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Mrs. Ho from CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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To be or not to be... a Science Engineer

Help me give my students the science materials to become science engineers in class.

  • $985 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

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Celebrate 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

My students are at the age of exploration and curiosity. They thrive on anything science-related, even if the insect is dead or the pumpkin is decomposing. If it's science, they're all on board. With your donation of the science engineer kits, I'm hoping their curiosity continues and they find engineering more enjoyable than intimidating. The science engineer kits will provide an opportunity for each of my students to build, explore, and create their own working product at their own pace.

YOU can make the difference in my students' outlook on science engineering.

With your donation, I want to bridge the gap between life sciences and science engineering. The science engineer kits provide an easy, comprehensible way to teach, guide, and encourage my students to foster a love for science engineering. YOU can be the reason why my students become future science engineers!

Mrs. Ho Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

24 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Hands-On Science Specimen Centers (Complete Set) – STEM Supplies, STEM Kits, STEM Toys, Science Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
STEM Toys for Girls Age 8-12, Kids Electronic Building Engineering Craft Kits for Boys 6-8, DIY STEAM Projects Science Kit 7-9 10-12, Learning Toys for Elementary Gifts for 6 7 8 9 10 12 Year Old Girl • Amazon Business $17.99 8 $143.92
Poraxy 4 in 1 STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10, Science STEM Projects for Kids 8-12, 3D Puzzles, Educational Craft Building Toys 8-13, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Boys 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 6 $113.94
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window Plant Growing Kit, Science Kit for Homeschool & Classrooms, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $26.39 4 $105.56
Dan&Darci Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Science Kits - Gifts for Kid - Educational DIY Toys for Boys & Girls - Crafts Projects Ideas for Ages 6 7 8-12 Year Old Age • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10-12-14, Science Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Stem Building Toys for Boys Age 8 9 10 12 13 14, Solar Car & STEM Activities Engineering Kits, Diy Kits for Kids, Gifts for Boys • Amazon Business $12.50 6 $75.00
Black Lagoon Adventures - The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon (Black Lagoon Adventures #4) - Paperback Book • AKJ Education $2.91 1 $2.91

Materials cost

$720.29

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$65.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$836.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.70

Total project goal

$984.65

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