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Mrs. Andrea Startz from Ogden, UT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stem Supplies for Stem Minded Kids

Help me give my students STEM supplies that will engage and enhance their learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Andrea Startz's classroom raised $577

This project is fully funded

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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

In a modern classroom, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education has become an essential part of fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and creativity among students.

Help us use a diverse set of materials, including Magna-Tiles, Hot Wheels, Kanoodle, pipe cleaners, and other games, to create engaging and interactive STEM activities that cater to a wide range of learning styles and abilities.

Magna-Tiles are magnetic building tiles that can be used to teach geometry, spatial reasoning, and engineering concepts.

Teachers can design challenges where students must use these tiles to construct stable structures, such as bridges, towers, or houses.

This promotes understanding of balance, symmetry, and architectural principles.

Hot Wheels cars can be used for physics and engineering lessons.

Students can explore concepts like force, motion, and velocity by conducting experiments with different track setups. Teachers can also challenge students to design and build their own tracks, encouraging problem-solving and creativity.

Kanoodle is a 3D puzzle game that enhances critical thinking and spatial awareness. Students can work individually or in groups to solve puzzles of increasing complexity, fostering perseverance and logic.

Pipe cleaners are versatile materials for prototyping and crafting.

In STEM activities, students can use pipe cleaners to build simple circuits, create 3D models of molecules, or design basic robotic structures.

This hands-on approach allows for experimentation and exploration.

Other Games:

Teachers can incorporate various board games, card games, and puzzles to teach mathematical concepts, logical reasoning, and teamwork.

For instance, games like chess, Sudoku, or coding board games can promote critical thinking and strategy.

Overall, these materials offer an array of opportunities to engage students in STEM learning. By integrating hands-on activities, problem-solving challenges, and group projects, teachers can provide an enriching educational experience that fosters a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and prepares students for real-world s

Mrs. Andrea Startz New Bridge School Grades 3-5

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.

Ogden, UT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity Beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional • Amazon Business $39.98 2 $79.96
Huaker Kids Building STEM Toys,125 Pcs Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Kit for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls,Best Gift for Kids Creative Games & Fun Activity • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
PicassoTiles 353pcsMagnetic Brick Tile and Magnetic Tile Combo Set, Action Figures Included, Building Blocks STEM Toys, Educational Montessori Preschool Toddler Classroom Learning Toys, Kids Activity • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Educational Insights Kanoodle 3D Brain Teaser Puzzle Game, Featuring 200 Challenges, Stocking Stuffer, Gift for Ages 7+ • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
PicassoTiles Marble Run 100 Piece Magnetic Tile Race Track Toy Play Set STEM Building & Learning Educational Magnet Construction Child Brain Development Kit Boys Girls Age 3 4 5 6 7 8+ Years Old Toys • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magnetic Marble Run - 75-Piece STEM Building Set for Kids & Adults with Magnetic Track & Trick Pieces & Marbles for Building A Marble Maze, STEM Project (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Hot Wheels Car and Mega Track Pack with 40ft of Track, 43 Connectors and One 1:64 Scale Toy Car, Track Builder (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Juboury 1054Pcs Building Toy Building Blocks Bars Different Shape Educational Construction Engineering Set 3D Puzzle, Interlocking Creative Connecting Kit, Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $20.98 1 $20.98
Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems 1050 Pieces 30 Assorted Colors for Craft Arts Creative DIY Projects Decorations, 6mm x 12inch Fuzzy Colored Chenille Stem Sticks Set Craft Supplies for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Hot Wheels Track Builder Unlimited Long Jump Pack, Plyset with 13 Component Parts & 1:64 Scale Toy Car • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hot Wheels Track Builder Playset Split Loop Pack & 1 Toy Car in 1:64 Scale, Compatible with Other Hot Wheels Sets • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
Crayola Construction Paper - 480ct (2 Pack), Bulk School Supplies for Kids, Classroom Supplies for Preschool, Elementary, Great for Arts & Crafts • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Hot Wheels Cars, 10-Pack of Toy Cars in 1:64 Scale, Set of 10 Hot Wheels Race Cars, Mix of Officially Licensed & Unlicensed, Toy for Kids & Collectors (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Metal Brain Teaser Puzzles 6 Pcs Set for Kids Teens and Adults, Mind Puzzle Games for IQ Test, Chinese Wire Unlock Logic Toys for Party Favors, Classroom Prizes, Stocking Stuffers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$453.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$490.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.50

Total project goal

$576.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $576.65

1 Donor

-$245.08

Donations toward project cost

-$245.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$288.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$245.07

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.25

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 $0.00

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