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Ms. Perrotta from Saint Paul, MN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Perrotta's classroom raised $156

Sparkling Science: Exploring Crystal Growth Through Hands-On Discovery

Help me give my students the chance to grow crystals! , My students will gain a hands-on understanding of chemical reactions and the scientific process while developing patience, observation skills, and excitement for discovery.

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Ms. Perrotta Frost Lake Elementary School
Saint Paul, MN Grades 3-5

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Encourage our students' natural curiosity with the award-winning 4M Crystal Growing Science Kits—an engaging, hands-on way to explore the wonders of chemistry and geology. These globally renowned STEM kits transform scientific concepts into exciting, accessible experiments that allow students to see real results right before their eyes. Rather than simply reading about crystal formation, students actively participate in the process, mixing compounds, observing chemical reactions, and tracking growth over time.

By following the step-by-step instructions, students will conduct seven different crystal-growing experiments, each producing a unique, sparkling formation.

As the crystals slowly develop, children practice patience, careful measurement, observation, and data recording—key skills used by real scientists. Watching each crystal form inside its own display dome builds anticipation and reinforces understanding of how minerals naturally grow in structured patterns.

The kit includes crystal compounds, seven individual display domes, stirring supplies, and detailed instructions, making it easy to set up and conduct experiments successfully. In addition to introducing foundational chemistry and geology principles, students will have beautiful finished crystals they can proudly keep and display—a lasting reminder of their scientific discovery.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

110 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Perrotta Frost Lake Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Saint Paul, MN View local requests

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

110 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
4M 7 Crystal Growing Science Experimental Kit with Display Cases - Easy DIY STEM Toy Lab Experiment Specimens, Educational Gift for Kids, Teens, Boys & Girls • Amazon Business $13.46 5 $67.30
36 Extra Large Assorted Rock Candy Sticks: Espeez - Candy Party Favors - for Birthdays, Weddings, Receptions, Bridal, Baby Showers - Rock Bulk • Amazon Business $33.57 1 $33.57

Materials cost

$100.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$132.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.36

Total project goal

$155.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $155.74

1 Donor

-$44.12

Donations toward project cost

-$44.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$103.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$88.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.79

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 $0.00

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