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Mrs. Guilmette from Lowell, MA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Space to Life: Engaging Young Scientists with Stunning Visuals!

Help me give my students some basic visuals for our new Science Unit.

  • $189 goal

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My Project

The specific items I’m requesting, such as vivid space posters, interactive models, and visual learning tools, will make a significant difference in my students' learning by providing accessible, engaging, and concrete representations of complex space concepts. With a diverse student population, including ELLs and students with different learning needs, these visual aids will bridge language barriers, support comprehension, and spark curiosity. Hands-on models and interactive visuals will allow all students to actively engage with the material, making abstract ideas more tangible and fostering a deeper understanding of our universe.

My goal for students using moon phase posters, small globes, and planet visuals is to provide them with hands-on, visual learning tools that make abstract space concepts more concrete and accessible.

In a diverse classroom, these resources support all learners, including ELLs and students with different learning styles, by offering multiple ways to engage with the content. A diverse population is special and unique because each student brings different perspectives, experiences, and strengths, enriching our discussions and understanding of science. By valuing and learning from one another, all students contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment where curiosity and collaboration thrive.

Mrs. Guilmette Sullivan Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Lowell, MA View local requests

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

170 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
TCP Global 6" Blue Ocean World Globe with Black Base - Compact Mini Political Globe, Vertical Axis Rotation - Fun, Educational, Learn Earth Geography - School, Home Office, Shelf Desktop Display • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Alpine Choice Solar System Poster - 5 Science Posters for Classroom - Planets, Moon Phases, Solar Eclipse, Earth's Structure • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Learning Resources Giant Magnetic Solar System, Whiteboard Display, 13 Piece Set • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
180 Days™: Science, Earth and Space Science for 5th Grade Practice Workbook for Classroom and Home, Cool and Fun Practice Created by Teachers (180 Days of Practice) • Amazon Business $15.35 1 $15.35

Materials cost

$128.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$160.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.27

Total project goal

$188.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $188.47

2 Donors

-$173.47

Donations toward project cost

-$147.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.02

match offer

-$15.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$12.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.25

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 $0.00

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