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Mrs. Farr from Boiling Spgs., SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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No Matter the Weather, We will Build Leak Proof Homes!

My students need an iPad, building blocks, InstaSnow, tornado maker, weather books, planting materials, block table and construction paper.

  • $2,259 goal

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My Students

"Give children the opportunity (and time) to explore their own ideas and think things through, even if their answers may seem far fetched." (-Hedda Sharapan). My students are excited to explore and simulate different types of weather to learn how it can impact plants and homes!

Every spring, we dive into a fun and interactive weather unit.

They learn about various types of weather through books, short videos and experiments and discover how weather can affect plants. Over a two week period, we will track the weather to discover weather patterns and make various observations. We will also observe plant life and how the weather affects its growth. They will work with small groups to simulate different types of weather. After working in groups to explore these types of weather, they will create their own weather book to illustrate various types of weather. Once understanding how storms work, they will work as a group to build a leak proof home. As a final culmination, each student will create a short video using the iPad to report any type of weather of their choosing.

My Project

The weather books will be used throughout our weather study. Throughout the unit, we will track the weather and observe how the weather can affect plants' growth. They will simulate: tornadoes, rain, wind and snow. The tornado maker, InstaSnow, yarn, magnifying glasses and petrolatum will allow my students to explore these types of weather. They will illustrate about weather in their weather journals. Once they have learned about the types of weather they will work in small groups to build a structure that will not leak. Each group will choose their materials (blocks, MagnaTiles, bamboo & logs) to create their structure. They will test their building using the watering can and brick people to check that each "person" stayed dry. If a person gets wet they will go back to continue to construct until their building is leak proof! At the end of this unit, they will use the iPad to become a weather reporter to report important weather information to their viewers!

We know weather is unpredictable but by having these materials, I can ensure that my students will investigate each type of weather during this project.

This unit could spark a love for engineering to build structurally safe homes or to become a weather reporter to keep viewers safe or a scientist to continue to learn and research about various topics. Your donation will impact each child's learning career!

Mrs. Farr Boiling Springs Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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Boiling Spgs., SC 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

22 students impacted 19donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi 64GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $499.99 1 $499.99
DG547 - Magna-Tiles® - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.99 1 $129.99
RR312 - Space-Saver Brick-Building Table • Lakeshore Learning Materials $129.00 1 $129.00
NR30 - Log Builders - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $54.99 2 $109.98
RA402 - Best-Buy Building Bricks - Master Set - 1,495 Pieces • Lakeshore Learning Materials $99.99 1 $99.99
JJ439 - Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
HH669 - Bamboo Building Blocks - Master Set • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
RA926 - Building Brick People • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
TickleMe Plant Greenhouse • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.95 3 $59.85
LifeProof - fr? Case for Apple� iPad� mini, iPad mini 2 and iPad mini 3 - Black • Best Buy Education $52.07 1 $52.07
AA551 - Weather Watcher Magnetic Board • Lakeshore Learning Materials $49.99 1 $49.99
LA444 - Hand Magnifiers - Set of 12 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Upright Weather Station • Nasco $34.95 1 $34.95
Cup, Paper, 12 oz., pk25 • Nasco $3.40 10 $34.00
InstaSnow Big Bag • Nasco $32.95 1 $32.95
GG869 - Weather Book Library - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $30.50 1 $30.50
Weather CloseUp Book Collection • Nasco $27.50 1 $27.50
Tornado Maker • Nasco $22.95 1 $22.95
Petrolatum, Laboratory Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.47 2 $22.94
FG639 - Yarn Laces with Tips • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 2 $19.98
Green Watering Can • Kaplan Early Learning Company $4.24 4 $16.96
Little Labs Plant Science Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.25 1 $15.25
TR282 - Giant Thermometer • Lakeshore Learning Materials $9.99 1 $9.99
Potting Soil • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.45 1 $9.45
VC441 - Wet-Erase Markers • Lakeshore Learning Materials $7.99 1 $7.99
TA51BU - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51LL - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Lilac • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51YE - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Yellow • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51LB - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Light Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51SB - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Sky Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51BG - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Blue-Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51MA - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Magenta • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51BR - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Brown • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51LG - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Light Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51BK - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Black • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58
TA51GB - Construction Paper - 12" x 18" - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $2.29 2 $4.58

Materials cost

$1,716.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.99

Sales tax

 $121.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,919.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$338.71

Total project goal

$2,258.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,258.07

12 Donors

-$2,179.72

Donations toward project cost

-$1,873.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$306.26

Matching donations from our partners

-$54.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$45.90

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.35

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