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Ms. Abby Caroline Hughes from Spartanburg, SC is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Explorers: Harnessing the Sun, Weather, and Wind!

Help me give my students supplies for their STEM science projects for this coming school year!

  • $425 goal

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

This project expired on September 27, 2025.

My Project

My students are curious, hands-on learners who love exploring how science connects with the real world. This year, we're diving into three exciting STEM projects that will challenge them to think like engineers, meteorologists, and environmental scientists.

With your help, we’ll build solar ovens to harness the sun’s energy, create cloud models to understand weather patterns, and design hurricane-proof houses to simulate storm-resistant architecture.

These projects aren’t just fun — they build critical thinking, creativity, and teamwork skills that students will carry with them for life.

I teach a diverse group of hardworking students who thrive with hands-on learning. Many of them have limited access to STEM materials outside the classroom, and they light up when given the chance to build, test, and explore new ideas.

These projects will give them the opportunity to experiment like real scientists and engineers while learning about sustainable energy, extreme weather, and the power of design.

Solar Ovens – Students will design and build their own solar cookers to explore renewable energy and the greenhouse effect.

Requested supplies: pizza boxes, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, black construction paper, thermometers.

Cloud Models – To understand how clouds form and predict weather, students will create models using simple materials.

Requested supplies: clear plastic cups, shaving cream, food coloring, droppers, and weather journals.

Hurricane Houses – Students will build and test model houses to withstand simulated hurricane winds.

Requested supplies: craft sticks, glue, mini fans, foam board, modeling clay, and testing trays.

With your generous support, students will learn through doing — discovering how the sun can cook food, how clouds bring rain, and how design can protect buildings from storms. These projects will spark their interest in science, support critical standards, and maybe even inspire future careers in STEM.

Thank you for helping my students!

Ms. Abby Caroline Hughes J.G. McCracken Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Spartanburg, SC View local requests

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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SHJADE Mini Hot Glue Gun with 30 Glue Sticks, Fast Heating Hot Melt Gun, 20W Glue Gun Kit, Lightweight Craft Gun for DIY, Home Repairs, Kids' School Projects, White • Amazon Business $9.49 4 $37.96
Rarlan Washable Markers Bulk, Markers for Kids, Bulk pack, 12 Colors, 240 Count • Amazon Business $36.54 1 $36.54
SunWorks Construction Paper, Sky Blue, 12" x 18", 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $8.39 4 $33.56
Dynarex Cotton Ball, Non-Sterile and Large, Latex-Free, Pack of 2000 • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School Classroom Liquid Glue, Great for Making Slime, 1 gallon Bottle, 2-Pack, White • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
YEGEER 288 Count Colored Pencils Bulk, 12 Assorted Colors, Pre-sharpened Coloring Pencils Set for Kids and Adult, Teachers Essential Classroom Prizes, Back to School Supplies • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
Lockport 5 Pack Duct Tape Heavy Duty - Waterproof, Strong Adhesive Silver Duct Tape Bulk for Indoor Outdoor Repairs, Tear by Hand - 30 Yards x 2 Inch • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
RHBLME 30 Pack Pizza Boxes, 7.3 x 7.3 x 1.6 Inch Small Pizza Boxes Corrugated Cardboard Pizza Box, Reusable Kraft Pizza Boxes Bulk Takeaway Packaging Boxes, Keeps Pizza Cake Cookies Fresh • Amazon Business $23.88 1 $23.88
Elmer's Liquid School Glue, Slime & Craft, Safe and Non-Toxic, Washable, White, 4 Ounces Each, Great for Making Slime, 12 Count - Ideal for Classroom, Home, Office, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $11.03 2 $22.06
VEIDIA 2000 Pcs 4.5" Wooden Craft Sticks, Ice Cream Sticks,Natural Wood Popsicle Stick for Waxing, DIY Wood Crafts, Hair Removal and Waxing Supplies, Paint Stirrer, Art Projects and Ice Pop Sticks • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Fit Meal Prep [500 Pack] 6 x 10.75" Wax Paper Sheets for Food, Interfolded Precut Deli Paper, Pop Up Grease-Proof Sandwich Paper Wraps, Waterproof for Lunch, Food Basket, Microwave Cover, BBQ • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Amazon Basics Aluminum Foil, 175 Sq Ft, Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$305.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.50

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.73

Total project goal

$424.84

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