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Mrs. Donovan from Palm Bay, FL is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shelves for Stem Success: Organize, Innovate, Inspire!

Help me give my students shelving for our STEM lab to better organize our supplies and make it easier for students to find what they need.

  • 1 donor
  • $399 still needed

expires Jul 30

  • 1 donor
  • $399 still needed
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The STEM lab is a hub of innovation and learning, where students engage in hands-on experiments and projects. However, the lack of adequate shelving has become a significant issue. Without proper storage solutions, essential equipment, tools, and materials are often left scattered around the lab, leading to disorganization and inefficiency. Shelving would provide a designated space for each item, ensuring that everything is easily accessible and neatly arranged. This would not only enhance the overall functionality of the lab but also create a safer environment by reducing clutter and potential hazards.

As the inventory grows, the need for additional storage becomes more pressing.

Shelving units would allow the lab to accommodate these new acquisitions without compromising on space or accessibility. By having a systematic storage solution, the lab can maintain an organized workflow, enabling students to focus on their experiments without the distraction of searching for misplaced items. This would ultimately lead to more productive and efficient use of the lab's resources.

Finally, shelving in the STEM lab would foster a culture of responsibility and care among its users. When items have designated places, students are more likely to return them after use, promoting good organizational habits. This practice not only keeps the lab tidy but also ensures that equipment is well-maintained and readily available for the next classes coming in.

Mrs. Donovan Christa McAuliffe Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

400 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WDT 5-Shelf Shelving Units on Wheels Casters, Adjustable Heavy Duty Metal Shelf Wire Storage Rack for Home Office Garage Kitchen Bathroom Organization(16”Wx36”Dx75”H), Black • Amazon Business $104.75 3 $314.25

Materials cost

$314.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.58

Total project goal

$410.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $410.54

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$10.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $398.78

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