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Mrs. Coates from Pineville, LA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science You CAN'T See!

Help me give my students a space that is clutter free and conducive to learning.

  • $482 goal

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

This project expired on August 9, 2025.

My Project

I teach 5th and 6th grade science. We currently have the Amplify curriculum which I love teaching. Amplify supplies us with tons of materials that help our students be perfect little scientists. The problem is storing materials for the students to use.

These storage cabinets will help to contain the science curriculum that invades my room.

My goal is to gain more space in my room and organize materials. Hopefully this will allow my students to become more independent with using science materials and allow me to have the materials that are needed in order to understand concepts of science.

Mrs. Coates Ruby Wise Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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 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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Metal Storage Cabinet with Wheels, 75 in Locking Cabinet with 4 Adjustable Shelves & 2 Magnetic Doors, 200 lbs Capacity per Shelf, Metal Cabinet with 3 Keys for Home, Office, Garage, Black • Amazon Business $224.99 1 $224.99
MIOCASA Metal Cabinet Home Office Storage Cabinets with Doors and Shelves Lockable File Cabinet Organizer Coat Lockers for Kids (Black) • Amazon Business $118.74 1 $118.74

Materials cost

$343.73

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $30.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.17

Total project goal

$481.14

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