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Mr. Hartman from Baltimore MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Solar Makes Sense

My students need K'Nex Solar Energy kits and a hand-crank flashlight to explore alternative energy sources while being engineers in class.

$298 goal

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Why are my students amazing? My students are amazing because many of them come from backgrounds that are challenging, but they never let it hold them down.

My students work hard at school, and that's why I work hard for them.

I make sure that state and city budgets don't limit my students' learning. I make sure that they get what they need to learn and to thrive in lessons big and small—and you are a big part of that!

My Project

My students are leaning about solar energy, but they are missing out on an awesome opportunity to learn by doing. Engineering is part of our curriculum - and any time I can make a science lesson more meaningful by incorporating engineering into it - I'm excited, and so are the kids.

Solar just makes more sense when you can see it in action - and even more sense if you are the one building it.

The K'Nex Solar Energy Kits that I am requesting will allow students to work collaboratively to build, test, and modify working solar cars and other fun projects.

These engaging kits are a great hook to get students interested in science and engineering. They make learning fun and can be the difference between engagement and disinterest. Thank you for supporting my students - we all appreciate what you do to make my classroom an amazing place to learn.

Mr. Hartman

Grades 3-5

Hamilton Elementary Middle School 236

Baltimore, MD

Maryland

Nearly all students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 350 students.

7 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

K'NEX Education - Investigating Solar Energy Set • Amazon Business $64.86 3 $194.58

American Educational 7-1853 DC Crank Generator, 6-1/2" Length x 2-1/2" Width x 4-1/2" Height • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87

Materials cost			$207.45
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$12.45
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$253.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$44.65
Total project goal			$297.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$297.66
4 Donors			-$242.97
Donations toward project cost			-$210.51
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$32.46
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$4.69
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Solar Makes Sense

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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Help teachers & students in your hometown this season! Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Solar Makes Sense

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.