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Building a Classroom Library for Our New STEM Lab

Help me give my students a dedicated classroom library filled with a diverse collection of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) books

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  • $1,337 goal

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My Project

We are excited to announce the creation of a dedicated classroom library filled with a diverse collection of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) books! This library will serve as a valuable resource for students in our new STEM lab, providing them with the knowledge and inspiration they need to explore these important fields.

The STEM books in our library cover a wide range of topics—from scientific breakthroughs and technological innovations to engineering challenges and mathematical concepts.

Each book has been carefully selected to engage students, promote curiosity, and encourage independent learning. With resources for all reading levels, students will have the opportunity to dive deeper into their interests, whether it's space exploration, coding, robotics, or environmental science.

The classroom library is not just a place to read, but a space to spark creativity and foster problem-solving skills. We hope that by incorporating these books into the STEM lab experience, students will be inspired to think critically, collaborate with peers, and pursue their passions in STEM.

We look forward to seeing how these books will enhance learning and open up new possibilities for exploration in our STEM lab!

Mrs. Ocker Meadow Lane Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Materials - TIME For Kids Informational Text: STEM Collection - 10 Book Set - Grade 5 - Guided Reading Level T - V • Amazon Business $114.18 1 $114.18
TIME FOR KIDS STEM 3rd Grade Book Set – 10 Unique Children’s Books - Spark an interest in science, technology, engineering and math with engaging ... home use. (TIME FOR KIDS® Nonfiction Readers) • Amazon Business $96.10 1 $96.10
Crabtree Books STEM Detectives, Set of 4 - Grade 2 - Kids • School Specialty $77.54 1 $77.54
Teacher Created Materials - TIME for Kids Informational Text: STEM Collection - 10 Book Set - Grade 2 - Guided Reading Level J - M • Amazon Business $63.34 1 $63.34
3 Book Set: STEM Leaders - Mother of Sharks, Mae Among the Stars, Hidden Figures (hardcover) - featured picture books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $50.00 1 $50.00
Kaplan Early Learning STEM Books for Kindergarten - Set of 6 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $49.46 1 $49.46
3 Book Set: GIRLS in STEM Bundle: Counting on Katherine, Shark Lady, Ada Twist, Scientist (hardcover picture books, science math) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $48.00 1 $48.00
The Questioneers Big Project Book Collection • Amazon Business $46.16 1 $46.16
STEM Starters for Kids 8 Activity Books Collection Set (Science, Robotics, Geology, Technology, Biology, Meteorology, Engineering & Maths) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Computer Programmer (Blastoff Readers: Careers in Stem, Level 3) • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Libby Loves Science • Amazon Business $19.87 1 $19.87
Dream Big, Little Scientists: A Bedtime Book • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65
Mimic Makers: Biomimicry Inventors Inspired by Nature • Amazon Business $16.30 1 $16.30
Dinosaur Lady: The Daring Discoveries of Mary Anning, the First Paleontologist (Women in Science Biographies, Fossil Books for Kids, Feminist Picture Books, Dinosaur Gifts for Kids) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
My STEM Brain • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Hands-On Science: Matter • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
The Inventor In The Pink Pajamas | If Not You, Then Who? Series | Series Shows Kids 4-10 How Curiosity, Passion, and Ideas Materialize Into Useful Inventions (10 x 10 Premium Hardcover) • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Have You Thanked an Inventor Today? • Amazon Business $13.95 1 $13.95
Friend of Numbers: The Life of Mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan (Spectacular STEAM for Curious Readers (SSCR)) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
There's Something in the Water (STEM4Real) • Amazon Business $13.50 1 $13.50
The Doctor with an Eye for Eyes: The Story of Dr. Patricia Bath (Amazing Scientists, 2) • Amazon Business $13.27 1 $13.27
Maybe I'll be an Engineer • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
What Can I Be? STEM Careers from A to Z • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Girls Can Be Engineers • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Kid Engineers (stem books for kids) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Have You Thanked a Kidventor Today? • Amazon Business $12.87 1 $12.87
The Girl With a Mind for Math: The Story of Raye Montague (Amazing Scientists, 3) • Amazon Business $12.85 1 $12.85
Vivi Loves Science • Amazon Business $12.63 1 $12.63
Black Inventors: 15 Inventions that Changed the World (paperback) - featured Black History books for classroom library • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $12.00 1 $12.00
Emma Ren Robot Engineer: Fun and Educational STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) Book for Kids (STEM (Science, technology, engineering, and math) Educational Picture Book (3books)) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Iggy Peck, Architect: A Picture Book (The Questioneers) • Amazon Business $11.72 1 $11.72
A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America on the Moon • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
A Scientist Like Me • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
STEM Can Be Me (A-Z) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Coding Capers: Luci and the Missing Robot: A STEM Picture Book About Coding and the Power of Persistence • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
I Can Be a Math Magician: Fun STEM Activities for Kids (Dover Science For Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin (Amazing Scientists, 1) • Amazon Business $9.74 1 $9.74
The Girl With a Mind For Math: The Story of Raye Montague (Amazing Scientists, 3) • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25
Artificial Intelligence for Kids (Tinker Toddlers) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Basher STEM Junior: Math • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
STEM Activity Book: Science Technology Engineering Math: Packed with Activities and Facts (STEM Starters for Kids) • Amazon Business $6.28 1 $6.28
Women Who Launched the Computer Age: Ready-to-Read Level 3 (You Should Meet) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49
I Can Be a Science Detective: Fun STEM Activities for Kids (Dover Science For Kids) • Amazon Business $3.80 1 $3.80

Materials cost

$1,004.62

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.75

Sales tax

 $78.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,135.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$200.44

Total project goal

$1,336.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,336.24

1 Donor

-$668.12

Donations toward project cost

-$567.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.22

match offer

-$668.12

Match offer toward project cost

-$567.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$100.22

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