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Mrs. H. from Fountain Vly., CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Ideas Light Up With Paper Circuits!

Help me give my students Snap Circuits, batteries, and other tools they need to create paper circuits to brighten up and build their understanding of electricity.

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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

At the end of my first day of school, I had the students write down what they wanted me know (I wish my teacher knew...). Many expressed negative feelings about learning and school. Their responses inspired me to write another project. They need to be challenged, motivated and inspired to create and learn.

They loved our first day STEM challenge and I wanted to continue that excitement throughout the year.

I saw them learning how to work as a team, develop communication skills that foster collaboration and expand their critical thinking skills.

After our Back to School group challenge, I noticed smiles and a positive energy filled the classroom. For the past few years, my colleagues and I have begun incorporating STEAM challenges into our lesson plans and we have seen the excitement and the power that these challenges have on students. I want to "up" my STEM opportunities this year. STEAM activities give students the ability to persevere and develop problem solving skills while fostering collaboration and teamwork is priceless.

My Project

The supplies will give my students the opportunity to create, build and invent designs to create paper circuits and/or a board game. The card stock paper, lights and copper foil tape will give them creative power to design, test and and learn the ins and outs of electrical circuits. This activity will provide my students with a hands-on understanding of electrical circuits.

Making paper circuits will fuel their engagement, creativity and curiosity while building problem solving skills.

After an introduction to circuits, I will encourage them create and design a card. We will collaborate and problem solve to rethink ideas. I want to teach that failure is a part of the learning process and build their perseverance to create, make and "think like an engineer".

I am excited to present this hands-on activity that will give my students the how and why a concept works.

Mrs. H. Northcutt 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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Fountain Vly., CA 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

34 students impacted 10donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
6 Pack Copper Foil Tape with Double-Sided Conductive Adhesive - EMI Shielding,Stained Glass,Soldering,Electrical Repairs,Slug Repellent,Paper Circuits,Grounding (1/4inch X 21.8yards) • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
DiCUNO 1000pcs 3mm LED Assorted Light Emitting Diodes Diffused 2pin Round Color White/Red/Yellow/Green/Blue Kit Box(5 Colors x 200pcs) • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Snap Circuits Classic SC-300 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 300 STEM Projects | 4-Color Project Manual | 60 Snap Modules | Unlimited Fun • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
EmazingLights CR2450 Batteries (20 Pack) 3 Volt Button Cell Lithium Battery • Amazon Business $8.95 5 $44.75
EverBrite 18-pack Mini LED Flashlight Set - Portable Flashlights Ideal for Camping, Night Reading, Cycling, BBQ, Party, Festivals, Backpacking, Traveling - Includes Lanyard & 54 x AAA Batteries • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Neenah Paper Astrobrights Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb / 176 gsm,"Vintage" 5-Color Assortment, 250 Sheets, Multi-Colored (21003) • Amazon Business $13.74 1 $13.74
The Big Book of Makerspace Projects: Inspiring Makers to Experiment, Create, and Learn • Amazon Business $13.59 1 $13.59
Neenah Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", Heavy-Weight, White, 94 Brightness, 300 Sheets (91437) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$269.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$328.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.01

Total project goal

$386.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $386.73

9 Donors

-$336.73

Donations toward project cost

-$286.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.50

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $0.00

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