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Mrs. U from Santa Rosa, NM is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ignite Young Minds: Hands-On STEMKits for Future Innovators

Help me give my students essential STEM kits and resources or experiments to fuel their curiosity and hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and math and more on Project based learning.

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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

I am passionate about my students' boundless curiosity and their eagerness to explore the world around them. Each day, they bring a unique perspective and a fresh sense of wonder to our classroom. By equipping them with STEM kits, including buzzer wire kits, soldering materials, toothpaste elephant kits, laminating supplies, and various other experiment kits, I aim to foster a hands-on, project-based learning environment where they can actively engage in solving real-world problems.

For instance, the buzzer wire kits will teach them about electrical circuits and sound technology by allowing them to create their own sound effects and alarms.

The soldering kits will give them practical skills for assembling electronic components, while the toothpaste elephant kits will offer a fun introduction to chemical reactions. Laminating supplies will help them preserve and showcase their projects, enhancing their pride in their work. Each STEM kit is designed to make learning engaging and memorable. We can use this Kit during their Science Fair or during their Lesson in Science.

My goal for this project is to create a dynamic and stimulating learning atmosphere that inspires students to delve into STEM subjects with enthusiasm and confidence. These resources will not only enhance their academic skills but also foster their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.

What makes my students special is their incredible enthusiasm for learning and their diverse perspectives, which enrich our classroom environment. By providing them with these STEM kits, I hope to further ignite their passion for discovery and empower them to reach their full potential.

Mrs. U Santa Rosa High School Grades 9-12

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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Santa Rosa, NM 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

146 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Southwire Romex Brand Simpull Solid Indoor 14/2 W/G NMB Cable 25ft coil - SW# 28827421 • Amazon Business $19.55 5 $97.75
Learn to Solder Kits Jitterbug Deluxe Kit | DIY Soldering Kit for Beginners | Electronics Projects for Students & STEM Classes | Tools Included • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
ZEONHAK 200 Pack 1-1/5 Inches Treaded Wooden Toy Wheels, Wood Wheel for Crafts and DIY Toy Cars, 1/2 Inch Thick, 0. 14 Inch Hole • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Science Magic Kit – Science Kit for Kids with 50 Unique Experiments and Magic Tricks, Chemistry Set and STEM Project, A Great Gift for Boys and Girls (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $29.63 1 $29.63
Scotch TL901X Thermal Laminator, 1 Laminating Machine, Gray, Laminate Recipe Cards, Photos and Documents, For Home, Office or School Supplies, 9 in. • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Scissors Bulk of 24-Pack, Taotree 8" Scissors All Purpose Comfort Grip Sharp Scissors for Office School Supplies, Classroom Student Teacher Scissor, Craft Home Sewing Fabric Scissor, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $26.98 1 $26.98
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Premium Quality, 5 Mil Thick for Extra Protection, 100 Pack Letter Size Laminating Sheets, Our Most Durable Lamination Pouch, 8.9 x 11.4 inches, Clear (TP5854-100) • Amazon Business $23.93 1 $23.93
AdTech 220-345-5 Hot Glue, 4 Inch Mini Size, Clear, 550 Sticks, Count • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Energizer Industrial 9 Volt Batteries, Alkaline 9v Battery (12 Count) • Amazon Business $20.55 1 $20.55
BNTECHGO 28 Gauge Silicone wire spool 250 ft Black Flexible 28 AWG Stranded Tinned Copper Wire • Amazon Business $17.98 1 $17.98
Colorations 1000CS Regular Colored Wood Craft Sticks Popsicle Sticks, 1000 Pieces,4-1/2: x 3/8" Each • Amazon Business $16.30 1 $16.30
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $15.56 1 $15.56
WGGE Automatic Heavy Duty Wire Stripper/Wire Cutter, 3 IN 1 Adjustable Wire Stripper Tool for 8-18 AWG Solid and Stranded Electrical Wire | 10-22 AWG Wire Crimping Tool • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, For Use With Thermal Laminators, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Letter Size Sheets, 100 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50
Perfect Stix - PS-114st-1,000 4.5" Craft Sticks/ Ice Cream Sticks/ Natural Wood - Box of 1,000ct • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Learn to Solder Kits-Weevil Eyes • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Vanilla mini dehydrated marshmallows in Reusable Container by Medley hills farm - mini marshmallows for hot chocolate - Perfect Dehydrated marshmallow bits For Cereal, Cocoa, Ice Cream, Coffee toppings, hot chocolate marshmallows and Desserts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Weemium Paper Straws Disposable 200 Pack - Striped Straws in 10 Colors - Biodegradable, Durable and Eco friendly - Non-soggy Paper Straws for Drinking and Crafts • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Jiusion 48Pcs Prepared Microscope Slides Specimen Animals Insects Plants Flowers Sample Biological Specimen, Stereo Microscope Slide for Kids Children Students Enlighten Education • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
hand2mind Red Ceramic Bar Magnets, 1.5 Inch (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95
Hefty Party On Disposable Plastic Cups, Assorted, 16 Ounce, 100 Count • Amazon Business $7.78 1 $7.78
200pcs 20colors, Pipe Cleaners, Chenille Stems, Pipe Cleaners for Crafts, Pipe Cleaner Crafts, Art and Craft Supplies,… • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Amazon Basics Sandwich Storage Bags, 300 Count, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $7.16 1 $7.16
Comfy Package [200 Pack] 7.75" High Flexible Plastic Straws, Disposable Drinking Straws - Striped Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.91 1 $6.91
NEWBRAUG 9'' × 12'' Professional Self Healing Cutting Double Sided 5-Ply Mat, Best Gridded Rotary Cutting Board for Quilting, Sewing, Craft, Fabric & Scrapbooking (Green/Black)… • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
OWOFYDR 100pcs 5mm Red diffused LED diode lamp (Color Lens Frosted Round DC 2V 20mA) Lighting Bulb lamp Electronic Component Indicator Light Emitting diode • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Origami Paper 200 Sheets,20 Colors 6 Inch Square Color Paper for Crafts,Double Sided Origami Folding Paper for Arts and DIY Projects,15x15cm • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88
[1500 Count] Bamboo Wooden Toothpicks Wood Round Double -Point Tooth Picks • Amazon Business $5.38 1 $5.38
Good Cook 12-inch Bamboo Skewers, 100 Count • Amazon Business $5.19 1 $5.19
Glue Dots, Glue Squares Dot N' Go Dispenser, Double-Sided, 3/16", 450 Dots, Removable, DIY Craft Glue Tape, Sticky Adhesive Glue Points, Liquid Glue Alternative, Clear • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$548.58

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.29

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$593.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.66

Total project goal

$697.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $697.76

2 Donors

-$348.88

Donations toward project cost

-$296.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.33

match offer

-$348.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$296.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.33

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