Help me give my students hands-on STEM experiences with the purchase of 4 in 1 Solar Power and Electric Motor STEM Kits, Safety Glasses, LEGO Gear Bots, STEM Science Station - Sink or Float
FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Loncke's classroom raised $857
This project is fully funded
My Project
As our world becomes increasingly driven by science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) innovations, students need the tools and opportunities to succeed in these critical fields. STEM education equips students with the skills necessary to navigate an ever-evolving, technology-oriented world, making it essential for preparing future leaders and workers. Unfortunately, students from low-income households often face significant barriers to accessing these opportunities. This gap is particularly noticeable in schools undergoing STEM certification processes (like ours), where the lack of necessary equipment can hinder both student development and the successful implementation of a STEM curriculum. In this context, providing STEM equipment to students from low-income households is vital for ensuring equal educational opportunities and empowering the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators.
Without access to STEM equipment, our students are at risk of being excluded from future opportunities in high-demand STEM careers.
Thus, providing the necessary equipment for hands-on experiences is an essential step toward building gaps in education, ensuring that all students, regardless of socioeconomic background, have the opportunity to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that are fundamental in STEM fields.
For our students to truly grasp STEM concepts, they must have the opportunity to engage through experiments, projects, simulations, and collaborative tasks. The lack of equipment prevents them from experiencing firsthand the excitement of STEM disciplines and inhibits their ability to develop essential skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. In this regard, the provision of STEM equipment will ensure that they have access to hands-on learning which will allow them to develop a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and foster the creativity and innovation needed in the workforce. Thus, ensuring that our students have the resources to succeed in STEM is an investment in their future, as well as the future of innovation and progress.
Nearly all 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
Lakeshore STEM Science Station - Sink or Float
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
2
$119.98
4 in 1 Solar Power & Electric Motor STEM Kits,Science Experiment Projects for Kids Beginners,Electronic Assembly Solar Powered Toy Kit,DIY Educational Engineering Experiments for Boys and Girls
• Amazon Business
$12.50
8
$100.00
Educational Insights Nancy B's Science Club Hydroponics Kit
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$27.86
3
$83.58
PRIMARY SCIENCE SAFETY GLASSES 6
• Teachers' School Supply
$41.48
2
$82.96
Environmental Science Activities Book Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$52.02
1
$52.02
Gryphon House Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Technology Engineering, Art, and Math Activities
• Kaplan Early Learning Company
$22.46
2
$44.92
Earth Science Chart Pack
• Teachers' School Supply
$20.80
2
$41.60
Klutz Lego Gear Bots Science/STEM Activity Kit for 8-12 years
• Amazon Business
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