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Ms. Beer from Santa Ana CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Building Fun

Help me give my students access to a variety of STEM building materials for hands-on learning.

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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

This proposal aims to procure a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) building materials to enhance student learning experiences.

These materials facilitate hands-on exploration, experimentation, and problem-solving, fostering a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and encouraging creativity and innovation.

The materials requested support student learning by providing:

Hands-On Exploration: These materials provide opportunities for hands-on exploration and experimentation, allowing students to engage with STEM concepts in a tangible and meaningful way.

Cross-Disciplinary Learning: STEM building materials encourage the integration of multiple disciplines, promoting a holistic understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Problem-Solving Skills: Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills as they design, test, and iterate their creations, learning through trial and error.

Creativity and Innovation: By providing open-ended building materials, students are encouraged to think creatively and innovatively, exploring new ideas and solutions to real-world problems.

Collaborative Learning: Group projects and cooperative activities foster collaboration and communication skills, as students work together to design and build their creations.

Real-World Relevance: STEM building materials allow students to engage with real-world problems and scenarios, making learning relevant and meaningful.

In conclusion, the procurement of a variety of STEM building materials will greatly enrich student learning experiences by providing opportunities for hands-on exploration, cross-disciplinary learning, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, collaboration, and real-world relevance. These materials will empower students to become active learners and critical thinkers, preparing them for success in the 21st-century workforce. Thank you for considering this proposal to support STEM education initiatives.

Ms. Beer
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CuteTiger Mangetic Tiles, 100PCS Magnet Building Toys, Magnetic Building Set for Kids, Stacking Blocks, Perfect STEM Toys Gift for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
K’NEX Imagine: 100 Model Building Set – 863 Pieces, STEM Learning Creative Construction Model for Ages 7-10, Interlocking Engineering Toy for Boys & Girls, Adults - Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $47.60 1 $47.60
JOYIN 236Pcs Glowing Marble Run with Motorized Elevator- Construction Building Blocks Toys with 30 Glow in The Dark Plastic Marbles, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
LTKFFFdp Magnetic Building Blocks STEM Educational Toys for Kids Ages 4-12, Ball Track and 3D Stacking Construction Set • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
NEOACT 600 PCS Building Blocks Connect Toys,Interlocking Solid Plastic Educational Toys Sets for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Promote Fine Motor Skills and Sensory Development. • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Straw Constructor Toys STEM Building 600Pcs Toy Interlocking Plastic Engineering Thin Tube Blocks Educational Kit for 3 4 5 6 7years Kids Boys and Girls Gift • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$231.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.50

Total project goal

$336.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $336.68

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 $336.68

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