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Ms. Turoff from Philadelphia, PA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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5th Grade Hands-On Science Materials

Help me give my students hands on Science opportunities to elevate their understanding of the curriculum.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Turoff's classroom raised $811

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our 5th grade students will spend the year exploring Chemical Reactions, Ecosystems, Food Webs, Stars, the Solar System and the Water Cycle.

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 5th grade content.

Our students will use these materials to engage in a plethora of real world situations. In one unit, students will create and use a model of the ocean and sky to investigate how temperature influences evaporation and condensation. In another unit, students will conduct an investigation to test how mold grows under different conditions to decompose food. Students will realize that decomposers, like mold, break down and consume dead plant material.

It is our hope that these hands-on opportunities will increase student engagement in the Science curriculum and foster a lifelong love of Science.

Ms. Turoff Gilbert Spruance Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

140 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
IRIS USA 68 Quart Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latching Buckles, 5 pack - Clear/Black, Containers with Lids and Latches, Durable Nestable Closet, Garage, Totes, Tub Boxes Organizing • Amazon Business $95.16 1 $95.16
IRIS USA 68 Quart / 17 Gal. Stackable Plastic Storage Bins with Lids and Latch Buckles, Clear, Large Containers for Home and Office Ultra Organization, Durable Nestable Tote Box Tub • Amazon Business $37.49 2 $74.98
Elmer's Glue-All Craft Glue, 1 Gallon, White (E1326) • Quill.com $29.59 2 $59.18
Beieverluck 10 Pack Small Mini LED Flashlight Pocket Flashlight Pen Light Flashlight Tactical Flashlight with Clip Flashlights for Camping Outdoor Emergency Inspection Fathers Gifts for Dad Husband • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
SOLO AC940-20001 Cup Company 9oz Clear Wine and Punch Plastic Cups, 6-Packs of 40ct (240ct Total) • Amazon Business $30.03 1 $30.03
Post-it Sticky Notes, 3 x 3 in., 18 Pads, 100 Sheets/Pad, The Original Post-it Note, Floral Fantasy Collection • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89
SIUQ [600 Pack 5 oz Paper Cups, Disposable Bathroom Cups, Small Mouthwash Cups, Hot/Cold Beverage Drinking Mini Cup for Party, Picnic, BBQ, Travel (Daisy) • Amazon Business $25.79 1 $25.79
Roots Circle Baking Powder | Gluten-Free All-Purpose Leavening Agent For Cooking and Baked Goods, Desserts, Breads, & Cake | Vegan & Kosher-Safe | 4lb [70oz] Airtight Bulk Container • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
SunWorks 12"W x 18"L Construction Paper, Black, 50/Pack (6307) • Quill.com $11.55 2 $23.10
Staples General Purpose Duct Tape 2 W x 60 yds. Silver (468389-CC) • Staples $5.70 4 $22.80
Blue Sky 10 Inch White Plastic Plates - [100 Count] Disposable Plastic Plates, Microwave Safe, Perfect for Birthday Parties, Weddings, Banquets, Picnics, and Everyday Use • Amazon Business $18.12 1 $18.12
Crayola Giant Construction Paper - 12" x 18", 12 Assorted Colors, Pkg of 48 and Stencil • Blick Art Materials $4.30 4 $17.20
Perk? Polystyrene Spoon, Heavy-Weight, White, 100/Pack (PK56405) • Quill.com $5.49 3 $16.47
Delta Education Kosher Salt, 1 Pound • School Specialty $6.97 2 $13.94
Uncoated Paper Plates - 9" Dia, Pkg of 250 • Blick Art Materials $13.85 1 $13.85
1" x 2-5/8" Address Labels 1500 labels sticker paper for Laser/Ink Jet Printer mailing labels 8.5"×11" white 30 per sheet • Amazon Business $13.83 1 $13.83
Neon Blackout Dice - 50 Dice Set - 5 Colors - Included Drawstring Storage Bag - 16mm Six-Sided Square Dice for Replacement Gaming Supplies for Board Games, Family Game Night, Kids STEM Math Teaching • Amazon Business $11.97 1 $11.97
Crayola 12-Pack White Chalk - 12 boxes • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.66 1 $11.66
Ziploc Snack Bags, Storage Bags for On the Go Freshness, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 270 Bags Total • Amazon Business $10.65 1 $10.65
200 Count 100% Plant-Based Compostable Straws - Plasticless Biodegradable Flexible Drinking Straws - A Fantastic Eco Friendly Alternative to Plastic Straws • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
306 Pcs Adhesive Sticky Tack Putty, Multipurpose Removable Putty Mounting Putty Reusable Wall Safe Tack Putty for Wall Hanging Pictures Poster Museum, Cleaning, Nail (White, Pink, Blue) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
String Cotton Brk Strength 20lm 600ft • Ward's Science $2.04 4 $8.16
Kolavia 100PCS Party Balloons, 12 Inches Premium Assorted Colorful Balloons, Bulk Pack of Strong Latex Balloons for Birthday, Party, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary and Vacation • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
SEETOOOGAMES Bingo Chips Markers Counters - 3/4 inch Plastic Clear Bingo Chips for Bingo Games - Transparent Math Counting Chips for Classroom Teaching - 600 Pieces • Amazon Business $6.69 1 $6.69
Borax 20 Mule Team Detergent Booster, 65 Oz • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
Creativity Street Round Wood Toothpick, Pack of 800 • School Specialty $2.62 2 $5.24
400Pcs Bobby Pins Brown, Cyluer Bobby Pin, 2 Inch Premium Bobby Pins Secure Hold & Pain Free For Women Girls and Kids, Invisible Wave Hair Pins Bulk With Storage Case, Suitable For Various Hairstyles • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
ACCO Brass Paper Fasteners, 1/2", Plated, 1 Box, 100 Fasteners/Box (71709) • Amazon Business $3.25 1 $3.25

Materials cost

$614.36

Vendor shipping charges

$35.77

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$689.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.65

Total project goal

$811.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$811.00

8 Donors

-$596.56

Donations toward project cost

-$525.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.88

Matching donations from our partners

-$192.55

Match offers toward project cost

-$163.67

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.89

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$0.00

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