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Ms. Drake from Houston, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Materials

My students need beaker sets, strainers, magnets and hot plates to have hands-on science experiments.

  • $490 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 Students

Hi Everyone, I am currently working with low income students who have not had the best situations handed to them in life. Ninety percent of our students are economically disadvantaged, with 26% being African American, 71% Hispanic, and 3 % being other. Seventy-nine percent of our students are at-risk.

My class this year"is excited to learn, and they are a great group of kids.

I want to help them get the best education and have the same opportunities as other students who come from wealthier backgrounds.

My Project

This year we are pushing to make sure that Science is taught in every classroom for 45 minutes a day. The 4th grade currently does not have materials to complete these experiments. If we could get these supplies then 4th grade classes will be able to have some hands-on experiences with the content. As we all know students learn better when they actually are able to do these experiments. Not only does this help excite them about learning but it makes learning fun. Students shouldn't hate school at such an early age. Let's give these kids an opportunity to have these experiences!

Students will use the beakers, hot plate, and sieve/strainer to experiment with mixtures and solutions.

My class will mix different forms of sand, rock, and water. I will show the students that these can still be separated by using hands or a sieve. Students will then dissolve salt and water, using the hot plate to separate the two. This is a solution because heat had to be added to separate.

Thermometers will be used to have hands-on experience with reading thermometers. The pan balance and magnets will be used when comparing matter, and the circuit kit will be using in showing closed and open circuits.

Ms. Drake Garden Villas Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Houston, TX 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

175 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Winco MS3A-8D Strainer with Double Fine Mesh, 8-Inch Diameter • Amazon Business $7.61 12 $91.32
Libbey 4 Piece Beaker Set, Clear • Amazon Business $22.99 3 $68.97
Elite Cuisine ESB-301F Maxi-Matic 1000 Watt Single Buffet Burner Electric Hot Plate, White • Amazon Business $17.45 3 $52.35
Delta Education 025-2605 Primary Pan Balance, 24.4" x 13" Size, Grades K-6 • Amazon Business $17.31 3 $51.93
Learning Advantage 7632 Student Thermometers, Grade: 1 to 6 (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $14.01 3 $42.03
Basic Circuit Kit - Switch, (2) 'C' Batteries w/ Holders, (2) Light Holders, (5) Bulbs • Amazon Business $13.21 3 $39.63
Delta Education N/S Painted Bar Magnet, 3" Length (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $11.38 3 $34.14

Materials cost

$380.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$416.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.43

Total project goal

$489.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $489.51

3 Donors

-$489.51

Donations toward project cost

-$416.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$73.43

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