You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Fitzgerald from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Fitzgerald is requesting

Future Scientists of Philadelphia Need Your Help!

Help me give my students the materials and resources they need to develop our Science Olympiad club into a competitive power team of Philadelphia

  • $782 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mr. Fitzgerald for his next project!

Help Mr. Fitzgerald

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mr. Fitzgerald for his next project!

My Project

Our Science Olympiad Club is dedicated to fostering a passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines among students through hands-on learning experiences. To further this mission, we are requesting funding for construction materials comprising power tools, super glue, duct tape, and balsa wood.

Through constructing various projects using balsa wood, students will gain invaluable experience in mechanical engineering and technology, honing their problem-solving skills and fostering creativity.

Additionally, the inclusion of power tools will enable students to delve deeper into the intricacies of engineering, promoting critical thinking and innovation.

Our goals for this project are twofold. Firstly, we aim to empower our students to become proficient in practical STEM applications, preparing them for future careers in scientific fields. Secondly, we strive to enhance teamwork and collaboration skills among our students, as emphasized in Science Olympiad events. By providing them with these construction materials, we aim to cultivate an environment where students can work together to tackle complex challenges, mirroring the collaborative nature of scientific endeavors.

What makes our students special is their diverse range of talents and interests, which are all harnessed and celebrated within our Science Olympiad Club. Our students are not only passionate about STEM subjects but also possess a strong desire to learn and explore new concepts. Through their participation in Science Olympiad events, they have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and teamwork, making them ideal candidates to benefit from this proposed project.

In conclusion, by investing in these construction materials, we aim to enrich our students' STEM learning experiences, foster collaboration, and prepare them for future success in scientific endeavors. We are confident that this project will make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and contribute to the continued success of our Science Olympiad Club.

Mr. Fitzgerald Central High School Grades 9-12

More about Mr. Fitzgerald

Philadelphia, PA 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

50 students impacted 2donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Fitzgerald is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skil - PWR CORE 20 Brushless 20V 4-Tool Kit Drill Driver Reciprocating Saw Circular Saw and LED Light - Red/Black • Best Buy Education $399.99 1 $399.99
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 36 Pieces, 1/8" x 1/8" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $22.04 3 $66.12
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 15 Pieces, 3/16" x 3/16" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $14.58 3 $43.74
Midwest Products Balsa Wood Strips - 30 Pieces, 3/32" x 3/32" x 36" • Blick Art Materials $13.99 3 $41.97
Staples General Purpose Duct Tape 2 W x 60 yds. Silver (468389-CC) • Staples $5.70 5 $28.50
Loctite Brush-on Super Glue 0.18 oz. (1365734) • Staples $6.46 4 $25.84
Loctite? Longneck Bottle Super Glue; 0.18 oz., Clear • Quill.com $4.59 4 $18.36

Materials cost

$624.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$663.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.16

Total project goal

$781.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $781.05

2 Donors

-$781.05

Donations toward project cost

-$663.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$117.16

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Fitzgerald and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"PA","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/future-scientists-of-philadelphia-need-y/8270982/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":50,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Fitzgerald","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"2141440134","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Philadelphia","teachersOnPage":[6750132],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8270982,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"6750132":{"owner":"Mr. Fitzgerald","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8270982],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6750132_orig.png?crop=314,314,x6,y3&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1567120415177","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":19,"teacherChallengeId":21473137,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":6750132,"schoolCounty":"Philadelphia","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"PA","name":"Pennsylvania"}}