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Mrs. Bennett from Durant, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Rocks! Rocks, Fossils, and Gemstones Come to Life!

Help me give my students in-depth learning experiences to study igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. We will also study fossils from the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic periods aroure part of our unit.

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The students will use magnifying glasses to study the layers in the rocks and the formation of the fossils. They will document their findings, as well as compare and contrast the various items. Kindergarten through fourth grade will deepen their understanding of different time periods with rock formations with hands-on learning experiences that they badly need.

STEM students will study the formation of rocks, minerals, fossils, time periods, and future careers in related fields.

These topics will enlarge their exposure to relatively uncommon topics and provide them with the opportunity to ask questions, learn new things, and explore and learn in a kid-friendly way.

Mrs. Bennett Northwest Heights Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than 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

521 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frey Scientific Life of the Past Fossil Sets - Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic • School Specialty $125.77 1 $125.77
Advanced Fossil Collection • Carolina Biological Supply Company $67.95 1 $67.95
Metamorphic Rocks Collection • Ward's Science $34.99 1 $34.99
Sedimentary Rocks Collection • Carolina Biological Supply Company $32.22 1 $32.22
Igneous Rocks Collection • Carolina Biological Supply Company $32.22 1 $32.22
DANCING BEAR Fossil Collection Sorting Activity Kit with over 100 Pcs (more than 20 different fossil varieties!), Educational ID Sheet, Color ID Cards, Bags, Magnifying Glass, and Shark Teeth • Amazon Business $26.96 1 $26.96

Materials cost

$320.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.79

Sales tax

 $26.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.49

Total project goal

$483.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $483.28

5 Donors

-$236.17

Donations toward project cost

-$210.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.13

Matching donations from our partners

-$236.18

Match offers toward project cost

-$200.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.94

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