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Ms. Taylor from San Francisco, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vibrant Maker & Tinker Space

My students need materials, supplies, and furniture to create a dynamic and engaging learning DIY space!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Taylor's classroom raised $1,275

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

Resilient, positive, compassionate, and driven describe the scholars at my middle school. The obstacles the scholars have to overcome simply to make it to school would have many adults think of quitting and yet they succeed and thrive. The middle school is located in one of the poorest and most under-served neighborhoods in a large, rich city. They represent an array of abilities, beliefs, backgrounds, ethnicities, and identities. All of their differences unite them together in a beautiful way. The school has formed a strong community in which no scholar falls through the cracks and all have a chance at academic and social success.

My Project

Over the years the library has grown a maker and tinker space. We currently have a strong 3D printing program and want to move to the next level and applying what we make to robotics, led wearables, chemistry, and crafts.

The Maker Space will be a separate area in the library that will promote critical thinking, exploration and discovery.

The furniture will be used to create a unique space, separate from other library learning and programming. Students will work on fun chemistry projects, simple bot building, led lighting wearables and anything else they can find on their own or in the MakerSpace books.

We are fundraising materials in which students will explore Chemistry, Electronics, and Crafting. Chemistry supplies such as glue, cup, oils, and borax to make slime, bouncy balls, perfumes, and balms. Students love experimenting with what will make the best slime or the bounciest ball. Students will make simple bots or led wearables with the lights and other electronic materials. We love making buttons and now they want to try out led lights on their buttons. We are also requesting bookmaking materials so students can make their own journals to record their experiments, what projects worked and why, and how things can be improved in future trials.

Ms. Taylor Visitacion Valley Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero SPRK Edition: App-Enabled Ball • Amazon Business $89.90 2 $179.80
4 Pk. 30'' High Backless Orange Metal Indoor-Outdoor Barstool with Square Seat • Amazon Business $158.73 1 $158.73
4M Electric Dragster • Amazon Business $12.74 9 $114.66
Noiposi 4pcs 3.7v 150mAH Lipo Battery with 6 in 1 Charger for JJRC H36 Eachine E010 NIHUI NH010 • Amazon Business $16.98 5 $84.90
Elmer's School Glue, Washable, 1 Gallon • Amazon Business $14.56 4 $58.24
Tot Tutors Kids' Toy Storage Organizer with 12 Plastic Bins, Natural/Primary (Primary Collection) • Amazon Business $43.34 1 $43.34
Electronic Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi • Amazon Business $19.95 2 $39.90
Making Simple Robots: Exploring Cutting-Edge Robotics with Everyday Stuff • Amazon Business $20.56 1 $20.56
Food Coloring Liqua-Gel - 12 Color Variety Kit in .75 fl. oz. (20ml) Bottles • Amazon Business $18.86 1 $18.86
Aromatherapy Top 6 Essential Oils 100% Pure & Therapeutic grade - Basic Sampler Gift Set & Premium Kit - 6/10 Ml (Lavender, Tea Tree, Eucalyptus, Lemongrass, Orange, Peppermint) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
4M Hover Racer Science Kit • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Tinkering: Kids Learn by Making Stuff (Make) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Pursonic 100% Pure Essential Aromatherapy Oils Gift Set-6 Pack , 10ML(Eucalyptus, Lavender, Lemon grass, Orange, Peppermint, Tea Tree) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
DIY Polyester Felt 50 Pcs 10x10cm/4x4inch, Nonwoven Fabric Sheet for Craft Work Type A Super Soft Squares, About 1.5mm Thick • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
Make: Paper Inventions: Machines that Move, Drawings that Light Up, and Wearables and Structures You Can Cut, Fold, and Roll • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Maker Lab: 28 Super Cool Projects: Build * Invent * Create * Discover • Amazon Business $13.24 1 $13.24
Fiery Youth DIY Clear Plastic Bath Bomb Mold with 3 Size 15 Set 30 Pieces ✮ Clear Plastic Christmas Ball Ornaments ✮ Mix Your Own Recipes ✮ Easy to Make Perfect Bath Bomb for Gift • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Reditainer Plastic Disposable Portion Cups Souffle Cup with Lids, 4-Ounce, 100-Pack • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
ARGO Cornstarch, 35 Ounce • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
4M Brush Robot • Amazon Business $10.36 1 $10.36
Fiery Youth DIY Metal Bath Bomb Mold with 3 Size 4 Set 8 Pieces ✮ Relaxation and Save Your Money ✮ Mix Your Own Recipes ✮ Easy to Make Perfect Bath Bomb for Gift(With Instructions) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Citric Acid - 1 Pound - Food Grade , Non-GMO, Organic, 100% Pure • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Epsoak Epsom Salt 2 Lbs - 100% Pure Magnesium Sulfate, Made in USA • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
uxcell White 2.54mm Pitch Male JST XH Connector XH-2.54-2P 120pcs • Amazon Business $7.42 1 $7.42
5 Pcs DC 1.5-6V 50000RPM DIY Coreless Mini Vibration Motor for Toys • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
LilyPad Coin Cell Battery Holder for CR2032 - With Switch • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Superior Nail Brush 1 Pack - 162 COLORS MAY VARY. • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Dritz Snap Fastener Attacher Kit - "Easy Attacher" • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79
Twenty Mule Team Natural Laundry Booster & Multi Purpose Cleaner - 65 oz • Amazon Business $3.97 1 $3.97

Materials cost

$952.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $87.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,083.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.20

Total project goal

$1,274.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,274.64

12 Donors

-$923.58

Donations toward project cost

-$807.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.04

match offer

-$324.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$275.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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