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Mrs. Lalababayev from N Miami, FL is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Catapult Construction for STEM

Help me give my students the supplies they will need to construct and test their popsicle stick catapult.

  • $255 goal

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My Project

Students will be using the supplies in this project to construct and label the various parts of a popsicle stick catapult. They will use the rubber bands to attach the popsicle sticks together as they work on constructing a catapult that can launch an object at least 5 feet.

They will be using mathematical formulas to test the effectiveness of their catapult by launching various items such as the light pom poms and the heavier dog tags.

If their first attempt is unsuccessful, they will redesign the catapult. They will keep the dog tag (labeled with their name) as a momento at the end of the activity.

Mrs. Lalababayev Mast @ FIU - Biscayne Bay Campus Grades 9-12

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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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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N Miami, FL 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

100 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tinsow 100PCS Blank Bulk Dog Tags For Stamping/ Engraving Shiny Stainless Steel Military Rolled Edge Backing Dog Tags For Dogs Engraved • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
DYMO Label Maker Machine with Tape - 100H LetraTag Handheld, Comes with 3 LT Label Tapes. Great for Home & Office Organization • Amazon Business $36.30 1 $36.30
WISYOK 90Pcs 8 Inch Colorful Jumbo Craft Sticks, Large Popsicle Sticks, WaxingSticks, Rainbow Wooden Popsicle Sticks, Paint Stir Sticks Great for DIY Crafts, Plant Labels, and Educational Tools • Amazon Business $7.74 4 $30.96
Shuttle Art Assorted Colorful Pencils, 180 Pack Kids Pencils Bulk with 12 Designs, #2 HB, Pre-sharpened Awards and Incentive Pencils for Kids School Home Party Christmas Halloween Valentines Day • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Replace for DYMO LetraTag Label Maker Refill 91331 White Plastic Tape 12mm x 4m (1/2" x 13') for Dymo Labeler Letra Tag 200B LT 100H 100T Plus, 5-Pack Label KINGDOM Label • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics Ruled Index Flash Cards for Studying and Note Taking, Assorted Neon Colored, 3x5 Inch, 300-Count • Amazon Business $3.52 3 $10.56
WAU Craft Pom Pom Balls - 100pcs 1.5 inch Multicolored Large Pompoms for Crafts Art DIY Project in Reusable Zipper Bag • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Hapy Shop 200 Pieces 100mm Long Bead Connector Clasp Ball Chain Keychain Tag Keychain Ball Chain 2.4 mm Diameter Adjustable Antiqued Metal Bead Steel Chain • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Mr. Pen Hot Glue Gun Kit - Glue Gun with 10 Glue Sticks, Mini Craft Glue Gun Set • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Amazon Basics Assorted Size and Color Rubber Bands, 0.5 lb. • Amazon Business $5.72 1 $5.72

Materials cost

$183.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$216.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.15

Total project goal

$254.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $254.35

5 Donors

-$122.32

Donations toward project cost

-$112.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.10

match offer

-$122.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$103.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.70

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 $0.00

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