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Mr. Chastine from Stone Mountain, GA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Thinking Big, Building Small: A Hands-On STEAM Project

Help me give my students building materials, architectural scale tools, paint, and electronic components to bring interactive engineering and tiny home design projects to life.

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Mr. Chastine Stephenson Middle School

Stone Mountain, GA Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are creative and curious. They do their best work when they can solve real-world problems through hands-on activities. Every day, they come to class ready to build, experiment, and share their ideas. This STEAM project gives them the chance to do all of that.

When students design scale-model tiny homes, they use geometry, scale, and spatial thinking in real ways.

With scale rulers and graph paper, they can draw accurate floor plans. Safe cutting tools, foam boards, and building supplies help them turn those plans into 3D models. By adding copper tape, mini LEDs, and solar panels, they learn how circuits and renewable energy work. These materials encourage my students to think like architects and engineers and help them work together to solve problems

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 85 students impacted

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Stone Mountain, GA
Grades 6-8
Engineering & Technology
Mathematics
Traditional School
Art Supplies
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Chastine will only receive his materials if this project is fully funded by Wednesday, November 25.

Donations to this project are now being matched, thanks to support from Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation. The Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation is excited to sponsor this Innovation Challenge to discover projects that promote experiential learning in classrooms nationwide.

The Foundation is dedicated to supporting teachers' creative ideas that provide students with unique opportunities to engage in activities that deepen their understanding through direct experience, exploration, problem-solving, or connections to experiences outside of the classroom.

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Mr. Chastine Stephenson Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Stone Mountain, GA View local requests

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

Never Before Funded 85 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Flipside Foam Displays, 2.5' x 2', Assorted Colors, 10/Carton (20320) • Quill.com $45.08 1 $45.08

Macarrie 10 Pcs Architectural Scale Ruler 12" Architect Engineers Scale Triangular Ruler Set Aluminum Metal Rulers with Imperial Measurements for Architect School Student Draftsman Engineer (Black) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

Learning Resources Learning Essentials STEM Force & Motion Activity Set (LER2822) • Quill.com $34.73 1 $34.73

MagicWater Chipboard Sheet for DIY Projects - 8.5x11 Inch - 100 Pack - 0.050 Inch Thick - Heavy Duty Kraft Paperboard, Ideal for Scrapbooking, Books, Picture Frame Backing, Arts Project & Crafts • Amazon Business $31.09 1 $31.09

Acrylic Paint Set,32 Colors With 2oz Bottles and Paint Brushes | 32 Vibrant Acrylic Colors,60mL Bottles,5 Brushes Included,Non-Toxic Formula for Canvas,Wood,Ceramic and DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $26.59 1 $26.59

NICETY 72 Colors Acrylic Paint Pens Paint Markers, Extra Fine Tip Point Acrylic Paint Pens for Rock Painting, Canvas, Wood, Ceramic, Glass, Stone, Fabric, Crafts & Art Supplies • Amazon Business $19.70 1 $19.70

LEGO Friends Olivia's Electric Car Toy 41443 Vehicle for Girls, Boys and Kids 6 Plus Years Old, with Mia Mini-Doll & Puppy Figure Eco Education Playset • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88

Artellius Mini Hot Glue Sticks - 4 in x 0.27 in, Pack of 200 - Universal Fit Glue Gun Sticks for Scrapbooking & Stamping Supplies - Fast-Melting Strong Bond with Adhesive Rods on Wood & Fabric • Amazon Business $15.51 1 $15.51

SUNYIMA 10Pcs 5V 30mA Mini Solar Panels for Mini Solar Cells DIY Electric Toy Materials Photovoltaic Cells Solar DIY System Kits 2.08"x1.18"(5V 30mA 53mmx30mm) • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19

Roylco Decorative Papers - 8-1/2" x 11", African Textile, 32 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $13.99 1 $13.99

EUDAX 6 Set Mini Generator Motors 3V-12V DC Motor Electric Motor with Propellers Fan Leaf for DIY Electronic Toys Wind Turbine Hand Cranked Power Model School Project Educational Physics Experiment • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29

Tatuo 2 Rolls Double Sided Foam Tape 1/2 Inch by 50 Feet Black PE Foam Tape Sponge Soft Mounting Adhesive for DIY Craft Picture Poster Hanging • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

flic-flac 44PCS 6 x 6 inches (15 x 15cm) Assorted Color Felt Fabric Sheets Patchwork Sewing DIY Craft 1mm Thick … (15cm * 15cm, 44pcs) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

monochef 2pcs Copper Tape with Double-Sided Conductive Copper Foil Tape Self Adhesive EMI Shielding Stained Glass Supplies Soldering Electrical Repairs Paper Circuits Grounding, 1/4inch • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Double Sided Foam Tape Strong Pad Mounting,Black Self-Adhesive Tape Include Square Round and Rectangular(60Pcs) • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Low Temp Mini Gun Kit With Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $4.27 1 $4.27

Materials cost			$307.06
Vendor shipping charges			$9.95
Sales tax			$21.19
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.61
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$372.81
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$65.79
Total project goal			$438.60
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Total project goal			$438.60
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$438.60

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Thinking Big, Building Small: A Hands-On STEAM Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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