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Empowering Young Minds: Exploring Energy in 4th Grade Science

Help me give my students the materials and resources to explore and understand different forms of energy through engaging science lessons and activities.

  • $207 goal

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My Project

My 4th-grade students are full of curiosity and eager to learn about the world around them, especially how energy powers everything in our daily lives. This project will provide essential materials and engaging activities to help them explore and understand different forms of energy, including renewable and non-renewable sources, electricity, and the role energy plays in nature. With hands-on experiments, interactive models, and educational resources, my students will have the tools they need to grasp these critical concepts and become more informed and innovative thinkers.

By supporting this project, you are helping to spark a lifelong interest in science and empowering students to understand the energy that powers our world.

Mr. Kim Gerald A Lawson Academy of the Arts Mathematics & Science Grades 3-5

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.

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Los Angeles, 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Simple Designs Basic Metal Desk Lamp with Flexible Hose Neck Black (1180913ALL) • Staples $12.34 3 $37.02
Red Solo Cups 16oz. (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $15.17 1 $15.17
Quill Brand? Premium Rubber Band, #32, 3"L x 1/8"W, 1 lb Resealable Bag (790032) • Quill.com $14.03 1 $14.03
Quill Brand? Premium Rubber Band, #16, 2-1/2"L x 1/16"W, 1 lb Resealable Bag (790016) • Quill.com $12.23 1 $12.23
Nightkonic 50 pcs Pack - CR2032 Battery 3v Lithium Button Cell Coin 2032 Battery • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Business Source Rubber Bands, Size 62, 1 lb /BG, 2-1/2 x 1/4 Inches, Natural Crepe • School Specialty $8.62 1 $8.62
Dixie Pathways Poly Paper Hot Cups, 8 oz., White, 50/Pack (2338PATH) • Quill.com $7.79 1 $7.79
Toysmith Classic Bag of Marbles • Kaplan Early Learning Company $3.56 2 $7.12
DSTELIN Binder Clips Paper Clamps Assorted Sizes 100 Count (Black), X Large, Large, Medium, Small, X Small and Micro, 6 Sizes in One Pack, Meet Your Different Using Needs. • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Chanzon 100pcs 5mm LED Diode Lights Assortment 10 Colors x 10pcs Diodes (Clear Transparent Lens) Emitting Lighting Bulb Lamp Assorted Kit Variety Color White Red Yellow Green Blue Orange UV Pink • Amazon Business $6.77 1 $6.77
Staples Push Pins Clear 500/Pack (32014) • Staples $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$130.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.86

Sales tax

 $11.96

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$175.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.97

Total project goal

$206.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $206.47

2 Donors

-$103.23

Donations toward project cost

-$87.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.48

match offer

-$103.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$87.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.49

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 $0.00

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