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Mr. Cervantes from South Gate, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering our Youth for a Greener, Healthier Future

Help me give my students an opportunity to advocate for a healthier environment through their upcoming PBL project! Your generous donations will provide essential resources, empowering them to make a positive impact in our community. Thank you!

  • $350 goal

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Mr. Cervantes has another project! Donate to Brighten Learning: Providing Color Printing & Supplies for Student Success to help his classroom.

$502 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

I appreciate my students' enthusiasm for learning and their commitment to making a positive impact on the environment. The resources that we are requesting, including solar-powered cars, eco model homes, solar panels, and safety goggles, will significantly enhance their understanding of renewable energy and sustainability.

These hands-on materials will allow students to engage in practical experiments and projects, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

For instance, building solar-powered cars will teach them about energy conversion and mechanics, while creating eco model homes will promote discussions about sustainable living practices.

Our goal is to inspire students to become advocates for a healthier environment by providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary for impactful learning experiences.

What makes my students special is their diverse backgrounds and innate curiosity. They are eager to explore innovative solutions to environmental challenges, and this project will empower them to turn their ideas into concrete actions for a sustainable future.

Mr. Cervantes South Gate Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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.

More about Mr. Cervantes

South Gate, CA View local requests

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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
KEYESTUDIO Smart Home Starter Kit for Arduino for Uno R3, Electronics Home Automation Coding Kit, Wooden House DIY Sensor Kit STEM Set for Adults Teens 15+ • Amazon Business $47.00 2 $94.00
Desktop Wooden Model Kit Garden House A with a Large Deck by YOUNGMODELER by Young Modeler • Amazon Business $22.40 2 $44.80
Economy PPE Safety Glasses with Black Frame • Nasco $3.10 10 $31.00
STEM Kits for Kids Ages 8-10-12-14, Stem Toys For Boys Age 8-12, Science Projects For Kids Ages 8-12, Solar Car Building Kits for Boys, Activities Engineering Kit, Gifts For 8 9 10 11 12 Year Old Boys • Amazon Business $14.90 2 $29.80
Delinx 4Pcs 5V 6V 1W Mini Solar Panels for Solar Power Mini Solar Cells DIY Electric Toy Materials Photovoltaic Cells Solar DIY System Kits 4.3"x2.36" • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98

Materials cost

$223.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.95

Sales tax

 $20.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$297.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.47

Total project goal

$349.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $349.81

4 Donors

-$202.75

Donations toward project cost

-$191.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.66

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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 $0.00

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