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Mrs. Rookstool from Belton, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Motion and Force through Hands-On STEM Activities for Kindergarteners

Help me give my students STEM activities to help enhance our science lessons on motion and force.

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My Project

Kindergarten students are naturally curious and love to explore the world around them. This year, I’m excited to help my students explore the essential concepts of motion and force in a hands-on and engaging way. Our goal is to understand how objects move, what causes them to move, and how different forces affect motion. The activities we’ll be doing in class will allow students to experiment, observe, and ask questions in a way that makes learning fun and impactful.

As part of our STEM curriculum, we will cover key concepts outlined in the kindergarten science standards, such as:

How objects move in different directions and speeds.

The impact of forces such as pushing and pulling on objects.

Identifying the role of friction and gravity in how objects move.

To help students grasp these concepts, I’m requesting materials that will allow my students the opportunity to observe, manipulate, and experiment with the concepts of motion and force in a fun and interactive way. These tools will allow for collaborative learning and support the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills as students hypothesize, test, and observe.

Your generous support will help foster a deeper understanding of science, encouraging young minds to think critically about the world around them. These hands-on activities

Mrs. Rookstool Belton Preparatory Academy Grades PreK-2

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore STEM Science Station - Motion - Hands-On Interactive Science Kits and STEM Supplies - STEM Kits for Elementary • Lakeshore Learning Materials $59.99 1 $59.99
hand2mind Magnetic Force Science Lab Kit (90740) • Quill.com $35.14 1 $35.14
PicassoTiles 16 Piece Character Action Figures Toddler Toy Set Expansion Pack Magnetic Construction Blocks STEM Pretend Play Toys Building Tiles PTA08 • Amazon Business $34.48 1 $34.48
burgkidz STEM Learning Pipe Tube Construction Building Blocks, Sensory Toys with Wheels Baseplate for All Ages Kids Boys Girls, 188 Pcs • Amazon Business $32.88 1 $32.88

Materials cost

$162.49

Vendor shipping charges

$3.00

Sales tax

$11.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.95

Total project goal

$246.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$246.34

1 Donor

-$246.34

Donations toward project cost

-$209.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.95

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$0.00

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