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Mrs. Ketchum from Springfield, OR is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Ketchum's classroom raised $277

Science Materials

Help me give my students science materials to learn in fun and unique ways!

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Mrs. Ketchum Centennial Elementary School
Springfield, OR Grades PreK-2

My Project

My students come to me with varying backgrounds. I was moved from Kindergarten to Second grade this year and these students are a group that loves to explore and learn new things! This is my second year with this group and I love their joy for learning and desire to learn more about science related topics! Many asked for more fun activities in class and these materials will help us have fun while learning.

We will use the germ exploration kit for all students to learn about how germs are all around us.

The books and markers will be a great asset to all students to learn how to draw animals and water cycles. We will use these materials to enhance our learning about science topics throughout the year.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

27 students impacted 3 donors
Mrs. Ketchum Centennial Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Springfield, OR View local requests

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

27 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PRIMARY SCIENCE SENSORY TUBES 4 SET • Teachers' School Supply $39.99 1 $39.99
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (30001) • Quill.com $10.07 3 $30.21
Fun Science Jumbo Sensory Bottles, Simply Add Water, Ages 4-8 (FI-J5) • Quill.com $29.96 1 $29.96
Science Can Solar System for Kids, Talking Astronomy Solar System Model Kit, Planetarium Projector with 8 Planets STEM Space Toys for 3 4 5+ Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Microscope for Kids, Microscope Kit LED 40X-1200X Magnification Kids Science Toys, Microscope Slides with Specimens for Kids,Students Microscope STEM Kit • Amazon Business $27.80 1 $27.80
Teacher Created Resources Germ Tracker: The Germ-Sleuthing Kit Health Sciences for Grades 1+ (TCR20362) • Staples $15.89 1 $15.89
48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79
Play Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Assorted Colors, Non-Toxic 2 oz. Cans, Back to School Gifts, Prizes, & Party Favors, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
A Drop Around the World: The Science Of Water Cycles On Planet Earth For Kids (Earth Science, Science Books For Kids, Nature Books) • Amazon Business $5.57 1 $5.57

Materials cost

$197.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$235.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.50

Total project goal

$276.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.66

2 Donors

-$137.44

Donations toward project cost

-$118.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.12

match offer

-$137.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$116.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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