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Ms. Crossman from Portland, ME is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Starts Here

Help me give my students a great start to their science investigation filled year!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Crossman's classroom raised $633

This project is fully funded

My Project

The items I have requested include items needed for the classroom structure as well as tools and materials that assist the students in learning about the world around them.

The goal of this project is to provide students with some of the basic tools they need to investigate phenomena through field work.

Students will start the school year by learning the scientific method and the work that scientists put in to share information with the world. They will then practice this method by developing their own claims and attempting to support or refute these claims with collected scientific evidence.

This project will help bring science to life for students that do not always get these opportunities. By supporting this project you will help me support building a love of science in all students.

Ms. Crossman King Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Portland, ME 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

75 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Queekay 150 Pieces Precut Tennis Balls Bulk Tennis Balls for Chairs Furniture Tennis Balls Chairs Leg Floor Protector Foot Covers Tennis Balls for Non Slip Rubber Glide Tennis Ball Coverings • Amazon Business $108.99 1 $108.99
Fumete 60 Pcs Petri Dishes with Agar Prepoured Agar Plates Kit Cotton Swabs Droppers Science Kits Educational Stem Science Fair Project for Student Boys Girls Gifts Learning Science Microbiology • Amazon Business $27.99 3 $83.97
Iris Stackable Plastic Storage Bin With Drawer, Gray, 3/Pack (500115) • Quill.com $55.24 1 $55.24
Ticonderoga Sharpened Pencils #2 HB Premium Wood Latex-Free Eraser (3 Pack) - 216 Total Pencils • Amazon Business $52.87 1 $52.87
BSRCO Handheld Vacuum Cordless Rechargeable, LED Light, 1.65 Pounds Car Vacuums Light Weight, Dust Busters Cordless Rechargeable with Washable Filter, USB Charge, Car Vacuum Cordless • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Shuttle Art 360 PCS Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Pack of 30, Break-resistant, Pre-sharpened Colored Pencils for Kids, Bulk Pack School Supplies for Teachers & Students • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
School Smart Washable Tempera Paints, Assorted Colors, Pint Set of 12 • School Specialty $28.49 1 $28.49
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Ultra Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (37001) • Quill.com $11.04 2 $22.08
Command Spray Bottle Hangers, 2.5 lb., White, 2/Pack (17009-2ES) • Quill.com $10.79 1 $10.79
Toothpicks 3000 Count Bamboo Toothpicks Wooden Round Toothpicks Double-Side Toothpicks Sturdy Smooth Finish Bamboo Toothpicks Cocktail Picks for Appetizers • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Impact 24 oz. Spray Bottle with Trigger Transparent/White/Blue 3/Pack (721707) • Staples $8.12 1 $8.12
DecorRack [6"/8"/10"/12"] Natural Bamboo Skewers Sticks, Wood Skewers for BBQ, Grilling, Kabob, Appetizers, Fruits, Smores, Cocktail, Brunch, Fondue Sticks, Barbeque, DIY Crafting, 12 inch (400 pack) • Amazon Business $7.90 1 $7.90
DecorRack Natural Bamboo Skewer Sticks, 400 Pack of 6 inch Organic Wooden Barbecue Kabob Skewers, Best for Grill, BBQ, Kebab, Marshmallow Roasting or Fruit Sticks • Amazon Business $6.40 1 $6.40
Dot paper loose: Letter Dot Paper Blank Graphing, Writing Paper Notebook, Double Sided, Isometric Graph Paper Dots, Bullet Journaling • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Amazon Basics Cotton Swabs, 500 Count • Amazon Business $2.65 1 $2.65

Materials cost

$473.95

Vendor shipping charges

$2.85

Sales tax

$23.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.87

Total project goal

$632.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$632.48

1 Donor

-$632.48

Donations toward project cost

-$537.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.87

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