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STEM Project Based Learning

Help me give my students STEM tools like a digital camera and virtual reality science kits and activities for project based learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Richards's classroom raised $1,541

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As a STEM based school, our school has a strong curriculum centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. In the younger grades, we start small and build upon that foundational knowledge as students grow. Just like a tiny seedling sprouting into a big tree! The most important part of learning in the younger grades, is keeping things fun! These STEM items will allow us to approach learning in a fun and exciting way. We need a digital camera, virtual reality science kit, planter boxes and more for hands-on STEM lessons.

By sponsoring our campaign, you are helping to create a love of all things science, technology, engineering, and math!

Project tagged as

Rochester, NY
Grades PreK-2
Engineering & Technology
Science
Charter School
Lab Equipment
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Richards Rochester Academy of Science 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.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Digital Camera for Kids Boys and Girls - 36MP Children's Camera with 32GB SD Card，Full HD 1080P Rechargeable Electronic Mini Camera for Students, Teens, Kids(Light Blue) • Amazon Business $58.99 4 $235.96

Abacus Brands Bill Nye's VR Science Kit - Virtual Reality Kids Science Kit, Book and Interactive STEM Learning Activity Set (Full Version - Includes Goggles) • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98

FOYUEE Raised Planter Box with Legs Outdoor Elevated Garden Bed On Wheels for Vegetables Flower Herb Patio • Amazon Business $68.12 2 $136.24

GrowLED LED Indoor Garden, Herb Garden, Kitchen Garden, Height Adjustable, 20W Grow Light, Automatic Timer, Ideal for Plant Grow Novice Or Enthusiasts, Various Plants, DIY Decoration, White • Amazon Business $50.99 2 $101.98

Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Activities Science Kits - Gifts for Kids - Educational Kids Christmas Toys for Boys & Girls - Crafts Projects Gift for Ages 4 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old Boy & Girl • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96

Magnetic Tiles Building Blocks, Magnet Toys for Kids, STEM Approved Educational Toys,3D Magnet Puzzles Stacking Blocks for Boys Girls,100 PCS Advanced Set with 2 Cars • Amazon Business $47.99 2 $95.98

ButterflyEdufields 25+ STEM Projects Kit for Kids with Electric Motor | Science Experiments Kit for Boys and Girls | DIY Educational Learning Toys for Ages 5-12 Years • Amazon Business $40.84 2 $81.68

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Sensory Science Kit - Mega Science Combo Kit for Kids, Includes Sensory Play Sand, Slime, Putty, and Other Sensory Experiments, Great Interactive Learning and Stress Relief Toy • Amazon Business $27.95 2 $55.90

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Earth Science Kit - Over 15 Science Experiments & STEM Activities for Kids, Crystal Growing, Erupting Volcanos, 2 Dig Kits & 10 Genuine Specimens, a Great STEM Science Kit • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98

STEM Master Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 - STEM Toys Kit w/176 Durable Pieces, Design Guide, Reusable Toy Storage Box, Educational Gift for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $15.85 3 $47.55

Dino Soap Making Kit for Kids - Dinosaur Science Kits for Kids All Ages - STEM DIY Activity Craft Kits - Crafts Gift for Girls and Boys • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98

4M Solar System Planetarium - DIY Glow In The Dark Astronomy Planet Model Stem Toys Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys, Model:3427 • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97

Materials cost			$1,260.19
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$18.90
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,309.09
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$231.02
Total project goal			$1,540.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$1,540.11
8 Donors			-$946.20
Donations toward project cost			-$897.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$49.15
match offer			-$484.75
Match offer toward project cost			-$412.04
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$72.71
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$109.15
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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STEM Project Based Learning

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

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