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Ms. Ailene from Honolulu, HI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Hands-On

Help me give my students materials that would help them realize their learning goals in Science such as pencils, crayons, play dough, cleaning materials, laminating pouches, etc.

  • $1,038 goal

This project expired on July 17, 2025.

This project expired on July 17, 2025.

My Project

Science Hands-On is a project I want to implement to my special education students. I want to increase my students learning engagement and participation to better learn more on Science.

When given emphasis on materials availability, students could open up their minds easier to think of more ideas they could make.

Their creative minds would have endless potentials to explore and find ways to explain samples, models, project, ideas and key concepts.

For example, pencils and coloring materials would allow them to write and draw science models. These materials will allow them to create something genuinely out from their innate artistic sides. These would later motovates them to engage and explore more knowing materials are ready within their reach.

Through these materials, students wouldn't realize their engaging and participating in their lessons and activities well. Their rich productiveness is coming out without hardship on our part when well guided with the proper use and caring for their supplies.

Finally, my students with disabilities can learn and exhibit their creativity in " Science On Hands" when materials are within their reach.

Ms. Ailene Governor Sanford Dole 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.

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More than half 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

12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lay's Original Potato Chips, 1.5 oz. Bags, 64 Bags/Carton (FRI44359) • Quill.com $79.99 1 $79.99
Scotch Thermal Laminator with 20 Letter Size Pouches, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302XVP) • Amazon Business $58.94 1 $58.94
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil., Laminate Business Cards, Banners and Essays, Ideal Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Sized Paper (8.9 in. × 11.4 in.) • Amazon Business $23.70 2 $47.40
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 2 $45.16
Crayola Ultra Clean Washable Markers (12 Boxes), Bulk Markers for Kids, 10 Broad Line Markers, Teacher Classroom Must Have • Amazon Business $43.01 1 $43.01
Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Ritz, Nutter Butter, Teddy Grahams Variety Pack - Nabisco Cookies Assortment Bulk - Care Package Gift Box (40 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Nerds Variety Mix Gummy Candy, 41.76 oz. (08189) • Quill.com $37.99 1 $37.99
Shuttle Art Wood-Cased #2 HB Pencils, 600 Pack Sharpened Yellow Pencils with Erasers, Bulk Pack Graphite Pencils for School and Teacher Supplies, Writing, Drawing and Sketching • Amazon Business $36.98 1 $36.98
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $30.68 1 $30.68
Crayola Colors of the World 24-Count Colored Pencils - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $28.76 1 $28.76
PHILODOGS Playdough Set with a Large Storage Box for Kids - Non-Toxic Modeling Clay - 48pcs • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
30 Pack Dry Erase Pocket Reusable Dry Erase Pockets Sheet Clear Durable Plastic Sleeves 10" x 13" Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors, Teacher School Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $24.74 1 $24.74
Haribo Gummy Bears Bulk Pack | 100 Individually Wrapped Fun Size Candy Packs in Reusable Plastic Tub | Gummie Gold-Bears in Assorted Flavors • Amazon Business $24.65 1 $24.65
Better Office Products Purple Paper 2 Pocket Folders with Prongs, 50 Pack, Matte Texture, Letter Size Paper Folders, 50 Pack, with 3 Metal Prong Fastener Clips, Purple • Amazon Business $23.27 1 $23.27
Clorox Company Disinfecting Wipes, 3-Pack, White (Units per case: 2) • Amazon Business $23.05 1 $23.05
Avery Page Size Heavyweight Non-Glare Sheet Protectors, 8.5" x 11", Clear, 50/Box (74204) • Quill.com $22.19 1 $22.19
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Blue, 12/Pack (82003) • Quill.com $21.08 1 $21.08
EXPO Magnetic Dry Erase Markers with Erasers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, Orange • School Specialty $17.99 1 $17.99
MAKHISTORY Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Pockets and Prongs - 12 Pack, Extra Tough Pocket Folders Includes Card Slot, Assorted Bright Colors for Letter Size Paper • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Jade Active 30 Pack Dry Erase Pockets, 10x13 Inches, Assorted Colors, Reusable and Oversized Dry Erase Sleeves, Classroom and Teacher Supplies, Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors/Ticketholder • Amazon Business $15.65 1 $15.65
Dixon Wedge Pencil Cap Erasers - Pink, Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $7.54 2 $15.08
Staples Standard Weight Sheet Protector 8.5 x 11 Clear 200/Box (10525) • Staples $13.31 1 $13.31
Lakeshore Reusable Write & Wipe Pocket - Set of 10 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $12.99 1 $12.99
Trail maker 12 Pack Bulk Crayons | Washable Beeswax Bright Color Crayons Bulk Individual Packs, 10 Per Box, 12 Boxes Bundle Art Set Crayons for Kids, Classrooms, Restaurants • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Top-Loading Sheet Protector Pack of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.96 1 $8.96
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Bullet Tip, Black, 4/Pack (2081801) • Quill.com $6.93 1 $6.93
School Smart Pencil Cap Erasers, Chisel, Assorted Colors, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$736.34

Vendor shipping charges

$71.72

Sales tax

$32.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$881.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.56

Total project goal

$1,037.07

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