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Mrs. Wirtes from Union Mills, IN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Wirtes's classroom raised $1,019

STEM Supplies for Active Learners

Help me give my students STEM supplies for hands-on science and an unforgettable classroom experience!

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Mrs. Wirtes South Central Junior Senior High School
Union Mills, IN Grades 9-12

My Project

The items requested in this project are a combination of STEM activity supplies as well as storage containers to keep everything neat and organized. My school implemented an Integrated Chemistry and Physics course this year and these supplies will help take the curriculum from drab to fab by providing students with active hands-on activities.

Providing students with a high quality education is my primary goal.

The various physics related items in this project will allow students to dig in and create visuals for our curriculum as opposed to 'just learning' about it. The DC Motor Kits, Build-your-own radio sets, Anti Gravity Magnetic Levitation kits, and Snap Circuit kits will allow my physics students exceptional hands-on opportunities! These items will help bring the curriculum to life, put them in the drivers seat for their education, and promote STEM thought processes in all students.

Other items in this project are to restock classroom consumables as well as protect classroom items. The storage containers and locks will be used to keep all supplies organized and locked up- preventing items going missing. The sponges and dish soap will allow students quality supplies to clean lab equipment with. The tongs, glass stir rods, food coloring, and plastic droppers will allow for various experiments and labs in the chemistry courses.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Wirtes South Central Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12 Union Mills, IN View local requests

More than a third 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

120 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 300 Projects | Full Color Manual Parts | STEM Educational Toy for Kids 8+ 2.3 x 13.6 x 19.3 inches • Amazon Business $46.88 6 $281.28
4M Kidzlabs Anti Gravity Magnetic Levitation Science Kit - Maglev Physics Stem Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys (3686) • Amazon Business $16.99 8 $135.92
Science Kits for Kids Age 8-12 12-14, STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10, STEM Toys Build Your Own FM Radio Kit, DIY Electronic Snap Circuits Projects Gifts for Teen Girls Boys 9 11 13 15 16+ (Classic Wood) • Amazon Business $9.99 10 $99.90
Sntieecr 276PCS DC Motor Kit, Mini Electric Circuit Kit for DIY Science Projects with Motors, LED Light, Vanes Propeller, AA Battery Holder, Plastic Gears, Gift for Kids • Amazon Business $31.99 2 $63.98
SHEUTSAN 3 PCS 10.2 Inches Beaker Tongs with Black Rubber Coated Ends, Chrome Plated Steel Surface, Flask Pliers Clamping Tools for 50-2000mL Capacity Beaker • Amazon Business $16.49 2 $32.98
Sterilite 12-Pack Storage Box, Stackable Clear Plastic Bins with Snap-On Lids, 6 Quart • Amazon Business $31.58 1 $31.58
IRIS USA 13 Qt Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Pack - BPA-Free, Made in USA - See-Through Organizing Solution, Latches, Durable Nestable Containers, Secure Pull Handle - Clear • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Eisco - Mole Set with 4 Metal Bars Representing 1 Mole of Copper, Iron, Zinc, and Aluminum for Chemistry Education • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
ForPro Professional Collection Disposable Nitrile Gloves, Chemical Resistant, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Non-Sterile, Food Safe, 4 Mil, Black, X-Large, 100-Count • Amazon Business $11.45 2 $22.90
Amazon Grocery, Olive Oil, Light Flavor, 51 Fl Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $10.20 2 $20.40
Burry Life Science U Glass Stirring Rod 12 Inch Length Stir Stick with Both Ends Round 24 pcs/pk • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Food Coloring - 30 Colors Food Coloring Liquid, Natural Vibrant Food Color for Baking, Cookies, Easter Egg, Icing, Dessert Decorating, Fondant, Making DIY Supplies Kit - 6ml/0.25oz • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
AIDEA Non Scratch Scrub Sponge, 24Count, Sponges for Dishes, Sponges Kitchen, Cleaning Sponge, Cleans Fast Without Scratching, Stands Up to Stuck-on Grime, Cleaning Power for Everyday Jobs • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
15 Pack Glass Stirring Rods: Diameter 5mm Length 6 inch Glass Stir Sticks, Borosilicate Glass Stirring Rod for Mixing Lab • Amazon Business $8.92 1 $8.92
Food Coloring Liquid - 16 Colors Vibrant Food Coloring Set, Upgraded Tasteless Food Grade Food Dye for Cake Decorating, Baking, Cookies, Icing, Slime, Easter Egg, Fondant and DIY Crafts - 10ml Bottles • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
20 Pack Plastic Pipettes Droppers 5ML Clear Silicone Liquid Dropper with Bulb Tip Clean Brush Eye Droppers for Candy Mold Gummy Making Kitchen Oil Science Crafts Transfer Eyedropper • Amazon Business $6.75 1 $6.75
Dawn Ultra Antibacterial EZ-Squeeze Hand Soap, Apple Blossom, 22 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $3.07 2 $6.14
Dawn EZ-Squeeze Ultra Dish Soap, Dishwashing Liquid, Original, Dish Soap Refill, 22 fl oz • Amazon Business $3.07 2 $6.14

Materials cost

$823.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$865.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$152.82

Total project goal

$1,018.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,018.80

1 Donor

-$432.99

Donations toward project cost

-$432.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$509.40

Match offer toward project cost

-$432.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$76.41

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 $0.00

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