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Mrs. Smith from Blacksburg, VA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Technology Engineering and Math OH My!

My students need materials that will enable them to develop skills that will prepare them for 21st century jobs. STEM (science technology engineering and math) activities can incorporate multiple subject areas as well as social skills.

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My Students

I teach in a college town with a VERY wide array of kiddos. I have a few who have very specific learning plans and special needs. Our district includes a variety of demographics and backgrounds. Some of the students in my school come from poverty and many do not speak English.

I have 18 awesome kids who are eager to learn and use their brilliant creative minds.

I have lots of wigglers who love hands on learning. I include a diverse collection of literature and cross curricular projects in my teaching. I love to use STEM (science technology engineering and math) projects to engage and excite my learners. I want to give them everything I can to make them successful, but these activities often require a lot of supplies.

The location of my school is great for walking field trips, and trips to the local university. I want to get my kids out and about to see the "real world." I strive to prepare them to be successful in our constantly changing, 21st century world.

My Project

My dream is to incorporate STEM activities into my student's learning on a regular basis. STEM refers to a challenge that includes science, technology, engineering and math. It is important to provide opportunities for kids to build skills in these areas because their future jobs will most likely be related to these 4 areas. STEM challenges encourage students to use problem solving skills that are present in every day life.

In my class, STEM activities require students to plan, design and build something that will solve a problem by creating a better, more efficient tool.

Often, I will challenge the kids to re-plan their design using fewer materials in order to mimic obstacles adults face in their jobs. The future is looking for people who can be efficient and work around problems such as a lack of resources.

Some of my favorite STEM activities involve simple machines and structural creations. This aligns with the science standards I teach in 3rd grade. The materials I am requesting in this project will enable my students to take their projects to the next level. I am looking forward to seeing them unlock a whole new level of creativity.

Mrs. Smith Margaret Beeks Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Blacksburg, VA View local requests

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

19 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
K'Nex Intro To Simple Machines • AKJ Education $35.99 1 $35.99
K'NEX Elementary Math & Geometry • AKJ Education $35.99 1 $35.99
Bridges Amazing Structures to Design, Build & Test • AKJ Education $9.45 1 $9.45
Plastic Bin Blue • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84
Plastic Bin Yellow • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84
Plastic Bin Green • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84
Plastic Bin Red • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84
Plastic Bin Orange • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84
Plastic Bin Purple • AKJ Education $5.84 1 $5.84

Materials cost

$116.47

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.16

Total project goal

$174.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $174.38

2 Donors

-$174.38

Donations toward project cost

-$148.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.16

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 $0.00

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