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Ms. Gionti from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let’s Build: LEGOs Needed for STEM Activities

Help me give my students LEGO sets for STEM activities in our classroom.

  • $421 goal

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Ms. Gionti has another project! Donate to We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed to help her classroom.

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Ms. Gionti has another project! Donate to We Need the 'Write' Stuff: Notebooks, Pens, Pencils Needed to help her classroom.

$312 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

When I brought an old LEGO set from home into school a few weeks ago, I had no idea how captivated my students would be by the small bricks. Normally reserved students came to life, collaborating with others and studying the manual. Zero cell phones were out or being used— the students were locked into the bricks.

LEGO bricks are a powerful tool for engaging students in STEM learning because they encourage hands-on experimentation, critical thinking, and creativity.

Building with Legos also requires spatial reasoning and problem-solving, key components of engineering and technology skills. Students learn to approach challenges systematically, experimenting with different structures or methods to reach a desired outcome.

Students will meet after school in our newly created Lego Club to build the creations. The dedicated time at the end of the day provides a safe space for students to think creatively and learn new STEM concepts. After building each set using the provided manual, students will be challenged to build something completely different using the same bricks.

Ms. Gionti High School of Economics & Finance Grades 9-12

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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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Creator Medieval Castle 31120 • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
LEGO Architecture Statue of Liberty 21042 Model Building Set - Collectible New York City Souvenir, Creative Home Décor or Office Centerpiece, Great Gift Idea for Adults and Teens • Amazon Business $92.99 1 $92.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Majestic Tiger Building Set, Transforms from Tiger to Panda or Koi Fish Set, Animal Figures, Collectible Building Toy, Gifts for Kids, Boys & Girls 9 Plus Years Old, 31129 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
LEGO - Speed Champions Ferrari 812 Competizione 76914 • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
LEGO - Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach 76908 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO - Creator 3 in 1 Retro Camera Toy for Creative Play 31147 • Best Buy Education $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO - Creator Vintage Motorcycle 31135 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99
LEGO Creator 3 in 1 Magical Unicorn Toy, Transforms from Unicorn to Seahorse to Peacock, Rainbow Animal Figures, Unicorn Gift for Grandchildren, Girls and Boys, Buildable Toys, 31140 • Amazon Business $9.25 1 $9.25

Materials cost

$322.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$357.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.00

Total project goal

$420.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $420.01

4 Donors

-$204.69

Donations toward project cost

-$183.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.67

match offer

-$204.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$173.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.63

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 $0.00

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