STEM Explorers: Modeling Earth’s Spheres and Shaping Our Planet
Help me give my students use these materials to create visual representations of their science units as 5th graders such as interactions between earth systems (jars, seeds, rocks) and weathering and erosion (clay and clay tools).
$539 goal
This project expired on September 21, 2025.
This project expired on September 21, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
My students are creative, resilient, and eager to learn, even while facing significant challenges. Most of them are English Language Learners from low-income families, and our school’s focus on art integration allows us to reach them in unique, meaningful ways.
The materials I’m requesting—ecosystem jars, fast-growing seeds, air-dry clay, and clay tools—will make a huge difference for my students.
By building mini-ecosystems, they will observe how the Earth’s spheres interact, and by sculpting with clay, they’ll model weathering and erosion. These hands-on STEM projects will help bring complex science concepts to life, making learning accessible regardless of language proficiency.
My goals are to spark students’ curiosity about Earth science, build their observation and problem-solving skills, and empower them to express their ideas through art and science. These activities will encourage collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity—while also making science fun and memorable.
My students may face many obstacles, but they are kind, hardworking, and always ready to try something new. With your support, I can give them the opportunity to learn by doing, build their confidence, and help them discover the scientist and artist within themselves.
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
35 students impacted
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Crayola Air-Dry Clay - Value Pack, 25 lb, White
• Blick Art Materials
$36.62
5
$183.10
Dotting Tools Kit for Clay, Nail Art, Air Dry Clay, Sculpting Painting Embossing Scoring Modeling, Ball Stylus Pen, Rock, Silicone, Langqun
• Amazon Business
$6.99
15
$104.85
QAPPDA Mason Jars,Glass Jars With Lids 12 oz,Canning Jars For Pickles And Kitchen Storage,Wide Mouth Spice Jars With Black Lids For Honey,Caviar,Herb,Jelly,Jams,Set of 20
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
2.4lb River Rocks Pebbles for Plants & Succulents, Decorative Outdoor Landscaping Garden Rocks, Natural Small Mexican Beach Pebbles Aquarium Rocks Gravel for Fish Tanks Vase Yard Decor
• Amazon Business
$11.99
1
$11.99
Todd's Seeds Wheatgrass Seeds; Hard Red Winter Wheat, Non-GMO, Chemical Free, High Germination (1/2 Pound)
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Materials cost
$359.91
Vendor shipping charges
$62.50
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.40
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$457.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$80.79
Total project goal
$538.60
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