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Ms. Hawkins from Greenville, SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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S.T.E.M. Resources to Bridge the Gap

My students need S.T.E.M. resources to engage in hands-on, active learning during math and science instruction.

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My Students

My 4th grade students face challenges that no 9 year old should have to face. My school is a Title I Elementary School in Greenville, South Carolina. 100% of my students are on free or reduced lunch. My class is 60% Hispanic, 35% African American and 5% White. Research shows that STEM education capitalizes on students’ early interests and experiences, identifies and builds on what they know, and provides opportunities to engage in the practices of science and mathematics to keep them motivated!

The demographic of students I serve are nationally being left behind in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and it is my intent to use this project to provide them with STEM experiences.

On college campuses, African American and Latino students make up less than 20 percent of those studying in science- or math-based disciplines. On the job, minorities make up less than 5 percent of the STEM-based workforce, according to 2012 statistics from the U.S. Department of Labor.

To promote college and career readiness, I intend on using this project to provide my students with high-quality STEM education.

My Project

This project will provide my students with S.T.E.M. manipulatives to use during guided math groups. Students will be able to use S.T.E.M. manipulatives daily during math and weekly during our Engineering Power Hour on Fridays. Games give students opportunities to explore fundamental number concepts, such as the counting sequence, one-to-one correspondence, and computation strategies. Engaging mathematical games also help students deepen their mathematical understanding and reasoning.

I will be using the decks of cards, game spinners, dice, money set, counters, polyhedral dice, flashcards, and dry erase pockets for my math centers.

We will play multiplication card games, fraction bingo, and dice rolling math games, and drills that involve student response on dry erase pockets. The counters will be used for math board games and math bingo.

The LEGOS and building blocks will be used weekly for engineering challenges. There are endless possibilities of what can be built with LEGOS, and students would be able to demonstrate their engineering skills with them. Blocks and LEGOS will also be used for building teamwork with students.

Ms. Hawkins Alexander Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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

18 students impacted 13donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tegu Magnetic Wooden Blocks - Classroom Kit (130 pieces) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $289.00 1 $289.00
PowerClix(r) Solids Education Set (44 Pieces) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $59.46 1 $59.46
STEM Builder Series Build an Animal • Kaplan Early Learning Company $38.21 1 $38.21
K'NEX(r) 35 Model Ultimate Building Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.79 1 $23.79
K'NEX(r) 35 Model Ultimate Building Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.79 1 $23.79
Plastic Geoboards (Set of 10) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $23.76 1 $23.76
STEM Play: Integrating Inquiry into Learning Centers - Paperback • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.21 1 $21.21
IO Blocks(r) (76 Pieces) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $21.21 1 $21.21
LEGO(r) Classic Creative Supplement Bright (10694) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.36 1 $20.36
LEGO(r) Classic Creative Supplement (10693) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $20.36 1 $20.36
Educational Play Money Set - Over 560 Pieces. Bills-Coins-Wallet-CC-Checks+ Lid. Little Banker's Toy • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO(r) Creator Robo Explorer (31062) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.51 1 $19.51
LEGO(r) Classic Creative Brick Box (10692) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.66 1 $18.66
Board Game Arrow Spinners - 30 count pack - 10cm (4") - Black • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Jumbo Foam Polyhedral Dice (Set of 5) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $16.96 1 $16.96
Reusable Dry Erase Pockets (Set of 5) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $10.16 1 $10.16
Bicycle Standard Index (4 Pack , Black/Red) • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Cardinal Double 12 Color Dot Dominoes in Collectors Tin (Styles May Vary) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Three-Corner(r) Flash Cards (Multiplication and Division) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $7.61 1 $7.61
Math Operations Dice • Amazon Business $7.38 1 $7.38
Math Dice Chase Action Game • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Giant 5 x 7 Inch Playing Cards • Amazon Business $6.67 1 $6.67
Division War (Flash Kids Flash Cards) • Amazon Business $3.56 1 $3.56
Transparent Counters (Set of 250) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $3.36 1 $3.36
Math War Multiplication Game Cards • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$701.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $49.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$791.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.73

Total project goal

$931.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $931.55

11 Donors

-$717.06

Donations toward project cost

-$622.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.39

match offer

-$199.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$169.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.49

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