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Ms. Bercasio from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Future Innovators: STEM Project Resources

Help me give my students in creating their project-based learning projects by providing them with materials they need to build their designs.

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where students aren't just memorizing facts, but actively designing, building, and problem-solving. That's the power of project-based learning (PBL) in Science. My students are eager to dive into hands-on projects, exploring concepts in science, technology, engineering, and math. However, to truly unlock their potential, we need access to a wider range of resources.

Project-based learning is vital because:

It fosters critical thinking: Students learn to analyze problems, develop solutions, and adapt to challenges. It promotes collaboration: Working in teams, they develop communication and teamwork skills. It creates real-world connections: They see how STEM concepts apply to everyday life, sparking genuine interest. It drives innovation: By experimenting and creating, they develop the mindset of future innovators. Our current resources are limited, hindering our ability to fully engage in meaningful PBL experiences. We need materials that will allow students to:

Conduct in depth science experiments.

Design and prototype engineering solutions.

Increase our supply of basic building materials.

By providing these essential resources, you'll be empowering my students to:

Deepen their understanding of STEM concepts.

Develop essential 21st-century skills.

Build confidence in their abilities.

Increase their overall engagement in the STEM subjects.

Ms. Bercasio Ilima Intermediate School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Ewa Beach, HI View local requests

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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Activa Hearty Clay - 5.25 oz pkg • Blick Art Materials $13.53 15 $202.95
Leinuosen 8 Pack Classroom Paper Trays 14''x10'' Hold A4 Paper Toy Handicrafts Colorful Turn in Trays Classroom Storage Baskets Also for Library, Office, Kitchen, Bathroom, Bedroom (Dark Color) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
Crayola Washable Paints - Assorted Colors, Set of 12, 16 oz Bottles • Blick Art Materials $44.29 1 $44.29
OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 30 Snack Packs (4 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $13.14 3 $39.42
CloroxPro Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 75 Wipes/Container, 6/Carton (CLO15949CT) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
2 Pack Letter Tray Paper Organizer 5-Tier Desk Organizer File Organizer Paper Holder with Handle, Metal Desktop Document Shelf Tray Office Classroom Organization - Black • Amazon Business $34.00 1 $34.00
Bybeton Artificial Grass Wall Panel,10"x 10"(12Pcs) Boxwood Faux Green Wall Panels for Interior Wall, Backdrop Wall,Garden Wall and Indoor Outdoor Plant Wall Decor • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Exlpore With Me Sedimentary Rocks Set • Ward's Science $11.90 2 $23.80
Scott Choose-A-Sheet Kitchen Roll Paper Towels, 1-ply, 102 Sheets/Roll, 15 Rolls/Pack (36371/55417) • Quill.com $23.49 1 $23.49
Explore With Me Metamorphic Rocks Set • Ward's Science $11.73 2 $23.46
Explore With Me Igneous Rocks Set • Ward's Science $11.73 2 $23.46
Crayola Crayons Assorted Colors 24/Box (523024) • Staples $1.99 10 $19.90
Electric Pencil Sharpener Heavy-Duty Helical Blade Sharpener with Adapter/Battery Operated for No.2/ (6-8mm) Pencils with Auto Stop & Cleaning Brush in School/Classroom/Office (Black) • Amazon Business $16.14 1 $16.14
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $5.14 3 $15.42
Plastic 10-Well Paint Tray - 6 3/4" Diameter, White • Blick Art Materials $1.03 12 $12.36
Adtech W229-34ZIP100 Mini Hot Glue Sticks, 1pack ,100 pieces, Clear • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87

Materials cost

$598.13

Vendor shipping charges

$114.56

Sales tax

$26.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$777.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.29

Total project goal

$915.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$915.27

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$915.27

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