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

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Curiosity Is the Best Motivator for Learning!

Help me give my students hands on experience as we delve deeper into science this spring!

  • $725 goal

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My Project

The science specimen kits will give my first grade students a chance to explore the topics we learn during our small group instruction time and use their curiosity to be real scientists. These will help them to make fascinating discoveries on their own at their own pace. Hand in hand with exploring science specimens, I will be using the word family flip books to support their reading as we read about the various science topics we will learn as well as the Scholastic News to engage them with age-appropriate informational topics in science and social studies. Many of my students are English learners and Scholastic News will help them learn the academic language they need to participate in oral class discussions. The Crayola Model Magic kit will be used during the animal and plant life cycles unit in combination with art lessons.

By donating to this project, my students will be excited and engaged to explore the world around them.

They have shown a great interest in science and art and I hope these materials will inspire them to be lifelong learners and use their knowledge as they grow.

Ms. Min-Gillette Queen Anne Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Hands-On Science Specimen Centers (Complete Set) – STEM Supplies, STEM Kits, STEM Toys, Science Kits • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
Scholastic News, Grade 1 (Print + Digital) • Scholastic Magazines+ $6.25 21 $131.25
Lakeshore Word Family Flip Books - Phonics Reading Games for Beginning Readers, Science of Reading • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Staples Multiuse Copy Paper 8.5 x 11 20 lbs. White 500 Sheets/Ream 10 Reams/Carton (20472) • Staples $50.49 1 $50.49
Crayola Model Magic Clay 75 1-oz. Packs Assorted Colors (23-6002) • Staples $36.19 1 $36.19
EXPO Dry Erase Whiteboard Wipes, Pack of 50 • School Specialty $17.02 1 $17.02

Materials cost

$503.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $28.27

Sales tax

 $46.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$615.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$108.68

Total project goal

$724.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $724.56

4 Donors

-$446.53

Donations toward project cost

-$425.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.90

match offer

-$223.90

Match offer toward project cost

-$190.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.58

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.21

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