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Ms. Chapa from Houston, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Students to Scientists!

Help me give my students scientific tools to help engage their learning and build concrete examples in which they will be able to be impacted in their learning.

  • $1,233 goal

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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 Students

I have an exceptional group of students. I say this since these students have been capable of showing masters in their 3rd grade STAAR test, and continue to drive for success in the classroom. Their motivation for wanting to learn more and continue to build upon their knowledge always surprises me. These students are leaders on the campus; they take action both individually and as a group to show exemplars of what a great classroom should be like. They do many things without being asked and show their best at all times.

From participating in class to being engaged in their learning, I have never seen such a group that works as a team.

They surprise me every day with the amount of respect they have for one another and their commitment to strive for greatness. They are problem-solvers, thinkers, authors, scientists, mathematicians, and explorers. They do not fear to be wrong; instead, they look for answers. They are not afraid to ask questions or to look for information to clarify their doubts. They are much more than classroom friends; they are a family to each other.

My Project

These materials will make a difference in my students' learning since it will allow them to create more hands-on explorations that will impact their learning in creating concrete experiences. This will allow them to retain information and also help them build a scientific background. These students aren't exposed to a lot of materials that help seal their learning and make it memorable. Using these scientific materials they will build a background and also have a bigger picture of what the STEAM field is like. By building this knowledge there is a greater chance for students to grow in their learning and acquire a bigger scientific exploration.

These are not just materials that will construct their learning, these are tools to a greater self-exploration in the scientific field.

Imagine students taking charge of their learning, making connections, and empowering themselves since they now feel that they too can be a scientist. By providing them these tools their classroom engagement will skyrocket and their willingness to learn and grow will be a self incentive. These students need to have solid concrete examples and by providing them with these tools they too can become future scientists.

Ms. Chapa Foerster 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.

More about Ms. Chapa

Houston, TX 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

100 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elementary Science Classroom Starter Kit • AKJ Education $291.99 2 $583.98
Graduated Cylinders • AKJ Education $25.54 4 $102.16
Color Safety Goggles, Set Of 6 • AKJ Education $22.49 4 $89.96
Primary Science Magnetic Wands, Set of 24 • AKJ Education $40.14 2 $80.28
Fun With Magnets • AKJ Education $12.78 4 $51.12
Dual Lens Magnifiers • AKJ Education $8.02 3 $24.06
Power of Science® pH Paper • AKJ Education $5.10 4 $20.40
Iron Filings • AKJ Education $18.24 1 $18.24
Eyedroppers • AKJ Education $4.37 4 $17.48
Worm Habitat • AKJ Education $14.56 1 $14.56

Materials cost

$1,002.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,047.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.81

Total project goal

$1,232.08

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,232.08

4 Donors

-$1,221.49

Donations toward project cost

-$1,047.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.59

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$0.00

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