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Mr. Andy from Flushing, NY is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Andy's classroom raised $365

Science Isn't About Why! It's About Why Not!?

My students need fossils of various organisms, dinosaur TOOB, and Tegu blocks to support and nurture their interest of science.

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Mr. Andy Active Learning Elementary School
Flushing, NY Grades PreK-2

My Students

Neil deGrasse Tyson said, "Scientific inquiry shouldn't stop just because a reasonable explanation has apparently been found." There are many things we can teach by simply telling students how something works. Science is something they can explore and make their own reasons about how the world works

Welcome to Pre-K!

Come on in! We ask that you be respectful to those around you as well as the materials you play with. Language isn't an issue here, we're confident you'll pick it up quickly. We learn through play and exploration so you're required to bring your curiosity and imagination. Have fun! Our kids are young, ambitious, and curious but there's darkness lurking about that's much too serious. Pre-k is a time to explore and play, to imagine and create until the end of the day. But the trouble that's looming seems to be blooming. Academic rigor! Academic rigor! They're telling us to grow up much much quicker. They want to prepare us to be college ready, we want to go to college, but at a pace that's steady. Our parents can't help us of the troubles that's lurking, it's not their fault! They're too busy working! It's up to you to help us keep our childhood we're about to lose, you wonderful people, the people of DonorsChoose!

My Project

In our school, pre-k does not formally have gym, art, music, or science. Gym, art, and music are subjects that can be embedded into our pre-k curriculum. Unfortunately, science is something that's more difficult to embed due to the lack of materials. Previously funded projects has given us great resources to help foster and cultivate our students' scientific mindset. But the possibilities of science are endless. There is so much to explore and I'm requesting materials that target the specific interest of my curious pre-k students. The imitation bones, fossils, and dinosaur themed Toob will help my students investigate the prehistoric organisms that once roamed the earth. Four year holds have a hard time understanding the concept of time. Yet, they still know that dinosaurs were real but no longer exist. The Tegu magnetic blocks will allow our kids to explore magnetism while at the same time, allows them to explore unique ways to build.

Education is always lacking in math and science in the United States.

If we nurture and cultivate curious scientific minds at a young age, there will be more interest in these subjects later on. I hope to create children who grow up asking more questions about the world instead of learning answers to questions we already know. "Science isn't about why. It's about why not!?" - Cave Johnson

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

33 students impacted 11 donors
Mr. Andy Active Learning Elementary School Grades PreK-2

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Flushing, NY 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

33 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tegu Nelson Explorer Set, 40 Pieces • Amazon $110.00 1 $110.00
Elenco Science Tech T-Rex Skeleton 36" Scale Replica Model • Amazon $48.64 1 $48.64
Tegu Magnetic Wooden Wheels (Set of 4) • Amazon $14.99 2 $29.98
Walnut Hollow Skull Mount Kit - Oak • Amazon $24.99 1 $24.99
Penn Plax Mammoth Skull Aquarium Decoration • Amazon $16.73 1 $16.73
Safari Ltd Dino Mega TOOB • Amazon $16.67 1 $16.67
Exo Terra Crocodile Skull Terrarium Décor for Reptiles • Amazon $9.99 1 $9.99
Safari Ltd Dinosaur Skulls TOOB • Amazon $9.40 1 $9.40
Safari Ltd Carnivorous Dinos TOOB • Amazon $9.34 1 $9.34

Materials cost

$275.74

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$309.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.68

Total project goal

$364.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $364.56

9 Donors

-$269.86

Donations toward project cost

-$235.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.78

match offer

-$88.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.70

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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