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Mrs. Michelle from Venice, FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Michelle's classroom raised $392

STEM Kits for Science Class

Help me give my students fun and interesting STEM kits and brain teasers to do in their down time.

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Mrs. Michelle Island Village Montessori School
Venice, FL Grades 6-8

My Project

I want my students to have something engaging and meaningful to do after they’ve finished their work cycle.

These STEM kits and brain teasers are perfect for middle schoolers who need to keep their hands and brains busy without distracting classmates who are still working.

They encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, providing an educational yet fun activity. Additionally, these activities foster independence as students can easily manage them without constant supervision, allowing me to focus on other students. They are an excellent resource for sustaining a productive classroom environment.

Half of students from low‑income households

115 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Michelle Island Village Montessori School Grades 6-8 Venice, FL View local requests

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115 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thames And Kosmos Thames & Kosmos Gecko Run: Marble Run, Challenge Edition - Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $62.50 1 $62.50
Mysterystone Science Experiment for Kids Electricity and Magnetism Kit for Students Stem Kit Physics Lab Basic Circuit Board Kit for Learning Starter • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Insect Lore Ladybug Land with Prepaid Voucher Growing Kit, Pink - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $34.99 1 $34.99
Thames & Kosmos Orbiting Solar System STEM Kit | Build a Rotating Solar System Model | Planets Revolve Using a Windup Motor | Explore Gear Ratios | Science Fairs | Difficulty Level: Intermediate Small • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Educational Insights Kanoodle Gravity Brain-Bending Puzzle Game for Kids Teens & Adults Ages 7+ (3074) • Staples $22.99 1 $22.99
Learning Resources Human Anatomy Model - 4-1/2" • Blick Art Materials $21.51 1 $21.51
Sumind 2 Pieces Maze Ball 3D Maze Puzzle Brain Teasers Gravity 4 Inches Puzzle Toy Ball Sphere Educational Toys(Blue, Green) • Amazon Business $15.65 1 $15.65
Bamboo 3D Puzzle Metal Brain Teasers Puzzles Mind Game Toys Set for Teens and Adults Pack of 12pcs • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
FOLDOLOGY - The Origami Puzzle Game! Brain Teasers for Tweens, Teens & Adults | Stocking Stuffer, Gift for Ages 10+, Travel Game, Hands-On STEM Toy | Fold the Paper, Complete the Picture | 100 Puzzles • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Skylety 100 Pcs Mini Resin Animals Figures Tiny Resin Animals Bulk for Garden Accessories, Micro Landscape Ornaments Kit, Dollhouse Hide Crafts • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$278.54

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.66

Total project goal

$391.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $391.08

3 Donors

-$205.54

Donations toward project cost

-$174.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.83

Matching donations from our partners

-$185.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$157.71

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.83

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