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Ms. Grace from Waterfall, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Start Up Stem Lab for Grades K-6

Help me give my students the hands-on experiences that will ignite their creativity through the Make it Bounce kits and to problem solve using the Bouyancy STEM kits.

  • $1,396 goal

This project expired on March 19, 2025.

This project expired on March 19, 2025.

My Project

I am in the process of starting up a STEM lab for our elementary school. However, with so little/ to no funding to get supplies, I would love to have more hands-on experiences rather than just having the students watch demonstrations. While seeing science in action provides some insight into the scientific wonders, students learn best by being immersed in the experience.

Project-based STEM activities such as the Bouyancy Kit and the Make it Bounce Kits can help students build confidence in their academics and make them more interested in school.

Our students are coming from a low-income community. I would love to be able to give these students the confidence to excel not only in education but in their lives. STEM education helps students develop skills that are in high demand in the job market, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. These skills are essential for tackling global challenges like climate change and health crises.

Any help that you would willing to provide would be greatly appreciated by not only myself but by my students as well.

Ms. Grace Forbes Road Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

120 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Boats and Buoyancy Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $62.10 8 $496.80
Carolina STEM Challenge: Make It Bounce Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $56.48 4 $225.92
Aquatic Buddies Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $30.42 6 $182.52

Materials cost

$905.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $237.68

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,186.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$209.38

Total project goal

$1,395.88

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