Spark Curiosity: Hands-On Science for Future Scientists
Help me give my students hands-on science materials so they can engage in exciting experiments and foster curiosity about the world around them. Your support will help our future scientists learn!
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
Magnets, magnifying glasses, ramps, and binoculars are potent tools that can transform our third-grade classroom into a hands-on science lab, sparking curiosity and discovery.
Magnets allow students to explore the forces of attraction and repulsion, helping them understand magnetic fields and how objects interact without touching.
Magnifying glasses enable students to examine small details up close, from the texture of leaves to the intricacies of insects, fostering observational skills and a sense of wonder about the microscopic world. Ramps offer a practical way to investigate motion, force, and gravity as students experiment with different objects to see how slopes and angles affect speed and acceleration. Binoculars open students' eyes to distant objects, perfect for observing birds, wildlife, and landscapes, encouraging a deeper connection to nature and the world beyond their immediate surroundings. These tools create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that bring science concepts to life in exciting ways!
Celestron Cometron 7 x 50 Binoculars
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$47.25
1
$47.25
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window Plant Growing Kit, Science Kit for Homeschool & Classrooms, Ages 5+
• Amazon Business
$30.11
1
$30.11
Get Out! Magnifying Glasses for Classroom - 6 Pack Shatterproof Hand Held Magnifying Glass for Students - Preschool Class Set of Lightweight Plastic Plant Leaf and Insect Magnifier Glass
• Amazon Business
$17.99
1
$17.99
Materials cost
$444.70
Vendor shipping charges
$23.90
Sales tax
$40.69
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$545.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$96.35
Total project goal
$642.31
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$642.31
5 Donors
-$642.31
Donations toward project cost
-$545.96
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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