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Mr. Takach from Stamford, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Solar-Powered Cars

Help me give my students solar car kits to build 21st century skills, improve problem solving, and build critical thinking skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Takach's classroom raised $411

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

I am thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for our middle school students to dive into the world of renewable energy and engineering by constructing their very own solar-powered cars. With your help, we aim to provide our students with hands-on experience through Solar Car kits, fostering a passion for technology and sustainability.

The Solar Car kits we seek to acquire will enable our students to explore the fundamental principles of solar energy while engaging in a fun and educational project.

These kits come equipped with everything needed to assemble and race solar-powered cars, offering an interactive and enriching learning experience for our students.

Our goal with this project is to inspire a passion for STEM and sustainability in our students. We aim to foster a learning environment where creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration flourish. Through the construction and experimentation of solar cars, we intend to encourage innovative thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability among our students. Furthermore, we aspire to broaden their perspectives on environmental issues and alternative energy sources, empowering them to become informed global citizens capable of addressing real-world challenges.

Mr. Takach Dolan Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

Stamford, CT 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

600 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Solar Car Design Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $163.35 1 $163.35
United Scientific Multimeter, Digital - Grades 6-12 - Adult • School Specialty $8.39 8 $67.12
Blomiky 1M 1 Red and 1 Black 2 Wire Alligator Clips to Allligator Clips and 1 Red and 1 Black 2 Wire Alligator Clip Plug to 4mm Banana Plug Alligactor Clip Cable • Amazon Business $6.99 8 $55.92
Replacement Motors for Carolina STEM Challenge: Solar Car Design Kit Pack of 8 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $21.60 1 $21.60

Materials cost

$307.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.71

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.64

Total project goal

$410.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.96

4 Donors

-$390.96

Donations toward project cost

-$332.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.64

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $0.00

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