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Ms. Phelan from Hayward, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mechanical Sculptures That Will Bring Our Stories to Life!

Help me give my students materials so that we can create cardboard automata as well as storage for materials so that we can keep these materials organized!

  • $558 goal

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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 Project

My students come from a variety of cultures, low-income families, and hard-working middle-class families, which therefore results in plenty of hardships for them daily. This being said though, they are incredibly resilient. They are dedicated students with wonderful attitudes, despite their disadvantages. The struggles they overcome are more than many adults can handle, but they do so with a smile on their faces. This project would give me the opportunity for my students to create cardboard automata next month!

Students will be designing and creating mechanical sculptures that are made of simple materials.

My hope is that they will be creating these about something important to them in their lives. As the students build they will explore simple machine elements such as cams, levers, and linkages in a fun and engaging way.

The materials that I have listed are items that we all will need as well as places where they can be stored for further exploration and activities.

Ms. Phelan Cherryland Elementary School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Phelan

Hayward, 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

32 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AVIDITI Moving Boxes Medium 6"L x 6"W x 5"H, 25-Pack | Corrugated Cardboard Box for Packing, Shipping and Storage 665 • Amazon Business $23.00 2 $46.00
WORX WX082L 4V ZipSnip Cordless Electric Scissors, fabric scissors, rotary cutter • Amazon Business $40.11 1 $40.11
80 PCS EVA Foam Handicraft Sheets, Craft Foam Sheets Assorted Colorful for Craft Projects,Kids DIY Projects Classroom Parties and More（16 Colors - 8.25 x 5.8 inches） • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Creative Arts by Charles Leonard Foam Shapes, Assorted Colors, 264 Pieces/Bag (70526) • Amazon Business $8.37 4 $33.48
Zhengmy Mini Glue Gun for Arts Crafts Hot Glue Guns for Kids Hot Melt Arts Craft DIY Glue Gun for Crafts School DIY Arts Home Quick Repairs, Multicolor • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
PACON 001310 Corrugated Paper Sorter/Storage Box, 15 Sections, 13 1/2 X 28 3/4 X 8 1/2 • Amazon Business $29.19 1 $29.19
IRIS USA 5 Quart Plastic Storage Bin Tote Organizing Container with Latching Lid, Stackable and Nestable, Clear, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
ScotchBlue Sharp Lines Multi-Surface Painter's Tape, 1.41 Inches x 60 Yards, 3 Rolls, Blue, Paint Tape Protects Surfaces and Removes Easily, Edge-Lock Painting Tape for Indoor and Outdoor Use • Amazon Business $22.88 1 $22.88
Scissors Bulk Set of 32-Pack, 8" All Purpose Multipurpose Sharp Sewing Craft Fabric Scissors for Office Home High/Middle School Student Office Teacher Art Supplies, Right/Left Handed • Amazon Business $22.39 1 $22.39
Lichamp Masking Tape 10 Pack General Purpose Beige White Color, 0.75 inch x 55 Yards x 10 Rolls (550 Total Yards), for Painting, Home, Office, School Stationery, Arts, Crafts etc. (3004) • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
CANARY Corrugated Cardboard Scissors, Heavy Dudy Craft Scissors Japanese Stainless Steel Blade, Made in JAPAN, Blue (PS-6500H) • Amazon Business $17.80 1 $17.80
Houseables EVA Foam Sheets, Craft, Cosplay, 6mm Thick, White, 10 Pack, 9 X 12 Inch, Art Supplies, Paper Scrapbooking, Crafting Foams, Foamie Crafts, for Kids, Boy Scouts, Halloween, Shoe Insole • Amazon Business $14.13 1 $14.13
Adtech W229-34ZIP100 Mini Hot Glue Sticks, 1pack ,100 pieces, Clear • Amazon Business $6.71 2 $13.42
1650pcs Googly Eyes Self Adhesive for Crafts, Craft Sticker Wiggle Eyes with Multi Colored and Sizes for DIY • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pencils, Unsharpened, 2 HB Soft, Yellow, 72 Count • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
NEIKO 50400A Stainless Steel Lock and Flat Washer Assortment | 350 Piece Set | 12 Different Sizes in Spring Lock and Flat Design | Prevent Loose Fasteners • Amazon Business $8.97 1 $8.97
Comfy Package, [200 Pack] Striped Paper Drinking Straws 100% Biodegradable - Assorted Colors • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Mr. Pen- Nail Assortment Kit, 600pc, Small Nails, Nails, Nails for Hanging Pictures, Picture Hanging Nails, Finishing Nails, Hanging Nails, Picture Nails, Wall Nails for Hanging, Pin Nails • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
DTmasao 200PCS 6 inch Bamboo Skewers for wooden sticks， BBQ，Appetiser，Fruit，Cocktail，Kabob，Chocolate Fountain，Grilling，Kitchen，crafting and Party. Φ=3mm, More Size Choices 6"/8"/10"/12"/36" • Amazon Business $4.88 1 $4.88

Materials cost

$401.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.62

Total project goal

$557.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $557.47

4 Donors

-$482.47

Donations toward project cost

-$410.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.37

Matching donations from our partners

-$75.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

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