My fifth grade students are facing one of the most challenging, but interesting years in school history. Despite the challenges, they come to school every day happy and excited to learn. Learning through hands on experiences is an important part of Science and Math instruction. However, given our current situation, it has become a challenge to provide engaging, hands-on learning.
The opportunity to have hands-on experiences to build and complete STEM activities would bring practical, real-world application to our learning in the classroom.
All of my students truly have a passion for learning and creativity, and through the use of STEM boxes in the classroom, they could safely explore new ways to problem solve. The excitement and delight on their faces when we do Science labs is my motivation to make sure I am providing them with ample opportunities every day to continue to grow and expand their learning.
My Project
The materials I am requesting will help me build STEM activity boxes for my students to use in the classroom. Hands-on experiences are important for students to learn and grow, not only as students, but as future STEM career candidates. Currently, I am struggling to provide engaging hands-on activities for my students because of the safety measures in place due to the pandemic. The tools and activities I have chosen for my STEM boxes can be easily cleaned and sanitized between uses, to not only keep my students engaged in learning, but safe.
While technology plays an important role in education and future STEM careers, students also need opportunities to build, create, and problem solve in a safe and creative way.
Through these STEM activities, my students will be able to use critical thinking skills to complete challenges, or just use their imagination and creativity to build and create new things.
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IRIS USA Portable Project Case, 6 Pack, Clear
• Amazon Business
$44.02
3
$132.06
LL453 SeeInside Magnetic Blocks
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$69.99
1
$69.99
FF579 Blocks Blueprints Learning Center
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
TT759 Building Brick STEM Challenge Kit Gr 35
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
Blocks Rock! A STEM Toy and Educational Game for Competitive Structured Block Play, Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
PicassoTiles 100 Piece Set 100pcs Magnet Building Tiles Clear Magnetic 3D Building Blocks Construction Playboards, Creativity beyond Imagination, Inspirational, Recreational, Educational Conventional
• Amazon Business
$49.99
1
$49.99
EE329 Magnetic Pattern Block Builders
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$49.99
1
$49.99
TINKERTOY 30 Model 200 Piece Super Building Set - Preschool Learning Educational Toy for Girls and Boys 3+ (Amazon Exclusive)
• Amazon Business
$40.80
1
$40.80
DD121 Survive the Quake Engineering Kit
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
TT223 I Can Build It Architecture Set
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$39.99
1
$39.99
LINCOLN LOGS –100th Anniversary Tin-111 Pieces-Real Wood Logs-Ages 3+ - Best Retro Building Gift Set for Boys/Girls - Creative Construction Engineering – Top Blocks Game Kit - Preschool Education Toy
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Strictly Briks - Classic Brick Baseplates - 12 Base Plates - 12 Rainbow Colors - Stackable Plates to Create Your Own Table - Compatible with All Major Brands - 10 inch x 10 inch - (32 x 32 pegs)
• Amazon Business
$36.99
1
$36.99
Learning Resources Plastic Pattern Blocks, Math Games for Kindergarten, Homeschool, Shape Recognition, Early Math Skills, Set of 250, Ages 4+
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Blocks Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old + | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Activity Game
• Amazon Business
$29.97
1
$29.97
Plus-Plus - Learn to Build Basic Color Mix, 400 Piece - Construction Building STEM | STEAM Toy, Interlocking Mini Puzzle Blocks for Kids
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
GARUNK Building Bricks 1000 Pieces Set, 1000 Pieces Classic Building Blocks in 11 Colors with Windows and Doors Compatible with All Major Brands for Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys & Girls
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Brain Teasers Wooden and Metal Wire Puzzles 22Pcs Unlock Interlock 3D Brain Puzzle Games IQ Test Toys for Kids Adults
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Materials cost
$810.67
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$852.83
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$150.50
Total project goal
$1,003.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,003.33
3 Donors
-$990.09
Donations toward project cost
-$852.83
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