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Ms. Chavez from Taos, NM is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Springing Forward With Science: Fresh Fun for a New Semester

Help me give my students a great start to spring semester with supplies for hands-on science activities, pods for our classroom coffee station, gear for our end-of-year technology project, and snacks to keep everyone going while they work.

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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 Project

As we dive into the spring semester, my students will explore exciting scientific reactions and their real-world applications, fostering a deeper understanding of chemistry and physics. Help get them the supplies and gear they need to get things off to an outstanding start!

In a rural area with an often-disadvantaged community, students struggle to gain access to everything from study snacks to lab supplies.

Many of my students spend long hours working on projects, and our coffee station helps them stay energized and focused. Access to coffee, tea and hot water to make oatmeal and instant soup not only provides energy during work time, but can be inherently comforting during the dark, cold months at the start of spring semester. Long, focused periods of experimentation require energy. Providing healthy, non-perishable snacks ensures that students stay energized and focused as they work through complex projects. These snacks also promote a sense of well-being, which is essential for maintaining student engagement and motivation.

The annual DIY battery-powered car contest is a cornerstone of our physics curriculum, allowing students to apply scientific principles in a creative, hands-on way. This project encourages teamwork, problem-solving, and critical thinking as students design and build their own cars. Providing materials such as motors, wheels, batteries, and wiring ensures that all students—regardless of their background or learning style—can participate fully in the contest.

This classroom is dedicated to providing neurodivergent students with a rich, hands-on educational experience that supports their diverse learning needs. My approach is rooted in project-based learning and inquiry-based investigations, which are proven to engage students and help them develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. We thank you for your support and wish you a glorious 2025!

Ms. Chavez Taos High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Koia - Kids Plant Based Protein Shake - Chocolate Shake - 9g Protein, 4g Sugar, 4g Fiber, 21 Vitamins & Minerals - Organic, Non GMO, No Seed Oils - Allergen & Gluten Free - 8 fl oz, 12 Cartons • Amazon Business $39.99 2 $79.98
Nespresso Capsules Vertuo, Variety Pack, Medium and Dark Roast Coffee, 30 Count Coffee Pods, Brews 7.8 oz. • Amazon Business $37.50 2 $75.00
Economy Tuning Forks Set 8 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $33.52 2 $67.04
EUDAX School Labs Basic Electricity Discovery Circuit Kit for Introductory Electronics • Amazon Business $13.89 4 $55.56
MECCANIXITY E10 Screw Base LED Bulb DC 9V 0.25W Hollow Head Mini Diffuse Light with Storage Box, White Pack of 10 • Amazon Business $11.89 4 $47.56
Duracell Coppertop 9V Alkaline Battery 12/Pack (MN1604BKD) • Staples $46.01 1 $46.01
Nature's Garden Organic Trail Mix Snack Packs, Multi Pack 28.8 oz - 24 Individual Servings (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ECOLipak 100 Count 12 oz Compostable Paper Coffee Cups, Biodegradable Disposable Coffee Cups with CPLA Lid, Eco-friendly Hot Drinking Cups for Party, Picnic, Travel, and Events • Amazon Business $30.99 1 $30.99
EUDAX 2mm Hole Plastic Belt Pulley Gears Combination Modulus Package Rubber Belts Band Plastic Model Accessories for DIY Robots Cars RC Toy Car Airplane • Amazon Business $9.89 3 $29.67
EUDAX 18 Set DC Motors Kit,Mini Electric 1.5-3V 24000RPM Hobby Motor with 252Pcs Plastic Gears,2 x AA Battery Holder ,Wires for STEM DIY Toy • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
(Pack of 10) 39" Wood Double-Sided Meter Stick Yardstick/Meterstick Ruler 39 Inches 100 Centimeters Thick High quality Sticks • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Mega Bloks Big Building Bag - 80 Pieces • Kaplan Early Learning Company $26.06 1 $26.06
Bounty Quick Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Family Rolls = 20 Regular Rolls • Amazon Business $24.42 1 $24.42
Duracell Coppertop AA Alkaline Battery, 36/Pack (MN15P36) • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
Duracell Coppertop AAA Alkaline Battery, 36/Pack (MN24P36) • Quill.com $19.99 1 $19.99
12PCS E10 Screw-Mount Bulbs Holder E10 LED Light Lamp Socket with 8.6" Lead Wires for E10 Miniature Screw Base Light Bulbs, Student Experiment, Car Lights DIY, Circuit Electrical Test (12) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Eclipse Tools CP-301G Pro'sKit Precision Wire Stripper, 30-20 AWG • Amazon Business $5.50 3 $16.50
DIAFIELD Mini Heat Gun, 2 Temp Setting 302℉-842℉ Fast Heat Hot Air Gun Tool with Reflector Nozzle and 5.9Ft Cable Overload Protection for Epoxy Resin, Craft, Embossing, Shrink Wrapping & DIY • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap, Original Scent, 70 oz. (91451/09398) • Quill.com $13.99 1 $13.99
HERSHEY'S NUGGETS Assorted Chocolate, Halloween Candy Party Pack, 31.5 oz • Amazon Business $13.24 1 $13.24
EUDAX 50pcs Plastic Roll 2mm Dia Shaft Toys Wheel and 25Pcs STEM Shaft Round Rod Axles for DIY Toy RC Car Truck Boat Helicopter Model Part • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
EUDAX 6 Set DC Motors Kit, Mini Electric Hobby Motor 3V -12V 25000 RPM Strong Magnetic with Shaft Propeller, 2 x AA Battery Holder,9V Battery Clip Connector,Plastic Wheels for DIY Science Projects • Amazon Business $11.59 1 $11.59
BIC Xtra-Smooth Mechanical Pencil 0.7mm #2 Medium Lead 40/Pack (MPP40MJ-BLK) • Staples $10.75 1 $10.75
Timber Drum Company Timber Rubber Mallets With Birch Handles Hard • Music & Arts $9.99 1 $9.99
DOWELL Micro Cutter Flush Cutter Electronics Soft Wire Cutters Professional Cutting Copper And Aluminum Wire Cables (3PC) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
KTOJOY 5.5inch Wooden Coffee Stirrers, 1000 Count Disposable Stir Sticks for Coffee & Cocktails, Wooden Beverage Mixer with Smooth Ends, Swizzle Drink Sticks • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Bercoor 200 Pieces Paper Fasteners Brads, Round Metal Paper Brass Fasteners Brads for Paper Crafts, Decorative Scrapbooking, DIY Art School Project Supplies, 8 x 17mm (Golden) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Amazon Basics Disposable Striped Plastic Flex Straws, Assorted Colors, 100 Count, Large Pack • Amazon Business $2.04 2 $4.08

Materials cost

$769.91

Vendor shipping charges

 $8.72

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.74

Total project goal

$964.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $964.92

2 Donors

-$463.18

Donations toward project cost

-$426.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.69

match offer

-$463.17

Match offer toward project cost

-$393.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.48

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$38.57

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