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Ms. Turoff from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3rd Grade Hands-On Science Materials

Help me give my students hands on Science opportunities to better explore the Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Weather and Climate.

  • $1,445 goal

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My Project

Our third grade students will spend the year exploring the Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Weather and Climate.

Students will work with magnets to better understand forces and interactions.

Students will work with soil to better understand plant growth. Students will participate in a series of hands of activities to better understand weather patterns. They will essentially become meteorologists as they practice using weather tools in real-life scenarios.

The goal of this project overall is to provide our students with hands-on Science opportunities, which will foster engagement and a longer term understanding of the content.

Ms. Turoff Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

180 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Super Magnet Lab Kit - 119 Pieces, Ages 5+, STEM ,Toys for Kindergartner, Science Learning Activities for Kids,Back to School Supplies,Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $43.99 6 $263.94
LEGO Classic Large Creative Brick Box 10698 Building Toy Set, Toy Storage Solution for Home or Classrooms, Interactive Building Toy for Kids, Boys, and Girls • Amazon Business $33.12 6 $198.72
Anemometer Handheld, Light Weight Digital Wind Speed Meter, Wind Speed Temperature Gauge with Digital LCD Display for Kite Flying, Meteorology, Fishing, Surfing • Amazon Business $13.99 6 $83.94
Iberia All Natural Distilled White Vinegar, 1 Gallon - 5% Acidity • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
JERIA 30-Pack 4 Inch Clear Nursery Pots with Humidity Domes, Flower Plant Container,Planting Plastic Seedling Pots, Seed Starter Pots Flower Pots Come with 50pcs Plant Labels • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Back to the Roots 3-in-1 Seed Starting Mix 12 Quarts, 100% Organic & USA Made for Herbs, Veggies, Flowers, w/ Nutrient Rich Plant Food, Worm-Castings, & Moisture Controlling Yucca Brown • Amazon Business $8.99 8 $71.92
Gillette Foamy Regular Shaving Cream, Pack of 12, 11 oz each • Amazon Business $25.92 2 $51.84
DecorRack 3000 Mini Cotton Balls for Make-Up, Nail Polish Removal, Applying Oil Lotion or Powder, Multi-Purpose Balls Made from 100% Natural Cotton, Soft and Absorbent for Household Needs (3000 Count) • Amazon Business $23.90 2 $47.80
Qishi Airport Windsocks Rip-Stop Outdoor Rainbow Wind Measurement Sock Bag with Reflective Belt (30") • Amazon Business $7.89 6 $47.34
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
1000+ Sunflower Seeds for Planting Heirloom Non-GMO, Bulk Package of 15 Varieties Mix Seeds, Individually Packaged, Attracts Pollinators (Helianthus annuus) • Amazon Business $9.89 4 $39.56
AcuRite© Transparent Rain Gauge • Nasco $5.06 6 $30.36
Amkoskr 4.5 Inch Wooden Popsicle Sticks for Crafts, 200pcs Premium Popsicle Sticks Bulk Craft Sticks for Mixing,Waxing,Handmade • Amazon Business $4.99 6 $29.94
Scotch Masking Tape, 0.70 in x 54.6 yd, Applies Easily, Great for Labeling, Mounting and Bundling, Strong Adhesive, Great For Everyday Uses, 1 Roll (3436) • Amazon Business $3.92 6 $23.52
Amazon Fresh, Assorted Food Coloring, 1.2 Fl Oz (Pack of 4) (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $3.22 6 $19.32
Amazon Basics Cotton Swabs, 500 Count • Amazon Business $2.66 6 $15.96
Creativity Street Round Wood Toothpick, Pack of 800 • School Specialty $2.62 6 $15.72
HJLIKE 50 Pieces Mini Compass Small Button for Kids 20mm Bulk Hiking Liquid Filled Survival Set Camping Boating Touring Backpacking Outdoor Activities, Pack of, BLACK • Amazon Business $6.58 2 $13.16
Universal UNV00416 0.04 in. Gauge Size 16 Rubber Bands - Beige (475/Pack) • Amazon Business $5.76 1 $5.76

Materials cost

$1,158.66

Vendor shipping charges

$21.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,227.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$216.63

Total project goal

$1,444.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,444.19

10 Donors

-$721.00

Donations toward project cost

-$657.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.05

match offer

-$670.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$569.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.52

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.06

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$0.00

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