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Ms. Quintana-Marofske from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mad Science for Pre-K STEM Learning!

Help me give my students microscopes, lab coats, and other Mad Science materials!

  • $508 goal

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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

My students are hands-on learners; from kinesthetic science exploration to musical development, my students need science materials that will embody science exploration and learning.

STEAM collaboration is the future, and to help my students practice STEAM thinking, I need hands-on materials for play.

Please help me get lab coats, microscopes, magnifying glasses, color toner to make our class visuals, and books about scientists to make our scientist unit come alive.

With these materials, I can create learning spaces that allow my mini-scientists to explore natural materials to learn how to explore, and learn, like a scientist.

Ms. Quintana-Marofske Chase Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half 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

20 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Microscope for Kids - Science Kit with an Easy-to-Use Kids Microscope, Up to 400x Zoom, Blank and Prepared Slides, Rock & Mineral Specimens, STEM Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $33.19 2 $66.38
Learning Resources Jumbo Magnifiers - 6 Pieces, Ages 3+ Toddler Learning Toys, Exploration Toys for Kids, Magnifiers for Kids,Back to School Supplies, Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
E-Z Ink (TM Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Brother TN221 TN225 to Use with MFC-9130CW HL-3170CDW HL-3140CW HL-3180CDW MFC-9330CDW (1 Black, 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 Yellow, 4 Pack) • Amazon Business $45.89 1 $45.89
mifengda Doctor Scientist Costume Kids Lab Coat Costume and Goggles for Kids Children Scientist Doctor Costume Dress Up Kit with Goggles ID Card Magnifying Glass for Kids Halloween Costume Role Play • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
White Card Stock - 100 Sheets • Kaplan Early Learning Company $9.86 4 $39.44
BISON LIFE 12 Pack of Kids Safety Goggles, Kids Lab Goggles Fit Over Glasses, Vented, Impact Protection, Anti Scratch Anti Fog ANSI Z87.1 Eyewear for Kids • Amazon Business $35.98 1 $35.98
How to be a Scientist (Careers for Kids) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
BISON LIFE Safety Glasses for Kids 12 Pack | ANSI Z87 Impact and Scratch Resistant, Clear Lens Assorted Color Temples, Child Youth Size Science Glasses Variety Pack • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education • Amazon Business $13.27 1 $13.27
Andrew Learns about Scientists: Career Book for Kids (STEM Children's Books) (Career Books for Kids) • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Kid Scientists: True Tales of Childhood from Science Superstars (Kid Legends) • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29
I Am the Rain: A Science Book for Kids about the Water Cycle and Change of Seasons (Includes STEM activities, water conservation tips, and more) • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
Rourke Educational Media I Use Science Tools―Children’s Book About Different Science Instruments, K-Grade 1 Leveled Readers, My Science Library (24 Pages) Reader • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
I Can Be a Science Detective: Fun STEM Activities for Kids (Dover Science For Kids) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
On a Beam of Light: A Story of Albert Einstein (Albert Einstein Book for Kids, Books About Scientists for Kids, Biographies for Kids, Kids Science Books) (Illustrated Biographies by Chronicle Books) • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
A World in a Drop of Water: Exploring with a Microscope (Dover Science For Kids) • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
Quick Flip Questions for the Revised Bloom's Taxonomy • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$395.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.06

Total project goal

$507.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $507.06

5 Donors

-$245.44

Donations toward project cost

-$222.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.07

match offer

-$245.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$208.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.17

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