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Mr. Smith from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Meet a Scientist

Help me give my students amazing thematic lessons with new props, costumes, and technology!

  • 2 donors
  • $507 still needed

expires Apr 27

  • 2 donors
  • $507 still needed
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My Project

Each year our school features a "Meet A Scientist" project that includes costumes, props, and a thematic backdrop. Students research and role play historical scientists from diverse backgrounds. This interactive showcase allows young scholars to portray the struggles and triumphs of fascinating characters who have contributed to our understanding of physics, chemistry, geology, astronomy, and more!

Please help us feature the best "Meet A Scientist" event with new costumes, accessories, and thematic props.

Your contribution will make a lasting impact for a memorable project that allows students to see themselves in famous scientists and most importantly realize that they are scientists too!

Mr. Smith Sabin Middle 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.

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Colorado Springs, CO 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

133 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Champion Sports? Deluxe Equipment Inflating Pump • Quill.com $214.59 1 $214.59
Lab Coat Unisex Royal Blue 41 In Medium • Ward's Science $80.28 1 $80.28
GUARDMAN Light Up Costume LED Jacket The Flash Coat Hoodie Rave Lights Adult Kids Clothing Family Outfit Men Women Dance Club • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Craftzilla Colored Masking Tape - 11 Roll Multi-Pack, 825 Ft x 1 in Colorful Craft Tape – Vibrant Rainbow Colored Painters Tape – Great for Arts & Crafts, Labeling and Color-Coding • Amazon Business $21.45 1 $21.45
Forum Novelties Men's Medical Doctor Surgeon Costume • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
10 Pcs Fake Beards Costume Beard Old Man Mustache Costume for Jesus Costume Beard Halloween Funny Beard Facial Hair Accessories with Adjustable Elastic Rope for Men Party Cosplay Supplies • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Murray Sporting Goods Men's V-Neck Referee Shirt | Men’s Official Short Sleeve Pro-Style V-Neck Officiating Halloween Costume • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Skeleteen Wizard Costume Accessories Set - Nerd Circle Glasses, Red and Gold Tie and a Magic Wand Accessory Set for Kids and Adults • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
World Flags,International Flags,100 Countries Pennant Banner String National Flags For Classroom Garden Olympics Festival Grand Opening Bar Sports Clubs Party Events Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
NUOBESTY Kids Microphone Pretend Microphone Toy Plastic Microphone Fake Microphone Prop for Birthday Party Favors Pretend Play or Costume Prop • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
2 Pcs Wood Judge Gavels Auction Court Gavels Wooden Judge Hammers Wood Hammer Props Judge Costume Accessories for Lawyer Courtroom 3.2 x 6.7 x 17.4 cm • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$440.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$476.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.14

Total project goal

$560.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $560.93

2 Donors

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$46.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $506.52

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