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Ms. Barker from Bluffdale, UT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Barker's classroom raised $644

Watts up, Doc

Help me give my students the spark they need to light up their imaginations.

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Ms. Barker Mountain Point Elementary School
Bluffdale, UT Grades 3-5

My Project

In this activity, students will use conductive copper tape, LEDs, and coin-cell batteries to create "Paper Circuits." They will learn to map out a path for electricity to flow, troubleshoot breaks in the circuit, and ultimately use those circuits to light up a piece of original artwork.

Whether it’s a lighthouse with a blinking beacon or a constellation that truly shines, this project makes the invisible world of electrons visible and vibrant.

Why Your Support Matters

While my students are brimming with curiosity, the specialized materials required for this activity—specifically the copper tape and lithium batteries—carry a price tag that exceeds our standard classroom budget. These "consumable" items are often considered a luxury that our school simply cannot afford to provide on its own.

The Impact

With your help, we can move past the textbook and into the "lab." Your donation ensures that:

Barriers are Removed: Every student, regardless of their financial background, gets to be an inventor.

Ownership of Learning: Because these materials allow for individual creation, each student will be able to keep their light-up masterpiece, taking their "Aha!" moment home to share with their families.

Long-term Inspiration: This isn't just a craft; it’s a confidence-builder that proves science is something they can do, not just something they read about.

Science is more than a body of knowledge; it is a way of thinking. Your support will help my students start thinking like the engineers and artists of tomorrow.

950 students impacted 7 donors
Ms. Barker Mountain Point Elementary School Grades 3-5 Bluffdale, UT View local requests 950 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LOOPACELL CR2032 3V Lithium Coin Battery (20 Pack) – High Capacity Button Round Batteries for Watch, Remote – 2032 Flat Circle Cell Button Battery • Amazon Business $7.19 50 $359.50
YUEONEWIN 500Pcs 5mm LED Diode Light Emitting Diode Assortment Kit Led Electronics Circuit Assorted Kit for Arduino, PCB Circuit DIY, Christmas Card Making (Multicolor-White/Red/Yellow/Blue/Green) • Amazon Business $9.98 8 $79.84
Oubaka 6 Pack Copper Foil Tape,Double-Sided Conductive Copper Tape with Adhesive for EMI Shielding,Stained Glass,Soldering,Electrical Repairs,Paper Circuits,Grounding (1/4inch X 21.8yards) • Amazon Business $13.98 5 $69.90

Materials cost

$509.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$546.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.51

Total project goal

$643.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $643.39

5 Donors

-$319.68

Donations toward project cost

-$299.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.48

Matching donations from our partners

-$291.39

Match offers toward project cost

-$247.68

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.32

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 $0.00

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