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Ms. Webb from Durham, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STAR Explorers: Future Scientists at Work!

Help me give my students lab coats, goggles, notebooks, and pencils to explore STEM through hands-on experiments, fostering curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of science in my STAR Explorers club!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Webb's classroom raised $578

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

STAR Explorers is a science club dedicated to empowering young girls to embrace STEM through hands-on experiments, innovative projects, and real-world exploration. Our mission is to spark curiosity, build confidence, and develop critical thinking skills in a supportive environment where our girls can shine.

This club creates a space for middle school girls to explore science in ways they never imagined, from conducting exciting lab experiments to learning about real-world scientific applications.

The impact of STAR Explorers goes beyond the classroom—it fosters a love for learning, teamwork, and problem-solving that will prepare these girls for success in future STEM fields.

To help our girls thrive, we are seeking essential items like lab coats, goggles, pencils, and notebooks. These tools will ensure each member is fully equipped to participate safely and actively in experiments. The lab coat and goggles promote safety while boosting their confidence as budding scientists. The notebooks and pencils provide a personal space to document observations, record results, and reflect on their learning journey.

The goal of this project is to provide our STAR Explorers with the resources they need to dive fearlessly into science, while also showing them that their potential is limitless. What makes these girls special is their boundless curiosity, their determination to learn, and their willingness to challenge themselves in a field where they can truly make a difference.

With your support, STAR Explorers can continue to inspire the next generation of trailblazing women in STEM. Help us equip these incredible girls to reach for the stars—literally and figuratively!

Ms. Webb Reaching All Minds STEM Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Durham, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 25 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Safety Goggles Large Assorted Colors Value Pack of 10 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $58.77 2 $117.54
Wide Ruled Composition Notebook Science: Wide Rule Notebook and 110 Wide Ruled Pages • Amazon Business $6.99 15 $104.85
Seajan 12 Pcs Unisex Kids Lab Coat Bulk Soft Kids Scrubs White Doctor Coat Scientist Halloween Costume for Boys and Girls (L Size) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Seajan 12 Pcs Unisex Kids Lab Coat Bulk Soft Kids Scrubs White Doctor Coat Scientist Halloween Costume for Boys and Girls (M Size) • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Seajan 12 Pcs Unisex Kids Lab Coat Bulk Soft Kids Scrubs White Doctor Coat Scientist Halloween Costume for Boys and Girls(S Size) • Amazon Business $50.99 1 $50.99
Tiny Mills 24 Pcs Galaxy Outer Space Multi Point Stackable Pencil with Eraser for Outer Space Galaxy Birthday Party Favor Prize Carnival Goodie Bag Stuffers Classroom Rewards • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98

Materials cost

$407.34

Vendor shipping charges

$15.28

Sales tax

$31.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$490.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.56

Total project goal

$577.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$577.06

2 Donors

-$288.53

Donations toward project cost

-$245.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.28

Matching donations from our partners

-$288.53

Match offers toward project cost

-$245.25

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.28

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$0.00

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