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Mr. McFall from Houston, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking STEM Potential: Connectivity & Creation

Help me give my students powerline ethernet adapters, motors, magnets, fans, and a solar bank, and a vacuum.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. McFall's classroom raised $476

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students are a vibrant mix of creative and technical minds, eager to blend artistic vision with practical application. They are budding artists who see the engineering possibilities in their designs with an eye for aesthetic detail. What makes our students special is their collaborative spirit, their ability to work together to solve complex problems, and their remarkable drive to create and innovate, often with limited resources. They possess a natural curiosity and a hunger for hands-on learning that this project will directly address.

This project is designed to break down the barriers that limited resources can create, and to empower our students to fully realize their creative and technical potential.

Specifically, the powerline ethernet and USB to ethernet adapters will create a robust network, enabling seamless connectivity between student computers and essential equipment like laser cutters and 3D printers. This eliminates frustrating Wi-Fi limitations, allowing for efficient workflow and maximizing class time. The 90-degree motor, rare Earth magnets, personal fans, and solar power bank will enable students to engage in exciting, hands-on projects like building motorized sand art tables and swamp coolers. These projects will teach them about mechanics, circuitry, sustainable energy, and the design process in a tangible and engaging way. Finally, the cordless car vacuum duster will foster a sense of responsibility and pride in their shared workspace, ensuring a clean and safe environment for learning.

Our goals for this project are threefold: to provide equitable access to technology, to foster deep engagement in STEM learning, and to cultivate essential 21st-century skills. By providing reliable connectivity and project-based learning opportunities, we aim to empower our students to become confident, well-rounded innovators, equipped with the technical proficiency, creative thinking, and collaborative skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving world. Support future innovators!

Mr. McFall Harmony School Fine Arts & Technical Grades PreK-2

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.

Houston, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

300 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
TP-Link AV1000 Powerline Ethernet Adapter(TL-PA7017P KIT)- Gigabit Port, Plug and Play, Extra Power Socket for Additional Devices, Ideal for Smart TV, White • Amazon Business $53.99 3 $161.97
Fanttik Slim V10 Mix Cordless Car Vacuum, 4 in 1 Handheld Air Duster, Color Smart LED Display, 16kPa Suction Power, Cordless Portable Mini Keyboard Vacuum for Car, Office Desk • Amazon Business $88.19 1 $88.19
TP-Link USB to Ethernet Adapter (UE306), Supports Nintendo Switch, Foldable USB 3.0 to Gigabit Ethernet LAN Network Adapter, Supports Windows, Linux, Apple MacBook OS 10.11 - 12(Driver Required) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
YELOMIN Solar Charger, 38800mAh Solar Power Bank, Outdoor Portable Charger, External Waterproof Battery Pack 5V/3.1A Fast Charger Type C Ports with LED Flashlights, Perfect for Travel Camping • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Koonie USB Desk Fan, Strong Wind Ultra Quiet Small Personal Fan with 180° Tilt Folding and 3 Speeds Adjustable, USB-C Corded Powered Mini USB Fan for Office Desktop Bedroom, NO BATTERY • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
GE 3-Outlet Power Strip Extension Cord with Multiple Outlets 15 Ft Braided Short Extension Cord Grounded Flat Plug ETL Listed White 40530 • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Tageenla Smelly Stickers Scratch and Sniff, 72 Sheets 1500+ Scented Stickers for Kids Food Theme 18 Scents, Cute Stinky Food Patterns for Classroom Reward, Student Incentives for Elementary • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
CHANCS Worm Geared Drive Motor 370WG 12V DC 90RPM for Range Hood Nesting Machine Smart Equipment • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
MIN CI 100 Pcs Strong Round Small Rare Earth Magnets, Mini Refrigerator Neodymium Magnets Disc for Whiteboard Locker Fridge Crafts Dry Erase Board Cabinets • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$368.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$404.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.36

Total project goal

$475.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$475.71

6 Donors

-$424.53

Donations toward project cost

-$361.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.53

Matching donations from our partners

-$51.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$43.35

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.18

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$0.00

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