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Ms. Leyvas from South Gate, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning About Energy

Help me give my students the experience of constructing a solar automobile and learning about electric energy. My biggest cost are solar panels. In addition, I want my scholars to experiment with electricity activities as well.

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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 Students

My scholars have a genuine enthusiasm about learning. Our school is classified as title one but you would not know it because our scholars step into a place where they are thought of being the most important people in this world. I love their genuine values of friendship, love for their families and effort into every project I introduce.

Many of my students are English learners and hands on activities enrich their learning because they are able to make connection to core content while practicing.

My Project

These materials will make our project possible and significant this school year. I would like each of my students to have the opportunity to building a solar automobile. My students will be learning about energy and one of the most expensive materials that we need are the solar panels and the motors to make this invention come to life. Lessons will become meaningful if my students have this unique opportunity.

My special emphasis is for my students to learn about energy and to manipulate materials that will teach them to see how electric current moves as well as how is transferred to make things move.

Ms. Leyvas Aspire Firestone Academy 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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South Gate, 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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AOSHIKE 10Pcs 5V 30mA Mini Solar Panels for Solar Power Mini Solar Cells DIY Electric Toy Materials Photovoltaic Cells 53x30MM(5V 30mA 53x30MM) • Amazon Business $15.39 10 $153.90
Topoox 6 Pack DC 3V 1730RPM Mini Electric Motor for DIY Toys Wind Turbine Generator • Amazon Business $7.99 16 $127.84
GREEN FABWOOD 75 Type Plastic Crown Gear Single Double Reduction Gear Worm Gear (Original Version) • Amazon Business $5.99 8 $47.92
Pgzsy 12 Pack Black Multi-Function Electronic Digital Sport Stopwatch Timer, Large Display with Date Time and Alarm Function,Suitable for Sports Coaches Fitness Coaches and Referees • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
【5-Year Warranty】 CELEWELL 100 Pack CR2032 Battery CR2032H 230mAh 3 Volt Lithium Battery Coin Button Cell • Amazon Business $27.97 1 $27.97
VQVAAQ AC 6A/250V 10A/125V 2 Solder SPST On/Off Mini Boat Wired Rocker Switch 2Pin Toggle SPST Switch Snap with Lines (10 PCS) • Amazon Business $6.96 3 $20.88
100 Pieces Clear LED Light Emitting Diodes Bulb LED Lamp, 5 mm (Multicolor) • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89

Materials cost

$416.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $38.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$490.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.60

Total project goal

$577.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $577.33

2 Donors

-$364.00

Donations toward project cost

-$309.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.60

match offer

-$213.33

Match offer toward project cost

-$181.33

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.00

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 $0.00

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