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Ms. Potts from Nashville, TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Bins for Hands-on Learning

Help me give my students materials for STEM bins! These are bins that will house a variety of items that students can use to express their creativity.

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My Students

I teach science to about 100 fifth grade scholars at a charter school in the inner city Nashville area. They love science and most say it is their favorite subject. They are creative, curious, and enjoy hands-on activities. My school pushes scholars to be their best both in and out of the classroom. My scholars are not afraid of a challenge and they are always pushing themselves to achieve their goals. They love exploring and investigating the world around them.

My Project

The materials listed in this project will be used to create STEM bins. These will have materials such as playdough, legos, toothpicks, tape, index cards, popsicle sticks, and many more supplies that will allow scholars to use their hands and create! These bins will be used with a specific unit - Patterns of Motion. Scholars will get to use the STEM bins to create models of their own playground equipment to display their assigned pattern of motion! These bins will also be used to give to scholars that finish their work early and they will be utilized in science centers.

Ms. Potts East End Preparatory School Grades 3-5

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Nashville, TN View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Charles Leonard Pencil Boxes, Plastic Snap-Close Box, 2.5 x 5.25 x 8.25 Inches, Assorted Colors, 24-Pack (76305) • Amazon Business $40.56 1 $40.56
dreambuilderToy 120 PCS Creative Magnetic Building Blocks Set, Magnetic Tiles STEM Preschool Educational Construction Kit(120 PC Set) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Bestoyz 1000 PC Building Bricks, Bulk Blocks Toy, Big Pack of Basic Pieces, Tight Fit and Compatible with Major Brands • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 50- Value Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 1-Ounce Cans, Ages 2 and up (50 Cans - 1 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.95 1 $20.95
PlayShire Fun Flakes - Large 500 + 100 Extra Pieces STEM Toy Set. Free 30+ Designs Idea Book | Non-Toxic Kids Toy | Educational & Creative Construction/Building Toy | Fun Learning Boys & Girls Toy • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
VELCRO Brand - Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners | Perfect for Home or Office | 3/4in Coins | Pack of 200 | White • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Learning Resources Snap Cubes, Educational Counting Toy, Set of 100 Snap Cubes • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Oxford Ruled Index Cards, 3" x 5", White, 1,000 Cards (10 Packs of 100) (31) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Acerich 600 Pcs Assorted Colors Pipe Cleaners DIY Art Craft Decorations Chenille Stems (6 mm x 12 Inch) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
200 Clear Drinking Straws - Plant Based PLA - 100% Compostable • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
PAXCOO 100 Pcs 6” Colored Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
GOLDEN APPLE, 2oz-100ct Portion Cups. Compostable Sugarcane/Bagasse. Biodegradable. Sample Food cops. • Amazon Business $8.98 1 $8.98
SBYURE 100 Pieces Foam Craft Balls 20mm(0.79 inch) White Polystyrene Foam Ball for DIY Art Craft,Ornaments,Household,School Projects and Christmas Decorations • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
1000 Count 100% Natural Bamboo Toothpicks – Kitchen Essential • Amazon Business $4.48 1 $4.48

Materials cost

$223.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.34

Total project goal

$302.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $302.26

1 Donor

-$202.00

Donations toward project cost

-$171.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.30

match offer

-$100.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.04

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