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Mrs. Ota from Hilo, HI is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Supplies Please!

Help me give my students a digital scale, thermometer, glue, parchment paper, flat washers, glitter, bubble wands, containers, storage organizer, dish soap, and a rolling cart.

  • $887 goal

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My Project

Creating a STEM curriculum with less than a dollar per student! To meet this challenge, I am collecting recyclables to set up a STEM supply store. Now that we have recyclables, we need materials and storage containers to complete our projects.

Your donation will provide students with multiple opportunities to build using the Engineering Design Process.

These donations will create a bubble, slime, a car, an energy unit, and much more.

My students are eager to ask, image, plan, create, test, and improve using your generous STEM donations. Students are eager to attend STEM class and are constantly asking when they will come again. I strive to provide my students with STEM lessons that are both academic and memorable. My goal is for my students to become lifelong learners who are college and career-ready.

Mrs. Ota Waiakea 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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Hilo, HI View local requests

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

725 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Foldable Utility Service Cart, 3 Shelf 165LBS Heavy Duty Plastic Rolling Cart with 360° Swivel Wheels (2 with Brakes), Ergonomic Handle, Portable Garage Tool Cart for Warehouse Office Home • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Evelots Set of 4 Pie Keepers-Clear Plastic Food Storage Containers-Holds 10 Inch Cakes, Pies, Pastries • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Sterilite 70 Qt Clear Plastic Stackable Storage Bin w/White Latching Lid Organizing Solution, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $53.76 1 $53.76
Sterilite 16448012 16 Quart/15 Liter Storage Box, White Lid with Clear Base, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $51.99 1 $51.99
Humble Crew Supersized Wood Toy Storage Organizer, Extra Large, Grey/White • Amazon Business $44.00 1 $44.00
SC Johnson Professional Ziploc Storage Bags, For Food Organization and Storage, Double Zipper, 2 Gallon, 100 Count • Amazon Business $33.18 1 $33.18
Carson Dellosa Stem Challenges Learning Cards Bundle, 2 Hands-On Science Kits for Kids Ages 8-12, 60 Stem Projects, Educational Science Kits, Stem Education Kit for Homeschool or Classroom • Amazon Business $27.96 1 $27.96
Etekcity Luminary Lite 22lb Food Kitchen Digital Scale, IPX6 Waterproof, Rechargeable, Ounces and Grams for Weight Loss, Cooking, Baking, 0.05oz/1g Precise Graduation, Silver White • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
12 Rolls Compatible Dymo Labels 1" x 2-1/8" Multipurpose Labels Replacement for DYMO 30336 Barcode Labels for Dymo Labelwriter 450, 450 Turbo, Dymo 4XL Desktop Printers • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1884739) • Staples $20.89 1 $20.89
Neer 24 Pairs Kid's Winter Warm Gloves Kids Stretchy Knitted Gloves Winter Finger Kids Mittens for Boys and Girls 7-12 Years, Mixed Colors • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics Matte Finish Tape with Desktop Dispenser and Refills, 3/4" x 36 yds, 16 Pack • Amazon Business $9.56 2 $19.12
No. 8 x 3/4" Stainless Fender Washer, (100 Pack), 18-8 (304) Stainless Steel Flat Washer, 0.174" ID x 0.75" OD x 0.032" Thick, Plain Finish Metal Washer by Bolt Dropper • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
240 PCS in 8 Colors Round Multicolored 4 Holes Resin Buttons 25mm for Sewing Craft (1 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Dawn Dish Soap Ultra Dishwashing Liquid, Dish Soap Refill, Original Scent, 56 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $16.88 1 $16.88
Bubble Machine 2 Pack Mini Bubble Gun for Toddlers,40 Holes Bubble Maker Blower Toys with Lights,3000+ Bubbles Per Minute Bubble Toys for Boys Girls Toddlers Outdoor Indoor Birthday Wedding Party • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Gorilla Max Strength Clear Construction Adhesive, 2.5 Ounce Squeeze Tube, Clear, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.96 2 $15.92
Katbite 200PCS 12x16 In Heavy Duty Flat Parchment Paper, Parchment Paper Sheets for Baking Cookies, Cooking, Frying, Air Fryer, Grilling Rack, Oven(12x16 Inch) • Amazon Business $15.67 1 $15.67
Mr. Sketch Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 22 Count • Amazon Business $14.18 1 $14.18
28 Pcs Bubble Wands Set, Big Bubble Wand Toys Set with Tray, Bulk Funny Bubble Making Toys for Kids Summer Outdoor Activities Party Favors Giant Bubble Toys Gifts Birthday Games • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Instant Read Meat Thermometer for Cooking, Fast & Precise Digital Food Thermometer with Backlight, Magnet, Calibration, and Foldable Probe for Deep Fry, BBQ, Grill, and Roast Turkey,LCD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
5 Packs Jewelry Pliers Set, Jewelry Making Tools with Needle Nose Pliers/Round Nose Pliers/Chain Nose Pliers/Bent Nose Pliers/Zipper Pliers, Jewelry Making Supplies Repair/Cut Kits for Crafting • Amazon Business $10.88 1 $10.88
Amazon Basics Slime Activator Solution 1 QT (946ml), Baking Soda, Transparent • Amazon Business $9.71 1 $9.71
PerkHomy Cotton Butchers Twine String 500 Feet 2mm Twine for Cooking Food Safe Crafts Bakers Kitchen Butcher Meat Turkey Sausage Roasting Gift Wrapping Gardening Crocheting Knitting • Amazon Business $4.49 2 $8.98
Glitter - 1 LB Multicolored Fine Glitter, Glitter for Resin, Glitter for Crafts, Extra Fine Glitter for Scrapbooking and Art and Craft Supplies, The Ultimate Glitter for Tumblers and Bulk Glitter Jar • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
Glitter - 1 LB Turquoise Fine Glitter Shaker, Glitter for Resin, Glitter for Crafts, Extra Fine Glitter for Scrapbooking and Art and Craft Supplies, Ultimate Glitter for Tumblers and Bulk Glitter Jar • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28
Sharpie Extreme Markers - Black, Pkg of 2 • Blick Art Materials $3.14 2 $6.28
Comix Desktop Calculator with Large LCD Display and Big Button, 12 Digits Baisc Calculator, Standard Calculator, Solar Battery Dual Powered, for Office Home School & Business Use (Blue) • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Zebco Outcast Monofilament Fishing Line, 650-Yards, 6-Pound, Low Memory and Stretch, High Tensile Strength, Blue • Amazon Business $3.29 1 $3.29

Materials cost

$677.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.16

Sales tax

 $29.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$753.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$133.04

Total project goal

$886.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $886.92

2 Donors

-$736.38

Donations toward project cost

-$732.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$125.54

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