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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 Supplies

Help me give my students access to a variety of STEM building materials.

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expires Aug 14

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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
Vtopmart 4 Pack Clear Stackable Storage Drawers, 4.4'' Tall Acrylic Bathroom Makeup Organizer,Plastic Storage Bins For Vanity, Undersink, Kitchen Cabinets, Pantry, Home Organization and Storage • Amazon Business $25.97 3 $77.91
burgkidz Building Blocks STEM Pipe Tube Learning Toys Birthday Gifts, Educational Autistic Toy Compatible Building Pipeworks Constructions for Kids Boys Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8+ • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
NXONE 195 PCS Educational STEM Toys for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Construction Building Blocks Toy Building Sets Kids Toys Creative Activities Games with Storage Box • 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
FUBAODA Kids 600pcs Set Building Blocks Construction Toy - Learning Playset STEM Educational Kit Child Branin Development Preschool Kindergarten Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Curious 2 Learn Pastel Colors Building Blocks 300ct - Kids STEM Toys Educational Building Toys- Discs Sets Interlocking, Solid Plastic for Preschool Kids Boys and Girls Aged 3+, Creativity Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ELONGDI Magnetic Building Blocks, [ 132 Pieces ] Lengthen Building Sticks Set, Magnet Stem Toys Set Non-Toxic Building 3D Puzzle Boys Toys for Kids and Adult • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
KASHIAOTE Gears Interlocking Learning Set, STEM Construction Toy Set - Building Kids Toys 180 Pcs - 10 Colors • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
NiToy Snowflake Interlocking Building Block Educational Toy 300PCS for Kids Ages 3+, Multi-Color Solid Plastic Early Learning Creativity STEM Toy with Carrying Case Safe Material • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$244.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.08

Total project goal

$353.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.86

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 $353.86

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