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Mrs. Gessner from Philadelphia, PA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simple STEM Supplies

Help me give my students materials for a series of different STEM based projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gessner's classroom raised $1,338

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are extremely diverse, coming from all over the world, speaking in 40 different languages. We LOVE science and we LOVE all things STEM. STEM is science, technology, engineering, and math. The most important thing to take away from this is that STEM is for everyone! STEM challenges are great for group work, too! Easily done in the classroom, these simple STEM challenges encourage many skills, including problem-solving and creative thinking. STEM is everywhere! The simple fact that STEM surrounds us is why it’s so important for my kids to be a part of, use, and understand STEM, from research on the internet to measurements around the house. Ordinary everyday activities use STEM. The materials we'll be using are just that: ordinary, everyday materials.

Mrs. Gessner J Hampton Moore 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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Nearly all 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

600 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
48 Pack 25 Oz Sports Water Bottles Clear Water Bottles Plastic Bulk Reusable Water Bottles, Pull Top Leakproof Drink Spout for DIY Customization Fitness Hiking Cycling Gym Workout Business Branding • Amazon Business $109.99 4 $439.96
Makita 30 Pack - 4.5" Cut Off Wheels for Grinders - Aggressive Cutting for Metal & Stainless Steel/INOX - 4-1/2" x .045 x 7/8-Inch • Amazon Business $54.85 7 $383.95
300 Pcs Cardboard Tubes for Crafts, Thick Craft Rolls Tubes Empty Toilet Paper Tubes for DIY Art Craft Handmade Projects Kid Classrooms Dioramas First Day of School, 1.57 x 3.35 Inch (Brown) • Amazon Business $62.99 2 $125.98
[100 Count] Disposable Plastic Dome Lids for 10, 12, 16, & 20 oz. Paper Hot Coffee Cup - White • Amazon Business $11.87 5 $59.35
Kolavia 100 PCS Party Balloons, 12 Inches Premium Assorted Colorful Balloons, Bulk Pack of Strong Latex Balloons for Birthday, Party, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary and Vacation • Amazon Business $5.79 5 $28.95
365 by Whole Foods Market, Mini Marshmallows, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $3.19 5 $15.95
Surebonder Cordless Hot Glue Gun, High Temperature, Full Size, 60W, 50% More Power - Sturdily Bonds Metal, Wood, Ceramics, Leather & Other Strong Materials (Specialty Series CL-800F) • Amazon Business $15.15 1 $15.15
Yiasangly 5ml Liquid Droppers Clear Medicine Silicone and Plastic Pipettes Eye Dropper with Bulb Tip for Kids Candy Molds (8 Pack) • Amazon Business $4.55 2 $9.10
Surebonder DT-50 All Temperature 50 Glue Sticks, 4-Inch • Amazon Business $7.22 1 $7.22
POPLAY 60PCS Colorful Glass Marbles,9/16 inch Marbles Bulk for Kids Marble Games,DIY and Home Decoration • Amazon Business $5.05 1 $5.05

Materials cost

$1,090.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,137.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.65

Total project goal

$1,337.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,337.67

1 Donor

-$1,328.85

Donations toward project cost

-$1,137.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$191.83

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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