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Ms. Higgins from Martensdale, IA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engineering Through Exploration

Help me give my students an opportunity to explore the world of engineering through hands on labs.

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My Project

Learning by doing is an effective way of keeping students engaged and excited about learning. Providing students hands-on activities that allow them to find a solution in the world of engineering and opens the door to science.

My students will not only become engineers, but will increase their learning as they develop their own questions and collaborate to find their own solutions.

Imagine building your own working project using your own blueprint. Engineering is a perfect way to get every student excited to learn about science and will help them become stronger learners.

Ms. Higgins
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Human Body Kit - Gr. 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Changes in Landscape Kit - Gr. 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Energy Kit - Gr. 4 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
Sntieecr 6 Set DC Motors Kit, Mini Electric Motor 3V 15000RPM with 66 PCS Plastic Gears, AA Battery Holder Case, Motor Bracket, Shaft Propeller and Rocker Switch for DIY Toys Science Projects • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Poraxy STEM Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-10-12, 5 Set 3D Wooden Puzzles, Toys for Ages 8-13, DIY Educational Science Building Kits Crafts, Birthday Gifts for Boys and Girls 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Poraxy 5 Set STEM Science Kits for Kids Age 8-12, DC Motors Electronic Assembly Robotic STEM Toys for Age s 8-13, Building Experiments Projects Kits, Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Poraxy 5 Set STEM Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, Robotics Model Car Kits, Toys for Ages 8-13, Electric Building Engineering Experiment Projects, Gifts for Boys and Girls Ages 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Poraxy 5 Set STEM Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, Wooden Building STEM Projects, 3D Puzzles, Experiment Crafts Model, Toys for Ages 8-13, Gifts for Boys and Girls 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Years Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Poraxy 5 in 1 STEM Kits for Kids Ages 8-10, Science Building Projects Crafts for Boys 8-12, Wooden Model Car Kits, Toys for Ages 8-13, 3D Puzzles, Gifts for 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Poraxy 4 in 1 STEM Kits for Kids Age 8-10-12, Science STEM Projects for Kids Age 8-12, 3D Puzzles, Educational Craft Building Toys, Christmas Birthday Gifts for Girls Boys 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Year Old • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$326.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.00

Sales tax

 $22.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.38

Total project goal

$462.56

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