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Mrs. Rubach from Rantoul, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mineral Magic

My students need new mineral samples to see the absolute awesomeness of the minerals and rocks we are surrounded with each day!

  • $458 goal

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My Students

Share the magic of Earth Science with 170 students who are interested in a topic that could be boring, but are wanting to learn more.

My unbelievable students are the reason I get up with a smile on my face in the morning.

They are young, curious, and always keep me on my toes. As soon as I hook them on a subject, questions come flying at warp speed. They are survivors, coming from homes that don't have much. They support themselves, their siblings, but above all, each other. Our school is made up of over 75% of students receiving free or reduced lunch. For many, breakfast and lunch at school is the only food they get in the day. At home, my students are often on their own. In my class, I try to give each student a safe place to learn. I strive to make my room a place where dreams are dreamed and futures are realized.

My Project

I am asking for a group of mineral samples and a UVA/UVB light in order to show the special properties of certain minerals. I have a Mineral Identity Lab set up and these materials would make it possible for individual students to make their own discoveries about the different minerals we find all over Earth.

Your donations will make the difference between just showing a "rock" in class up on a screen or actually seeing the mineral magically glow fluorescent in front of their very eyes.

Mrs. Rubach J.W. Eater Junior High 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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Rantoul, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

170 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MINERAL SET HARDNESS W/ DIAMOND • Frey Scientific, Inc. $27.95 1 $27.95
MINERAL SET SPECIAL PROPERTIES • Frey Scientific, Inc. $30.45 1 $30.45
BIOTITE BLACK CLEAVAGE 10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $10.95 1 $10.95
MAGNETITE BLACK COARSE 10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $13.95 1 $13.95
MUSCOVITE CLEAVAGE 10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $11.45 1 $11.45
GYPSUM ALABASTER10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $10.45 1 $10.45
GARNET BROWN MASSIVE 10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $10.95 1 $10.95
BIOTITE BLACK CLEAVAGE 10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $10.95 1 $10.95
GRAPHITE BLACK NEARLY 10/PK • Frey Scientific, Inc. $19.45 1 $19.45
GLASS PLATE 2''X2'' PK/12 • Frey Scientific, Inc. $3.10 3 $9.30
HALITE CLEAVABLE LS • Frey Scientific, Inc. $14.95 1 $14.95
SULFUR MASSIVE LS • Frey Scientific, Inc. $10.45 1 $10.45
FLUORESCENT COLLECTION • Frey Scientific, Inc. $15.95 1 $15.95
LAMP ULTRAVIOLET PRTBLE 115V EA • Frey Scientific, Inc. $114.95 1 $114.95

Materials cost

$312.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $37.46

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$389.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.70

Total project goal

$457.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $457.99

6 Donors

-$457.99

Donations toward project cost

-$389.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.70

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