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Mrs. Kolbeck from La Fayette, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Setting Up for Science!

Help me give my students tools and resources to help them become successful scientists.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Kolbeck's classroom raised $361

This project is fully funded

My Students

"Nothing has such power to broaden the mind as the ability to investigate systematically and truly all that comes under thy observation in life." Marcus Aurelius

My students have a great love for learning and exploration of new ideas, especially through the world of science.

They come from diverse backgrounds and have many different learning styles, strengths, and needs. They all love to explore the world around them, are inspired by natural phenomena, and are driven by knowing how and why things behave as they do.

Our Title I school is located in a rural town and we are a very close-knit community. Many of the families at our school have been in the district for generations.

My Project

I am thrilled to have just found out that I will be teaching 5th grade science during the next school year. I am currently teaching an AIS & Enrichment class. Many of our enrichment lessons were focused on STEM activities. It was wonderful to see the students so engaged in what they were doing because they were exploring, problem solving, and coming to their own conclusions. The thought of being able to witness that every day, all day long through teaching science is beyond exciting for me.

Part of being a proper scientist is having the proper tools.

While the 6th grade science teacher (who is currently the 5th and 6th grade science teacher) will gladly lend me tools, I want to be sure the students have ready access to the tools they need to be successful within my classroom. I have created this project in hopes of beginning to build a supply of the resources and tools students needs to be successful in science. The digital microscope that connects to any electronic device will help them explore a world they cannot see with the naked eye. The measurement tools will help them to better understand the many properties of matter. The goggles will reinforce the need for safety and caution in science. The reference and experiment books will fill them with information and give them choices for pursuing their own interests in science. Each and every tool or resource will aid in fostering the students' abilities to be the most successful scientists they can be!

Thank you for taking the time to read my project and for any support you can offer! These resources will foster learning for years to come.

Mrs. Kolbeck C Grant Grimshaw School Grades 3-5

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Jiusion Original 40-1000X USB Microscope with Portable Carrying Case, Digital Magnification Endoscope Camera 8 LEDs Metal Base for Micro USB USB-C Android, Windows Mac Linux Chrome • Amazon Business $21.98 2 $43.96
24 Pack of Safety Glasses (24 Protective Goggles in 6 Different Colors) Crystal Clear Eye Protection - Perfect for Construction, Shooting, Lab Work, and More! • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Learning Resources LER2345-A1 Platform Scale, 5 Kilogram/11 Pound Capacity • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
hand2mind Plastic Bucket Balance For Kids Ages 5-8, Hands-On Way To Learn About Weight And Measurement, 2 Clear 1/2 Liter Buckets With Spouts For Easy Pouring (Set of 1) • Amazon Business $13.95 2 $27.90
The Science Book: Everything You Need to Know About the World and How It Works • Amazon Business $25.95 1 $25.95
Benail 10 Pack Plastic Cylinders and Beakers Set, Including 5 Pack Clear Plastic Graduated Cylinders (10, 25, 50, 100, 250ml) and 5 Pack Plastic Beakers Set (50, 100, 250, 500, 1000ml) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Ozeri ZK14-S Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, Black • Amazon Business $9.79 2 $19.58
Ozeri Pronto Digital Multifunction Kitchen and Food Scale, White • Amazon Business $9.79 2 $19.58
Learning Resources Hexagram Weights, Set of 54 Weights, Includes 1g, 5g, 10g, 20g, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $9.73 2 $19.46
IUU Newtons Cradle Balance Balls Metal Balance Ball Art in Motion Toy with Stainless Steel Frame and Solid Wooden Base (Black, Medium Size) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87
Smithsonian 10-Minute Science Experiments: 50+ quick, easy and awesome projects for kids • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39

Materials cost

$272.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$306.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.13

Total project goal

$360.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $360.85

4 Donors

-$165.36

Donations toward project cost

-$160.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

match offer

-$171.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$145.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.89

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 $0.00

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