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Mrs. Hutchinson from Leeds, ME is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Outdoor and Hands on Learning

Help me give my students the opportunity to engage in outdoor learning and science units with engaging resources!

  • 1 donor
  • $396 still needed

expires Nov 16

  • 1 donor
  • $396 still needed
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My Project

Help me stock my classroom with engaging units. We will be exploring outdoor projects and hands on learning activities based on science units, the world around them, and incorporating literacy whenever possible!

I have added various tools for hands on learning, flexible options for indoor and outdoor exploration.

With a mixed multi-grade classroom we will be exploring motion, animals, minerals, and weather. Throughout our science units we will practice speaking and communicating in the world of math and science!

This is my first year teaching and I want my students to have the best year yet!

Mrs. Hutchinson
Never Before Funded Never Before Funded Grades PreK-2
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 20 students.

    1 donor has given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Outdoor Clipboards - Set of 3 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.96 4 $107.84
C°/F° Classroom Thermometer, Set of 5 • Nasco $8.46 6 $50.76
Learning Resources Exploration Gear, Power of Science Compass (LER2589) • Quill.com $11.51 4 $46.04
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Collection Box for Kids – 200 Piece Rock Set with Real Fossils, Gemstones, and Crystals- Includes Absolute Expert: Rocks & Minerals Full-Color Book (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $36.60 1 $36.60
MindSprout Dino Blasters, Rocket Launcher for Kids - Launch up to 100 ft. Birthday Gift, for Boys & Girls Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Years Old - Outdoor Toys, Family Fun, Dinosaur Toy, Kids Toys • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Ultimate Volcano Kit – Erupting Volcano Science Kit for Kids, 3X More Eruptions, Pop Crystals Create Exciting Sounds, STEM Science & Educational Toys (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Outdoor Science Lab for Kids: 52 Family-Friendly Experiments for the Yard, Garden, Playground, and Park • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Junk Drawer Biology: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing (6) (Junk Drawer Science) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 7–9: Learn about Wildlife, Geology, Earth Science, Habitats & More with Nature-Themed Puzzles, Games, Quizzes & Outdoor Science Experiments • Amazon Business $9.87 1 $9.87
Nature Smarts Workbook, Ages 4–6: Learn about Animals, Soil, Insects, Birds, Plants & More with Nature-Themed Puzzles, Games, Quizzes & Outdoor Science Experiments • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59

Materials cost

$322.66

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.08

Sales tax

 $16.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$378.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.83

Total project goal

$445.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $445.54

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $395.54

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