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Ms. Travalino from Kailua Kona, HI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Taking Flight

Help me give my students kites to explore the real life application of how wind speeds affect a kite's ability to lift off the ground.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Travalino's classroom raised $434

This project is fully funded

My Project

I would like to introduce my students to science of flight using kites. Introducing kites into the classroom provides an engaging way for my students to explore the real-life application of wind speeds and their impact on a kite's ability to lift off the ground. Kites are not only fun to fly; they serve as excellent tools for understanding the basic principles of physics and aerodynamics. By allowing my students to fly kites, they can observe how varying wind speeds influence the lift generated by the kite’s shape and materials. My students can also experiment by flying kites in various wind conditions, observing how a gentle breeze can gently lift a kite skyward while stronger winds might cause challenges such as stability and control. Your donation would be a great help in providing my students with the materials they need to learn and grow.

Ms. Travalino Kealakehe Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kailua Kona, HI View local requests

More than half 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

23 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 Pack Large Kites Dragon Kite Octopus Kite Green Snake Kite Shark Kite Devil Fish Kite Bat Kites Swallow Fish Kite with 6 328ft Kite Line Handle for Girls Boys Adults, Easy to Fly • Amazon Business $42.99 2 $85.98
Leitee 6 Pack Large Kite for Kids and Adults Butterfly Kite for Kids Age 4-8-12 Dragonfly Owl Parrot Eagle Goldfish Kids Kite Easy to Fly for Kites Game Beach Outdoor Activities Gifts • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
Leitee 6 Pack Large Kite for Kids and Adults Butterfly Kite for Kids Age 4-8-12 Dragonfly Owl Parrot Eagle Goldfish Kids Kite Easy to Fly for Kites Game Beach Outdoor Activities Gifts • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
Leitee 6 Pack Large Kite for Kids and Adults Butterfly Kite for Kids Age 4-8-12 Dragonfly Owl Parrot Eagle Goldfish Kids Kite Easy to Fly for Kites Game Beach Outdoor Activities Gifts • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
TOY Life - 2 Pack Kites for Kids Easy to Fly - Kites for Adults - Outdoor Games and Activities Large Kites for Kids Ages 4-8 - Kids Kite for Beach - Giant Easy Fly Plane Kites • Amazon Business $21.97 2 $43.94

Materials cost

$319.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$368.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.07

Total project goal

$433.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $433.80

3 Donors

-$233.80

Donations toward project cost

-$198.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.07

match offer

-$200.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$170.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.00

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 $0.00

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