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Mrs. Garcia from Indio, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full STEAM Ahead!

Help me give my students access to more STEAM titles in the library!

  • 2 donors
  • $246 goal

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Mrs. Garcia has another project! Donate to Adventures in Time & Tales to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $369.
2X

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Our elementary school library is a vibrant hub of learning, but our STEAM section is woefully outdated and lacks the engaging, up-to-date resources our students need to thrive in a technology-driven world. We aim to expand our collection with a diverse range of books covering robotics, engineering, and coding, empowering our young learners to explore these exciting fields. These books will not only spark curiosity but also provide foundational knowledge that will serve them well in future academic and professional pursuits.

Imagine the thrill of a student discovering the mechanics of a robotic arm, or the satisfaction of understanding the logic behind a simple coding sequence!

These books will be used extensively throughout the school year. During our annual science fair, students will be able to utilize these resources for research, inspiration, and to deepen their understanding of their chosen projects. For example, a student interested in building a robotic hand could use a book on mechanical engineering to explore different joint designs and materials. Additionally, these materials will be invaluable for career planning activities, allowing students to explore diverse STEAM careers and understand the educational pathways needed to pursue them. Furthermore, these books will support classroom research projects, providing students with accessible and engaging information on complex STEAM topics.

By investing in these crucial resources, we are investing in the future of our students. We are providing them with the tools they need to become innovators, problem-solvers, and critical thinkers. These books will not just sit on shelves; they will be used, explored, and cherished by generations of young learners, fostering a love for STEAM that will shape their lives.

Mrs. Garcia James Madison 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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Indio, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

425 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Crabtree Young Architect Books, Grade 3 Reading Level, Set of 8 - Elementary - Kids • School Specialty $70.69 1 $70.69
How Super Cool Tech Works • Amazon Business $29.26 1 $29.26
Learn Robotics with Raspberry Pi: Build and Code Your Own Moving, Sensing, Thinking Robots • Amazon Business $19.25 1 $19.25
The Ada Lace Complete Adventures (Boxed Set): Ada Lace, on the Case; Ada Lace Sees Red; Ada Lace, Take Me to Your Leader; Ada Lace and the Impossible ... Ada Lace Gets Famous (An Ada Lace Adventure) • Amazon Business $17.62 1 $17.62
The Fascinating Engineering Book for Kids: 500 Dynamic Facts! (Fascinating Facts) • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Awesome Robotics Projects for Kids: 20 Original STEAM Robots and Circuits to Design and Build (Awesome STEAM Activities for Kids) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$154.86

Vendor shipping charges

$7.07

Sales tax

$14.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$208.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.78

Total project goal

$245.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$245.20

1 Donor

-$109.70

Donations toward project cost

-$104.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.48

match offer

-$122.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$104.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.91

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$0.00

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