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Ms. Cruz from Harlingen, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Developing Real-World Scientists Through a Mobile Science Lab

Help me give my students a fully-functioning mobile science lab. Each of the items in this cart will help create six functional and engaging science kits that will be used by each grade level.

  • $1,200 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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 Students

The students that I get to work with range from grades Pre-K to 5th grade. As the Instructional Coach for my campus, it is a privilege to work with close to 900 students. From the tiny 4 year old to the graduating 5th grader, each students has a special way of showing their school pride. Within the school there are mathematicians, poets, artists, musicians, authors, scientists, historians, chess masters, public speakers, and so many growing leaders. These students are not only making their mark on campus in each individual classroom, but in the community, in the state, and all over the world.

My Project

With this mobile science lab, the learning possibilities are endless. Teachers will be able to create engaging, hands-on science lessons that can take place in any classroom. These kits will directly support our students and teachers with the tools they need to become real-world scientists.

These science kits will include essential tools for discovery and experimentation, as well as resources that will challenge students to think critically and use inquiry to problem-solve and collaborate.

Science is foundational in equipping our young students with skills needed to change the world. As a campus, we want to create experiences that enrich the learning of each student. This mobile science lab will provide these opportunities.

Ms. Cruz
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HH225X Can Do Science Discovery Kits Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
TT155X STEM Science Stations KGr 1 Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $149.00 1 $149.00
RR414 AllPurpose Classroom Balance • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 6 $119.94
WT365 Large Lakeshore Tuff Tote 17 14l x 13 34w x 8h • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 6 $101.94
LA574 Student Thermometers Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
FS326 SuperSafe Prisms Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
FS489 KidSized Flashlights Set of 6 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 2 $39.98
LA124 BestBuy Magnifiers Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $36.99 1 $36.99
DS694 Gram Weight Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $5.99 6 $35.94
GR700 Life Cycle Sequencing Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
WD984 Magnetic Wand Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP542 Insects Spiders Magnetic Activity Tin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
BV633 Graduated Cylinders Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP543 Plants Magnetic Activity Tin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
PP541 Animals Magnetic Activity Tin • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
TE312 Measuring Tapes Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $24.99 1 $24.99
DD658 SuperSafe Magnifiers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $19.99 1 $19.99
LA575 SuperSafe Eyedroppers Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$974.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,019.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.88

Total project goal

$1,199.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,199.18

18 Donors

-$884.18

Donations toward project cost

-$768.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.63

match offer

-$315.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$267.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.71

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$0.00

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