 Pcs Plastic Candy Jars with Lids, 30 oz Clear Hexagon Cookie Jars Bulk, Wide Mouth Treat Storage Boxes for Dry Food, Snacks, Candy Buffet, Paper Stars, Gifts, Wedding Party Favor Containers • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Playz Mega Kaboom! 150+ Explosive Science Experiments Kit for Kids Age 8-12 with 75 App & Video Guided Experiments - Chemistry Set STEM & Educational Toys & Gifts for Boys, Girls, Teenagers & Kids • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Snack Box Variety Pack (60 Count) with Chips, Cookies & Bars - Snacks Variety Pack for Adults, Kids & Teens - Care Packages for College Students, Office Snacks, Birthdays & Travel • Amazon Business $39.94 1 $39.94
Thames & Kosmos Rainbow Gummy Candy Lab - 2L (EN/FR) Unicorns, Clouds & Rainbows! Sweet Science STEM Experiment Kit, Make Your Own Gummy Candies in Cool Shapes & Colors • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Magnet for Kids Science Experiment Kits Electromagnet and Simple Circuit Kit Tools for School Lab Education Physics Projects Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe • Amazon Business $19.94 2 $39.88
DUSKCOVE 8 PCS Plain Bib Aprons Bulk - Mixed Color Commercial Apron with 2 Pockets for Kitchen Cooking Restaurant BBQ Painting Crafting • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
UNGLINGA 60+ Science Experiments Kits for Kids, Boys Girls Toys Gifts, Science Lab S.T.E.M Activities Educational Project with Chemistry Set, Erupting Volcano, Color • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Hawaiian Shaved Ice Syrup, Blue Cotton Candy, Gallon • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Candy Variety Pack - Assorted Candy Party Mix - 6 LB Bag - Assortment - Individually Wrapped - Bulk – Pinata - Mixed - Deluxe Mix • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
A Great Surprise Assorted Candy Mix - 7 Pound BOX - Individually Wrapped Candies - Pinata Candy Mix • Amazon Business $34.44 1 $34.44
M&M'S, SNICKERS, 3 MUSKETEERS, SKITTLES & STARBURST Variety Pack Full Size Bulk Candy Assortment, 56.11 oz, 30 Bars • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Little World Microscope for Kids, 100x 400x and 1200x Science Kits for Kids Age 5-7 Age 8-12, Microscope Beginner Kit with LED, Learning Resources Toys, Science Experiment STEM Kits, Green • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Smartivity Legendary Mega 150 Science Experiment Kit for Kids, Smart Birthday Gifts, Educational Science Experiments for Boys & Girls, STEM Toys for Learning & Fun for Age 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,14 • Amazon Business $29.87 1 $29.87
Science Experiments You Can Eat: Revised Edition • Amazon Business $9.31 1 $9.31
Periodic Table Educational Placemat for Kids – Made in USA – Science Chemistry Placemat - Practice Problems on Back Side – Durable, Double-Sided, Waterproof Wipeable – by Tot Talk, 17.5” x 11.5” • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Real Outdoor Science Experiments: 25+ Exciting STEAM Activities for Kids • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Awesome Physics Experiments for Kids: 40 Fun Science Projects and Why They Work (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05

Materials cost

$1,198.08

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,246.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$219.89

Total project goal

$1,465.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,465.94

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 $1,465.94

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