STEAM Innovators: Designing, Building and Discovering!
Help me give my students STEM materials that will help nurture curiosity and creativity in students during their primary elementary years, laying the foundation for critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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My Project
Support our young scientists and engineers with STEAM kits for exploring life cycles, coding, weather patterns, and inventions!
Project Overview:
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students are ready to take their learning to the next level with real-world STEAM challenges. This project will fund hands-on kits and tools aligned to the Next Generation Science Standards, supporting life science, weather, physical forces, and engineering design.
We’re requesting:
Life cycle and habitat models to explore biology and ecosystems
Weather and climate tools to collect and analyze data
Force and motion kits with pulleys, ramps, and wheels
Coding robots for foundational programming skills
STEM journals, measurement tools, and engineering kits for real-world problem solving
This project empowers students to think critically, ask questions, and develop solutions—skills they’ll carry for life.
Why It Matters:
Our students love hands-on learning, but we currently rely on paper-based science. These materials allow us to implement rich, project-based learning in a culturally relevant, engaging way—promoting collaboration, creativity, and confidence in STEAM fields.
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
30 students impacted
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Design & Play STEAM Kits - Complete Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$69.99
1
$69.99
Meet the Standards Weather & Climate Kit - Gr. 3
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
Learning Resources Simple Machines Set
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$49.46
1
$49.46
STEM Craft Kit - 25 Engineering Project Ideas - Invention Kit with Over 400pcs of Craft Wood, Propellers, Wheels, Hot Glue, Hydraulics and More Supplies for DIY Kids' Projects
• Amazon Business
$35.95
1
$35.95
Ozobot STEAM Kit: Ozo Tells Time - Grades 3-12 - Adult
• School Specialty
$30.00
1
$30.00
Learning Resources Playground Engineering & Design STEM Set - 104 Pieces, Ages 5+ STEM Toys for Kids, Construction Toys
• Amazon Business
$28.49
1
$28.49
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$11.90
2
$23.80
Magnet for Kids Science Experiment Kits Electromagnet and Simple Circuit Kit Tools for School Lab Education Physics Projects Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Design & Play STEAM Planes Kit
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$19.99
1
$19.99
Sratte 26 Pcs Ocean Animals Figures Diorama Kit, Plastic Sea Creatures Model Toys Shark Jellyfish Dolphin Ocean Habitat Diorama Supplies for Back to School Gift Educational Learning Birthday Gift
• Amazon Business
Big Bouncy Ball Kit for Kids, FunKidz DIY Ultimate Magic Bouncy Balls Making Kit Science Craft Projects Birthday Party Activities for Boys Girls Ages 6-12 Includes Tennis Size Ball Model and Powder
• Amazon Business
$12.74
1
$12.74
Scientific Explorer My First Mind Blowing Science Experiment Kit, 11 Mind Blowing Science Activities and Experiments (Ages 6+)
• Amazon Business
$8.02
1
$8.02
Materials cost
$761.10
Vendor shipping charges
$41.50
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$844.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.94
Total project goal
$992.96
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