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Ms. Gerena Franco from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Soldering Project Upcoming SY25-26

Help me give my students soldering projects for the upcoming school year. Students in my Senior Experience Course love this unit and enjoy keeping the projects they created.

  • $421 goal

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

This project expired on July 11, 2025.

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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

Funding soldering projects is an exciting opportunity because students enjoy the hands-on experience of building something they can keep. Soldering helps them understand how circuits work and gives them real-life skills in technology. They feel proud of their work and love seeing their projects come to life through their efforts.

The items I’m asking for, soldering kits and circuit boards; will make a big difference in their learning.

These materials will help students practice important skills like problem-solving and patience while also reinforcing what they’ve learned in class. With these resources, students can work safely and gain confidence in their abilities as they finish their projects.

My goal for this project is to give students a fun, hands-on learning experience that builds important skills and encourages creativity. By funding these materials, you’ll not only help students this year but also students in the 2025-2026 school year. These projects will help prepare them for future careers in technology and engineering. Thank you for supporting my students!

Ms. Gerena Franco Whitney Young Magnet High School Grades 9-12

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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 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learn to Solder Kits Hue, Bulk Educator Pack | DIY Soldering Kit for Beginners | Electronics Projects for Students, STEM Classes and Events | Science Project Electronic RGB LED Light Circuit Boards • Amazon Business $99.00 1 $99.00
Learn to Solder Kits Jitterbug, Bulk Educator Pack | DIY Soldering Kit for Beginners | Electronics Projects for Students & STEM Classes | Electronic Vibration Motor Circuit Boards with Battery • Amazon Business $99.00 1 $99.00
MiOYOOW Soldering Practice Kit, 2 Pack Line Following Robot Car Kit Beginners DIY Smart Car Soldering Project Kit for School STEM Education, Learning Electronic Toys for 10+ Years Old Boys Girls • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
2 Pack, MiOYOOW 4-Digit Digital Clock Kits with PCB, DIY Alarm Clock Soldering Project Kit for Learning Electronics Soldering Practice with English Instructions • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
MiOYOOW 2 Pack DIY Flashlight Soldering Kit Simple Funny LED Light Soldering Practice Kit for School STEM Education and Beginners Learning Electronics • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
MiOYOOW LED Christmas Tree Soldering Kit, Colorful RGB Flashing Christmas Soldering Project 3D Xmas Tree DIY Soldering Practice Kit for STEM Education and Christmas Decoration Present • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$322.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.13

Total project goal

$420.88

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