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Ms. Lopez from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's All About the Air

Help me give my students helium, balloons, wooden rods, and crafts sticks for STEAM.

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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 would like for my students to have the opportunity to explore different STEAM projects with balloons and helium. One project that I have in mind is for them to build their own cars that will be powered with air from the balloons. We need the helium to experiment with the difference in travel speed in time and distance when the car is powered by a balloon using helium vs a balloon using air from a pump and room air. We need the helium, balloons, and rods for this purpose. I would also like for my students to explore science building a protective nest for eggs. They will also use balloons and helium for this project. They will take notes to see if an object traveling down will be faster with balloons powered with helium than with human air and an air pump.

Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to explore science, STEAM with the use of helium, balloons, and sticks.

Ms. Lopez South Park 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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Los Angeles, CA 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

28 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
GasClub 22L Helium Tank up to 100 Latex Balloons Helium Tank for Balloons at Home Helium Balloon Pump Kit Blend • Walmart $94.99 2 $189.98
Dtmasao 25 PCS Dowel Rods Wood Sticks Wooden Dowel Rods - 3/8 x 48 Inch Unfinished Bamboo Sticks - for Crafts and DIYers • Amazon Business $28.95 2 $57.90
Halloween Magical Party Balloons Garland Decorations, 111 PCS 18" 12" 10" 5" Magician Party Balloons Burgundy Black Gold Confetti Decor Supplies for Kids Birthday Halloween Party • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Utopia Kitchen 2 Pack Rectangle Table Cloth [52x70 Inches, Black] Stain and Wrinkle Resistant Tablecloth Washable Polyester Cover for Dining, Buffet Parties, Picnic and Weddings • Amazon Business $11.94 3 $35.82
KTOJOY 200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$327.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$392.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.27

Total project goal

$461.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $461.82

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 $461.82

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