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Ms. Martindale from Albuquerque, NM is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Simple Science for Great Minds

My students need 3 Science Instant Learning Centers to ignite the excitment about the world of science!

  • $369 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

Do you remember the first time you discovered something new? My students are curious, imaginative and eager to learn new things. Simple science activities will spark my student's natural curiosity and open a whole new world of wonder for them!

I teach 21 Kindergarten children in a high-poverty area of New Mexico.

Our school is Title One and our student population receives 100% free breakfast and lunch. Half of my students are English language learners. Many of my students do not have educational role models for education, did not attend pre-school and are faced with hard times at home. School is a place of wonder, amazement and new things. My students are motivated, imaginative students who are learning about everything in the world around them. They would use these supplies to make a difference not only in their lives but also to inspire their families. My students will find success in themselves and learn new techniques using these science materials.

My Project

In self directed-small groups, my students will be able to experience the thrill of scientific discovery. Activities covering color mixing, life cycles, nutrition, weather, magnets and so much more will engage them in further experimentation. Students will be able to do these activities on their own which will give them a sense of ownership and pride. They will be able to ask questions, make guesses, share their findings with others and learn that the world is full of wonders. These science activities and small group cooperation will help build the foundation of the scientific method and will spark a sense of amazement.

Many of my students have not been introduced to the simple science that is all around them.

This project will encourage each and every one of them to observe the world and to feel a sense of wonder for everything in it.

Ms. Martindale Hodgin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Albuquerque, NM 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

21 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TT690X - Science Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $179.00 1 $179.00
FF963 - Growing Things Theme Box • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95
LC735 - Lakeshore Color Discovery Tubes • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95

Materials cost

$278.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$313.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.25

Total project goal

$368.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $368.33

7 Donors

-$343.33

Donations toward project cost

-$291.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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