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Lab Materials and Grade 4

The cost of the science materials listed above is $2069, including shipping and <a target="new" href="http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm" onclick="g_openWindow('http://www.donorschoose.org/html/fulfillment.htm', 300, 800, 'fulfillwindow');return false;">fulfillment</a>.

  • $2,098 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

It is always amazing to me that under-performing schools are not considered for the most critical materials. I teach Grade 4 in an elementary school in Albany in which the students do not have a Science lab available for their use. Students don't have the opportunity to explore and use Science related materials that will increase their understanding in science as well as prepare them for the state exam that is given in grade 4. On many occasions I have found myself very frustrated on several levels while teaching Science. Many times we read about a great experiment in our text book, but I am often forced to say, "We don't have the materials to do this experiment." Science is supposed to involve exploring and being able to experiment and work with materials to spark interest and discovery. However, without the necessary materials, Science is dry and boring for many students. We are in need of many useful materials that will allow the teachers to show that Science is intriguing and endless in the possibilities for learning. We want students to move away from the act of observation to the concept of the scientific method. We want them to develop critical thinking and questioning skills. We want to challenges problem solving skills and present a variety of visual and tactile experiences. These are the types of items that we are asking for our grade 4 classrooms: These materials will be shared and used to in a lab like setting. Students will rotate in and out of the labs using the various items mentioned below which relate to the topic of study. Students will have the opportunity to have a " hands on approach" with real lab materials. These items will benefit the students for many years since the material are reusable. magnets electricity kit clipboards microscopes microscope slides cylinders animal classification cards plant classification cards chemistry kit hand lenses lab/materials kit thermometers Please consider our proposal the materials requested would be a value to our students for many years.

Mrs. T. Giffen Memorial Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DD904 - Life Cycle of a Frog Specimen Set • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
DD903 - Parts of a Plant Specimen Set • Lakeshore Learning $44.50 1 $44.50
EB526 - Landforms & Ecosystems Photo Book Series • Lakeshore Learning $59.95 1 $59.95
FE405X - Classroom Rock, Fossil & Mineral Collect • Lakeshore Learning $95.00 1 $95.00
Modular Science Center • ABC School Supply, Inc. $249.99 1 $249.99
Power of Science Chemistry Kit • Delta Education $52.95 1 $52.95
VINEGAR, WHITE, 500ML • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.47 1 $4.47
Electrical Supply Kit • Delta Education $49.00 3 $147.00
Car and Ramp • Delta Education $136.95 1 $136.95
Science Action Labs Sound & Light Materials Kit • Nasco $72.25 1 $72.25
Classification of Living Things Lab Investigation • Nasco $38.93 1 $38.93
QB MASONITE CLIPBOARD 6X9 -- Quill Hardboard Clipboard; 6x9" • Quill Corporation $1.16 25 $29.00
EE759 - Science Tools Supply Center • Lakeshore Learning $149.00 1 $149.00
LA658 - Bar Magnets - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning $21.00 1 $21.00
LA574 - Student Thermometers - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning $36.00 1 $36.00
CX649 - 50-Milliliter Beakers - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning $48.00 1 $48.00
WF217 - Starter Slide Packs - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning $75.00 1 $75.00
CS548 - Student Microscopes - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning $135.00 1 $135.00
SONY P-SCAN DVD PLAYER DVPNS57 • Best Buy $79.00 1 $79.00

Materials cost

$1,513.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $151.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$37.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$1,720.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$377.56

Total project goal

$2,097.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,097.56

4 Donors

-$1,941.91

Donations toward project cost

-$1,720.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$221.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$155.65

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