The Curious Classroom: Exploring the Wonders of Science
Help me give my students a science classroom that contains a real life size skeleton, hanging planets, Newton's cradle, working barometers and other force and motion wonders.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Thomas's classroom raised $393
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
I teach at a Title 1, low-income school where many students have limited access to enriching life experiences. My goal is to transform my classroom into a safe, inspiring space that fosters curiosity and a sense of wonder. I want my students to feel a sense of awe from the moment they walk in, with hands-on materials and engaging manipulatives readily available to spark exploration and learning.
A life-size human skeleton provides a powerful, hands-on tool for teaching students about health and the human body.
Hanging models of the planets creates an immersive environment that evokes the feeling of being in outer space. Engaging items like Newton’s cradle and liquid barometers ignite curiosity, while helping students explore the fascinating principles behind how things work.
My students are the future of science, and my intention for them is to truly love what they are learning while developing a genuine passion for discovery.
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
breesky Human Skeleton Model for Anatomy- Life Size Medical Human Skeleton Model with Nervous System 70.8 in with Rolling Stand for Medical Study and Display 3 Posters
• Amazon Business
$154.99
1
$154.99
Learning Resources Inflatable Solar System Demonstration Set (LER2434)
• Quill.com
$44.00
1
$44.00
AcuRite 00795A2 Galileo Thermometer with Glass Globe Barometer, Barometer Set, Glass/Wood, 3
• Amazon Business
$31.54
1
$31.54
Gresus MultiColor Changing Magnetic Levitation Floating World Map Globe, Floating Globe with LED Lights, Great Fathers Students Teacher Business Boyfriend Birthday Gift for Desk Decoration
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
QLKUNLA Newtons Cradle Balance Balls Science Physics Gadget Desktop Decoration Kinetic Motion Toy for Home and Office
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
ScienceGeek Kinetic Art Asteroid - Electronic Perpetual Motion Desk Toy Home Decoration
• Amazon Business
$19.99
1
$19.99
Materials cost
$299.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.49
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$333.99
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.94
Total project goal
$392.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$392.93
1 Donor
-$117.19
Donations toward project cost
-$111.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$5.86
match offer
-$261.95
Match offer toward project cost
-$222.66
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Thomas and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
