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Ms. Terrano from N. Hollywood, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring Science in 3rd Grade: Hands-On Learning for Future Scientists!

Help me give my students science notebooks, safety goggles, books on water and climate, magnet and gravity kits, a vocabulary pocket chart, colored sentence strips, erasable pens, and astronaut-themed pencils to enhance hands-on learning and scientific exploration.

  • 2 donors
  • $472 still needed

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  • 2 donors
  • $472 still needed
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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 Project

Science is a subject that excites young minds, but to fully explore scientific concepts, my students need the right tools and resources.

Our classroom would greatly benefit from science notebooks, safety goggles, books about water and climate, magnets, gravity kits, a vocabulary pocket chart, colored sentence strips, erasable pens, and astronaut-themed pencils.

These materials will help my students document their observations, conduct safe experiments, and develop a deeper understanding of the world around them.

With these resources, my students will explore forces like gravity and magnetism, understand the importance of water and climate, and expand their scientific vocabulary. Science notebooks will allow them to record observations and reflect on their learning, while the vocabulary pocket chart and sentence strips will reinforce key science terms. Safety goggles will ensure students stay protected during hands-on experiments. The erasable pens and astronaut-themed pencils will make writing and note-taking more engaging, encouraging ownership of learning.

My goal is to foster a love for science by providing students with tools to explore and investigate their world. Through hands-on experiments and interactive activities, they will build critical thinking skills, scientific literacy, and curiosity. My students are bright, inquisitive, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to our classroom. They are natural problem-solvers who thrive when given the opportunity to explore and ask questions. Providing these materials will inspire them to see themselves as future scientists, engineers, and innovators.

Ms. Terrano Bellingham Elementary School 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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N. Hollywood, 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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Numbered Graph paper composition book • Amazon Business $6.99 30 $209.70
Pilot Frixion Clicker Erasable Gel Pens - Retractable, Assorted Colors, Set of 8, Fine • Blick Art Materials $17.15 10 $171.50
Patelai 36 Pieces Kids Safety Glasses Bulk Kids Safety Goggles Eye Protection Goggles Scratch Resistant Eyewear Safety Glasses for Kids Science Class, Lab, Sports, Shooting, Child Youth Size • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Magnet for Kids Science Experiment Kit Electromagnet and Simple Circuit Kits Tools for School Lab Education Physics Projects Icluding Bar/Ring/Horseshoe • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Kolewo4ever 200 Pieces Space Theme Pencils Outer Space Pencils Fun Astronaut Pencils Planet Rocket Space Ship Pencils for Classrooms, Student Reward, Space Party Favors • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Crtiin 70 Pcs Giant Magnetic Solar System Planet Magnetic for Fridge Planets Whiteboard Display Magnets for Kids Solar System Toys Reusable Educational Learning Toys Kit for Kid Toddler Classroom Home • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
National Geographic Kids WATER!: Why every drop counts and how you can start making waves to protect it • Amazon Business $14.47 1 $14.47
ALSLEA 2 PCS Pencil Holder for Classroom, Black Pencil Parking Pocket Chart, Hanging Pencil Holder Back to School Supplies Pen, Colored Pencils, Neutrals Pencil Dispenser- Each Holds up to 36 Pencils • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Vanmor Travel Tangram Puzzle - 3 Sets of Magnetic Tangram with 240 Solution - Montessori Shape Pattern Blocks Jigsaw Road Trip Games IQ Book Educational Toy Brain Teaser Gift for Kids Adults Challenge • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
A Child's Introduction to Space Exploration: An Explorer’s Guide to Rockets, Astronauts, and Life in Zero Gravity (A Child's Introduction Series) • Amazon Business $12.18 1 $12.18
Essex Wares - Daily Schedule Pocket Chart, Black, 13" Wide x 36" Tall - Ultra-Durable Visual Schedule for Kids - Easy to Use, Reusable Daily Schedule for Kids - Reversible Chart for Sentence Strips • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
300 PCS Science Stickers, Teacher Stickers for Kids, Physics Math Experiment Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles Laptop Skateboard Notebook • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Rainbow Sentence Strips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
Forces: Physical Science for Kids • Amazon Business $7.96 1 $7.96
Gravity Is a Mystery (Let's-Read-and-Find-Out Science 2) • Amazon Business $4.92 1 $4.92

Materials cost

$565.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.40

Sales tax

 $51.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$655.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.76

Total project goal

$771.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $771.71

1 Donor

-$150.00

Donations toward project cost

-$127.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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 $471.71

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