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Mrs. Rubin from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sensational After-School Science Club

Help me give my students a great after-school science club experience!

  • $933 goal

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

This project expired on May 8, 2025.

My Project

I am a seasoned veteran teacher who has just relocated to Philadelphia this year, teaching middle school science. My students are super excited to learn about science, but there is only so much we can accomplish during the school day. I am creating an after-school STEM science club to address the areas of science I do not get to teach during the year to increase student engagement and foster a love of science in an after-school setting.

I want to provide the best learning environment for my students and really want to increase their exposure to foster an avenue for careers in science.

This ongoing science experience will be an arena for students to explore and investigate science phenomena that both interest and excite them, from building roller coasters to learning about kinetic and potential energy to discovering chemical reactions, and seeing how an owl pellet reveals the mysteries of food consumed.

Public schools play a crucial role in the education of all students, many of whom would not be able to afford private education. I want my students to have the same advantages as their peers in a non-public setting. My students will be our next generation of researchers and scientists.

Mrs. Rubin Amy Northwest Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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

150 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina STEM Challenge: Roller Coasters Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $89.10 2 $178.20
MyChron Student Timer Pack of 6 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $50.40 2 $100.80
Mystery Chemical Reactions Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $76.95 1 $76.95
Exploring Cartesian Divers Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $36.90 2 $73.80
Owl Pellet Study Classroom Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $66.60 1 $66.60
2-Liter Soda Bottle • Nasco $1.49 34 $50.66
Polyurethane Foam • Nasco $50.00 1 $50.00
Steve Spangler's Flying Film Canisters Science Experiment Supplies Multi-Pack for The Classroom (15 Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 2 $43.44
Steve Spangler's Water Gel, 454g (1lb) Jar, Sodium Polyacrylate, Make Water Disappear! • Amazon Business $27.59 1 $27.59
Steve Spangler Science - WTIN-100 Color Fizzers, 100 Tablets – Assorted Colors (Red, Yellow & Blue) – Colorful Science Experiment Kit for Kids, Won’t Stain Hands or Surfaces, Exciting STEM Activity • Amazon Business $19.92 1 $19.92

Materials cost

$687.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $64.53

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$792.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.91

Total project goal

$932.72

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