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Mrs. L. from Derry, NH is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sun Power on the Go

My students need 12 solar cells, 24 DC motors, 4 packages of alligator clips and 6 clamp lamps.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. L.'s classroom raised $372

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Power to the Sun! If we harness the energy from the sun, then we can run anything! My 6th grade NH science class loves their electronics and always assume they will be able to power them up. I know our resources are limited and hope to instill in my students a drive to find alternate sources of energy.

My students are fascinated with solar power. They think it is so cool but do not realize that it can be used for everyday things. Our class is studying electricity which they understand powers their electronics. After learning the limitations of this resource, I want them to understand how solar power works and apply it to their own electronics. My district has limited funds due to the economy and I am not able to buy the equipment for an in depth study.

If we could get solar panels with mini-motors, my class could do a hands-on study of solar power using some clamp lamps as sun sources. I hope to have them design different uses for their new power sources. Anytime students get "do" science instead of just hearing or seeing science, they grasp the concepts so much better.

Please make a difference in their learning. Your donation might spark an idea or zest for learning science that could affect our future. Furthermore, this equipment will be shared with 2 other teams of 6th graders reaching 240 students and 3 science teachers. You can inspire the next generation of scientists challenged with finding alternative sources of energy.

Mrs. L. Gilbert H Hood Middle School Grades 6-8 Derry, NH 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Solar Kit Motor with Ring Connectors • Nasco $1.95 24 $46.80
Clamp Lamp • Nasco $6.70 6 $40.20
Alligator Connector Cords – 12" • Nasco $8.75 4 $35.00
Mini Panels Encapsulated Solar Cell – 1V • Nasco $11.95 12 $143.40

Materials cost

$265.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$304.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.93

Total project goal

$371.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $371.85

3 Donors

-$174.96

Donations toward project cost

-$152.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.49

match offer

-$185.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$152.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.98

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 $0.00

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