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Mrs. Randle from Palestine, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM in 5th Grade

Help me give my students STEM supplies for our curious and ambitious students.

  • $521 goal

This project expired on March 5, 2024.

This project expired on March 5, 2024.

Mrs. Randle Westwood Elementary School
Palestine, TX Grades PreK-2

My Project

Thank you for taking the time to review our project. The STEM activities and supplies will provide my students with hands-on activities. We can sit in our seats and read our science books, but when we can create and use our imaginations the students learn so much more.

STEM is a great way for my students to create, imagine, and grow.

The materials will be used inside and outside as my students build, create, and attempt these activities. Thank you for your generosity and time.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

40 students impacted
Mrs. Randle Westwood Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Palestine, TX 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

40 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WORKPRO Pink Cordless 20V Lithium-ion Drill Driver Set, 1 Battery, Charger and Storage Bag Included - Pink Ribbon • Amazon Business $55.98 1 $55.98
EUDAX School Physics Labs Basic Electricity Discovery Circuit and Magnetism Experiment kits for High School Students Electromagnetism Elementary Electronics • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
hand2mind Animal Science Kit for Kids 8-12, Kids Science Kit with Fact-Filled Guide, Learn About Animal Biology and Dissect Owl Pellets, STEM Toys, 10 Science Experiments • Amazon Business $22.49 2 $44.98
Steve Spangler Science Boo Bubbles – Dry Ice Science Experiment Kit for Kids – Easy and Safe, Makes Super Bouncing Bubbles, Top STEM Learning Kit for Classroom and Home • Amazon Business $30.08 1 $30.08
Steve Spangler's Ghost Science Kit, Science Experiment Kit for Kids and Classroom • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Amazon Basics 100-Pack AA Alkaline High-Performance Batteries, 1.5 Volt, 10-Year Shelf Life • Amazon Business $23.81 1 $23.81
Steve Spangler Science 858510 Oobleck Mix, 16 oz Powder Packets, White Slime – Science Kits for Kids, Safe, Non-Toxic, Environmentally Friendly, Encourages Creative STEM Learning for Classrooms / Home • Amazon Business $10.31 2 $20.62
Steve Spangler Science Colorful Growing Orbs Starter Kit, 2.6 oz. Bag with Plastic Tank – Science Kits for Kids to Learn About Polymers, Exciting STEM Activity for Classroom and Home Learning • Amazon Business $9.01 2 $18.02
SPACECARE Magnetic Sand Iron Filings Iron Powder Filings Magnetic Power for Magnet Education and School Projects, Storage (12 Ounces) with Shaker Lid, 1 Pack Iron Oxide Powder Shavings for Science • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Instant Snow Powder- 20 Packs • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
WORKPRO Safety Work Gloves, Pink Working Gloves for Women Men, Touch Screen, Terry Fabric, Non-Slip (Medium, Pink Ribbon) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Duracell Coppertop AAA Batteries with Power Boost Ingredients, 16 Count Pack Triple A Battery with Long-lasting Power, Alkaline AAA Battery for Household and Office Devices • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
Steve Spangler's Water Absorbing Polymer Cubes - Clear Cubes Absorb 200x Their Weight in Water! • Amazon Business $13.77 1 $13.77
Amazon Basics 8-Pack 9 Volt Alkaline Performance All-Purpose Batteries, 5-Year Shelf Life, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $11.16 1 $11.16
Steve Spangler Science Giant Energy Stick – Fun Science Kits for Kids to Learn About Conductors of Electricity, Safe, Hands-On STEM Learning Toy, Independent or Group Activity for Classrooms or Home • Amazon Business $11.05 1 $11.05
STEM Toy Rock Science Kit Geology Mineral Specimen For Kid Geologists • Amazon Business $10.00 1 $10.00
WRITECH Retractable Gel Pens Quick Dry Ink Pens Fine Point 0.5mm Multicolor For Journaling, Drawing, Doodling, and Notetaking (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $9.80 1 $9.80
Maxmoral DIY Fruit Battery-Potato Alarm Clock for Primary Student Science Experiment • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Tornado Tube - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$406.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.10

Total project goal

$520.68

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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