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Mrs. Donovan's Classroom

  • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School
  • Palm Bay, FL
  • 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

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Stem Quest: Game On!

Help me give my students board games in my STEM lab to help promote teamwork, collaboration, and social skills.
Mrs. Donovan
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School•
Palm Bay, FL
  • $338 still needed
  • 1 donor so far

STEMazing Organization

Help me give my students shelves to better organize the STEM lab and make things easier for students to find what they need.
Mrs. Donovan
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School•
Palm Bay, FL
  • $399 still needed
  • 1 donor so far

Shelves for Stem Success: Organize, Innovate, Inspire!

Help me give my students shelving for our STEM lab to better organize our supplies and make it easier for students to find what they need.
Mrs. Donovan
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School•
Palm Bay, FL
  • $399 still needed
  • 1 donor so far

STEM Adventures: Designing Bubble Wands and 3D Animal Creations

Help me give my students 3D pens for students to create bubble wands and new animal creatures.
Mrs. Donovan
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School•
Palm Bay, FL
  • $632 still needed
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STEMazing Arcade Challenge

Help me give my students the ChompSaw so they will be able to create carnival games from cardboard and recycled materials to create their own Caine's Arcade.
Mrs. Donovan
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School•
Palm Bay, FL
  • $788 still needed
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Rockin' Memories: A Garden of Legacy

Help me give my students rocks and paint supplies needed to honor our 6th graders with a rock garden so they will be forever a part of our school.
Mrs. Donovan
Christa McAuliffe Elementary School•
Palm Bay, FL
  • $297 still needed
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Past projects 24

  • STEM Unleashed

    Funded Feb 14, 2025

    I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donations that have significantly enriched our STEM lab. Thanks to your support, our students had the opportunity to use Lego sets to build models and label the parts of a flower. This hands-on activity not only made learning about plant biology fun and interactive but also helped the students retain the information more effectively. They enjoyed bringing their drawings to 3D and I was super proud of their accomplishments.

    In addition to the Lego models, with the supplies the students also built kaleidoscopes, which allowed them to explore the concepts of symmetry and the reflection of light. The students were so excited about this lesson. They didn't want to leave the lab.

    I am truly grateful for your support of our STEM lab. The students had an absolute blast and were completely engaged throughout these activities. Your generosity has not only provided them with valuable learning tools but has also inspired a love for science and discovery. Thank you once again for your incredible support and for making such a positive impact on our students' education. I couldn't have done it without you.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Donovan

  • It’s STEMsational!

    Funded Nov 13, 2024

    I have been beyond thrilled to see the impact of these materials in my STEM lab. The students were so excited when they came into the lab and saw the boxes of supplies. They were even more excited when I pulled out the supplies!

    I was able to use the supplies to create various stations with tasks at each station. The students were able to rotate through the stations over a span of a few classes. At the circuit maze station, students created electrical circuits that lit up designated beacons. Students learned what an open and closed circuit means. At the gravity station, students used the gravity maze to build a path that will carry the marble to the target tower. Students had to understand the force of gravity and potential and kinetic energy to solve the challenge. At the geomakers station, students had to figure out how to build bridges that would withstand the most weight. The students had so much fun in these stations and it was amazing watching all their creativity and teamwork.

    Seeing my students collaborate and work as a team has been amazing! I love watching their eyes light up when they figured something out. I am very lucky to be able to provide the supplies to students to be able to create this hands on environment in my lab. Thank you so much for making this possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Donovan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and one other donor.

  • STEMtastic Learning

    Funded May 6, 2024

    Thank you for your generous donation to support my classroom. My students were overjoyed when the Amazon boxes arrived. I explained to them about Donors Choose and how there are amazing people in the world that donate to teacher's projects to help with supplies needed in the classroom. They couldn't believe all the supplies that were donated to them.

    These supplies have helped me get organized and be able to create some fun engaging lessons. As the new STEM teacher this year, these supplies will impact over 400 students. We have been working on team building challenges so far and watching the students work together has been amazing. I have many great ideas for using the supplies and I can't wait to see the students soar!

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am truly grateful to you. I would not be able to do any of these lessons if I didn't have the support from such kind people.”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Donovan

    This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Supporter and 2 other donors.

  • It's STEMazing!

    Funded May 18, 2024

    Thank you for your generous donation to bring STEM into my classroom. My students were overjoyed when they saw the boxes of supplies. I explained to them that there are people in the world that truly care about student learning and want to support teachers. People with big hearts that give to teacher projects in order to bring joy into the classroom. Your donation did this for our class and we truly appreciate you.

    These supplies allowed my students to be creative. They were told about the infamous Lionfish and how invasive it is. Their challenge was to create a trap in order to catch it. They were given supplies and were told to work together and build. These students blew my mind! They were so creative. To see them work together and strategize truly warmed my heart. It was such a fun lesson and the students really enjoyed it.

    This school year, I am now in a new position as a STEM teacher. These supplies will now reach even more students and allow me to continue to do fun and engaging lessons. Thank you so much for making my job a little easier by supplying the materials needed to create hands on lessons. I am forever grateful!”

    With gratitude,

    Mrs. Donovan

    This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and one other donor.
Students at this school are hard working learners. They may come from homes that are struggling, 73% of them are on free or reduced lunch, but that doesn't stop them from wanting an education. The students are multiracial, 40% white, 31% hispanic, 23% black, 3% asian, and 3% combination of races. This creates an environment of acceptance and tolerance for all. My challenge is to level the playing field so that students with less opportunities are able to compete academically with those who have more opportunities. In my learning environment I endeavor to set them up to win in an environment that is inviting and comfortable. Sometimes that means school supplies, mending clothing, a bandaid, or a kind word. I believe this will not only help the student focus, but will also produce higher level of work from the student. Teaching these young learners is a privilege.

About my class

Students at this school are hard working learners. They may come from homes that are struggling, 73% of them are on free or reduced lunch, but that doesn't stop them from wanting an education. The students are multiracial, 40% white, 31% hispanic, 23% black, 3% asian, and 3% combination of races. This creates an environment of acceptance and tolerance for all. My challenge is to level the playing field so that students with less opportunities are able to compete academically with those who have more opportunities. In my learning environment I endeavor to set them up to win in an environment that is inviting and comfortable. Sometimes that means school supplies, mending clothing, a bandaid, or a kind word. I believe this will not only help the student focus, but will also produce higher level of work from the student. Teaching these young learners is a privilege.

About my class

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