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Ms. Braggs from Atlanta GA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Students as Engineers: Unlock Creativity and Empower Students through Makerspaces

Help me give my students the ability to explore scientific and mathematical phenomena using a hands-on discovery approach to learning. Help students to not just read about scientific and mathematical concepts but encounter them through experimentation and ingenuity.

  • 1 donor
  • $2,107 still needed

expires Aug 13

  • 1 donor
  • $2,107 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Imagine a place where creativity knows no bounds, where young minds are ignited with passion, and where the seeds of innovation are sown. This is the vision of our upcoming Maker Space, a haven for students to delve into the realms of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). But to turn this vision into reality, we need your help.

At the heart of our Maker Space lies the belief that every child has the potential to be a maker, an inventor, a problem-solver.

By donating items to our Maker Space, you are not merely giving tools; you are nurturing curiosity, fostering collaboration, and empowering the next generation of innovators.

Your donation could be the spark that ignites a lifelong love for learning in a child's heart. From an organizer cart to circuit kits, from art supplies to robotics components, every contribution opens up new avenues for exploration and discovery. With your support, we can provide students with the resources they need to bring their ideas to life, to experiment fearlessly, and to learn through hands-on experience.

But the impact of your donation goes beyond the walls of our Maker Space. By investing in STEAM education, you are investing in the future of our society. You are equipping students with the skills and mindset they need to tackle the challenges of tomorrow, whether it's finding solutions to climate change, designing innovative technologies, or creating works of art that inspire and uplift.

Join us in building a brighter future, one donation at a time. Your generosity will not only enrich the lives of students today but will also ripple outwards, shaping a world where innovation thrives and creativity knows no bounds. Together, let's empower the next generation of thinkers, makers, and dreamers. Together, let's make a difference.

Ms. Braggs
Never Before Funded Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Copernicus Book Browser Cart with Plastic Tubs, 40-1/2 x 15-3/4 x 36-1/2 Inches, Black - Grades PreK-K - Toddler • School Specialty $298.46 1 $298.46
Lakeshore Maker Space Tool Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.50 1 $99.50
K'NEX Education Maker's Kit Large • Carolina Biological Supply Company $90.68 1 $90.68
Nasco E-Z Hold Knife with Cap - Classroom Pack of 12 • Nasco $38.36 2 $76.72
GSC Electra Dough Individual Kit - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $69.67 1 $69.67
Roylco© Straws & Connectors@trade; Set • Nasco $22.08 3 $66.24
KNEX K'NEX STEM Explorations: Swing Ride Building Set of 486 Pieces - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $62.09 1 $62.09
KNEX K'NEX STEM Explorations: Roller Coaster Building Set of 500 Pieces - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $60.52 1 $60.52
Lakeshore Maker Space Electrical Components Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Surebonder© All-Temperature Regular-Size Glue Sticks - Pkg. of 20 • Nasco $3.28 16 $52.48
Conductive Nylon Maker Tape - 65.6 ft. L x 1/4 in. W (20 m x 6.35 mm) • Nasco $10.16 5 $50.80
Lakeshore Maker Space Wire Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Hardware Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
School Smart Presentation Board Headers, 36 x 10 Inches, White, Pack of 10 - Lightweight - Stability • School Specialty $38.69 1 $38.69
Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering, and Engineering in the Classroom • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Lakeshore Maker Space Craft Tubes Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $32.99 1 $32.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Wooden Dowels Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Wooden Shapes Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Fasteners Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Plastic Tubing Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Gears & Spools Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $27.99 1 $27.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Foam Shapes Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Containers Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $21.99 1 $21.99
Lakeshore Maker Space Wheels & Propellers Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
School Smart Modeling Clay, Assorted Primary Colors, 5 Pounds - Comfortable • School Specialty $15.97 1 $15.97
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Zip-Line Racers - Rubber - Grades 3-8 - Kids • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Egg Drop - Grades 3-8 - Kids • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Balloon Cars - Grades 3-8 - Kids • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Hydraulics - Grades 3-8 - Kids • School Specialty $14.99 1 $14.99
Puffy Pipe Stems • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Sax Ready to Use Paper Based Clay, Off-White, 1 Pound - Lightweight - Durable • School Specialty $8.39 1 $8.39
Lakeshore Jumbo Colored Craft Sticks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$1,503.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $181.56

Sales tax

 $103.77

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,841.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$325.04

Total project goal

$2,166.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,166.91

1 Donor

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$51.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

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 $2,106.91

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