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Ms. Patti from Newton, NJ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The STEM Lab Project: Where Curiosity Comes to Life

Help me give my students hands-on STEM kits so our curious K–4 learners can explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting, interactive experiences that spark discovery and creativity.

  • $1,034 goal

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

This project expired on September 12, 2025.

My Project

We have some incredibly curious minds in our K–4 classrooms—students who are eager to explore, ask questions, and dive hands-first into learning. They light up when we talk about science, and they’re always ready to discover how things work. What I love most about my students is their natural curiosity and joy for learning—especially when it involves hands-on activities that let them experiment and explore. Unfortunately, while their enthusiasm is endless, my budget isn’t. We haven’t been able to provide STEM kits or materials that would allow these young learners to truly engage in the kind of hands-on science and problem-solving they thrive on. With these resources, my students will have the chance to build, test, and create—bringing science, technology, engineering, and math to life in exciting, meaningful ways.

Ms. Patti Florence M Burd Elementary School Grades PreK-2 Newton, NJ View local requests 15 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Physical Science Activity Labs - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore Science Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set of 8 Centers - Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies for Kids - STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $299.00 1 $299.00
Lakeshore Hands-On Science Specimen Centers (Complete Set) – STEM Supplies, STEM Kits, STEM Toys, Science Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00

Materials cost

$797.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.85

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$878.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.08

Total project goal

$1,033.89

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