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Ms. Martinez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Being Creative With Stem

Help me give my students STEM challenge activities that will inspire their creativity.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

STEM kits encourage creative thinking by allowing students to experiment with real-world concepts in a practical, tangible way. These kits often include materials for building simple machines, conducting experiments, or coding, which allow students to see their ideas come to life. The open-ended nature of many STEM projects gives students the freedom to explore multiple solutions to problems, fostering independent thinking and a sense of accomplishment.

Ultimately, STEM kits provide a gateway for students to explore fields that may seem out of reach, sparking a lifelong interest in science, technology, and innovation while cultivating the creativity needed to tackle tomorrow’s challenges.

Additionally, STEM kits promote collaboration, as students work together to build and solve challenges. This teamwork nurtures social skills and enhances their ability to think creatively in group settings.

Ms. Martinez Hobart Boulevard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Trebuchets Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $152.10 1 $152.10
TeacherGeek Rubber Band Racer Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.79 13 $127.27
K'NEX Education Maker's Kit Large • Carolina Biological Supply Company $90.68 1 $90.68
Lakeshore The Three Billy Goats Gruff Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Carolina STEM Challenge: Structures Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $66.10 1 $66.10
Lakeshore Goldilocks & the Three Bears Problem Solving STEM Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Snap Circuits STEM Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $55.76 1 $55.76
Scamper: Creative Games and Activities for Imagination Development (Combined ed., Grades 2-8) • Amazon Business $15.96 1 $15.96

Materials cost

$637.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $70.45

Sales tax

 $58.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$806.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.28

Total project goal

$948.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $948.51

1 Donor

-$895.81

Donations toward project cost

-$806.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.70

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