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Ms. Cait from Las Vegas, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEMming the Gap: Bring Science Kits to Autism Classroom

Help me give my students STEM kits to enrich their understanding of the physical world and set our science unit into motion.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cait's classroom raised $160

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How is my gift used?Your donation will be applied to a classroom project, if available. If no projects are listed at this school, we'll send the funds to a teacher for later use.Learn more

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My Project

This project aims to engage students in hands-on physical science learning through the use of magnets, batteries, lights, and fans. These materials will allow students to explore essential concepts such as magnetism, electrical circuits, and energy transformation. By experimenting with magnets, they will experience the invisible forces of attraction and repulsion, helping them grasp how magnetism works in real-world applications. Using batteries and lights, students will build simple circuits, learning about the flow of electricity and how energy powers devices. The addition of fans will let students explore how electrical energy can be converted into mechanical motion, reinforcing the principles of energy transfer and transformation. This interactive, tactile approach to learning will deepen their understanding of physical science and make abstract concepts more accessible and engaging.

My students are particularly special in that they are deeply curious and excited about science, often showing more interest when they can engage in hands-on activities.

Many of them face challenges accessing these kinds of materials outside of school, making this project a unique opportunity to foster their love for STEM. By providing these kits, I aim to empower them to actively participate in scientific discovery, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork. The goal is not only to teach science but to inspire confidence in their ability to explore and understand complex concepts. This project will give my students the tools to make science come alive, helping them develop skills that will serve them well in future academic and career pursuits.

Ms. Cait Helen J Stewart Special School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Las Vegas, NV 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

6 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Poraxy 6 in 1 STEM Toys for Kids Ages 8-12, STEM Kits, 3D Wooden Puzzles, Educational Science Projects Building Model Kits, Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Years Old • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Be Amazing! Toys Big Bag of Science Works - Kids Science Experiment Kit with 65+ Amazing Experiments - Set Up Your First STEM Laboratory - Educational Chemistry Set For Boys & Girls Age 8 + • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Poraxy STEM Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-10-12, 5 Set 3D Wooden Puzzles, Toys for Ages 8-13, DIY Educational Science Building Kits Crafts, Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Poraxy 4 in 1 STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10, Science STEM Projects for Kids Age 8-12, 3D Puzzles, Educational Craft Building Toys, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Boys 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
TeiRAY Physics Science Magnet kit for Kids 4 5 6 7 8 12 Year Old Junior Education kit,Horseshoe Magnet stem Toy stem Magnets for Kids, Magnets for Kids • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
EUDAX Labs Junior Science N/S Magnet Set for Education Science Experiment Tools Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe/Compass Magnets • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$103.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.89

Total project goal

$159.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.29

5 Donors

-$129.88

Donations toward project cost

-$114.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.73

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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