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Mrs. Diem from Carlsbad, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Science Hands On

My students need materials to bring our science lessons to life. They need flashlights, a globe, and batteries.

  • $223 goal

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My Students

My first-grade students are excited learners that are full of questions. At this lower elementary level, there are so many new experiences to be had and it is important to keep my students engaged and eager to learn more.

Inspiring my students with hands on activities encourages them to become lifelong learners.

Our school is a founding school of the Great Kindness Challenge. We focus not only on high expectations academically, but also emphasize being good citizens. Our school has a strong sense of community where we all work together and enjoy sharing our ideas and experiences with each other.

My Project

This project will bring many different science lessons to life. In first grade science, we focus on light waves and solar system patterns. With this project, we will be able to make observations, plan and conduct investigations, and use materials to design a solution.

This project will allow our class to engage in more project based learning activities.

Project based learning encourages students to investigate and respond to authentic questions and challenges. My students need flash lights to test different light sources, recognize how light travels, and cast shadows. Students will be able to recognize patterns on the interactive globe and use the flash lights and the globe to recreate seasonal patterns. My students deserve to experience hands on science so they can connect our lessons to their lives.

Mrs. Diem Kelly Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Carlsbad, CA View local requests 26 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ZEVEZ LED Flashlight High Powered 9 LED MINI Bright Tiny Small Kids Pocket Keychain Flash Light Best Flashlights Outdoor DEC Tools for Emergency Assorted Colors 5 Pack • Amazon Business $12.99 6 $77.94
Illuminated World Globe - 2 in 1 Globe with Plug, Daytime View 9" World Globe, Night View Stars and Constellations Globe, Built-in Led Bulb, No Battery Required, Educational Gift, Night Stand Decor • Amazon Business $44.95 1 $44.95
AmazonBasics AAA Performance Alkaline Batteries (100-Pack) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

Materials cost

$143.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$13.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$189.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.39

Total project goal

$222.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$222.60

1 Donor

-$222.60

Donations toward project cost

-$189.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.39

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$0.00

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