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Mrs. Dixon from Bowie, MD is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEMtastic Family Fun Night

Help me give my students resources to have a successful STEM family night such as materials to do DNA extraction (coffee filters and stirrers, alcohol, dish liquid, etc.), house building circuit kits, kaleidoscopes, and other STEM items.

  • $978 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I am a 5th-grade educator and Science Fair Coordinator that focuses on applied learning in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) for my school. I also serve as a school district-wide science curriculum writer and facilitator.

According to the STEM Education Guide (2022), research shows that less than 14% of minorities (African America 9%, Hispanic 8% and Asian 13%) are in STEM related careers.

Our students are tomorrow’s leaders. The best way to ensure future success and longevity is to make sure that all students are well versed in these subjects. Building a solid foundation through a well rounded curriculum is the best way to ensure students are exposed to math, science, engineering and technology throughout their educational career.

To get my students energized, I would like to host a STEM night which will include our community, and families engaging in learning. The students are extremely curious and impressionable, so instilling an interest at an early age could spark a lasting desire to pursue a career in STEM-related fields.

This event will help students and family members discover communication, critical thinking skills, and collaboration.

A few of the stations will be DNA extraction of a strawberry, kaleidoscope making, slime creation, building circuits, and balloon race cars. We hope to have a turn out of at least 100-200 students and their families.

Thank you in advance for helping me bring this project to life!

Mrs. Dixon
HBCU Alum HBCU Alum Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Egg Drop • School Specialty $19.19 4 $76.76
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Balloon Cars • School Specialty $19.19 4 $76.76
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Paper Circuits • School Specialty $19.19 4 $76.76
33 Cups Jumbo Slime Kit for Girls and Boys, FunKidz Premade Ultimate Slime Pack to DIY Big Fluffy Slime Making Kits Super Party Favors Gift Slime Toys for Kids • Amazon Business $29.90 2 $59.80
Teacher Created Resources STEM Starters, Zip-Line Racers • School Specialty $19.19 3 $57.57
Big Bouncy Ball Kit, FunKidz Kids DIY Ultimate Magic Bouncy Ball Making Kit Science Craft Projects for Boys Ages 8-12 Includes Jumbo Size Balls Model • Amazon Business $16.64 3 $49.92
STEM Explorers Domino Dash, Ages 5 to 10 • School Specialty $14.99 2 $29.98
Crystal Growing Kit, STEM Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Exciting Science Kits for Kids, DIY Educational Science Experiments Lab Specimens Toys Gifts for 7 8 9 10 Year Old Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Light-Up Terrarium Kit for Kids - STEM Activities Science Kits - Gifts for Kids - Educational Kids Christmas Toys for Boys & Girls - Crafts Projects Gift for Ages 4 5 6 7 8-12 Year Old Boy & Girl • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Urban Accents MOVIE NIGHT Popcorn Kernels and Popcorn Seasoning Variety Pack (set of 8) - 3 Non-GMO Popcorn Kernel Packs and 5 Gourmet Popcorn Snack Seasoning • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
5 Set STEM Kit, Boy Toys Age 8-10 Years Old, DC Motor Model Car Kit, STEM Projects for Kids Ages 8-12, Electric Building Engineering Science Experiment Kit, Gift for Boys and Girls Ages 8 9 10 11 12 • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
LEGO Chain Reactions (Klutz Science/STEM Activity Kit), 9" Length x 1.06" Width x 10" Height • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Amazon Basics 91% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic Spray Bottle, 10 Fluid Ounces, 6-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $19.57 1 $19.57
Glad® Zipper Food Storage Sandwich Bags - 100 Count - 6 Pack • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Brown Cardboard Tubes for Crafts, DIY Craft Paper Roll (1.6 x 4.7 in, 36 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Hygloss Metallic Foil Board Card Stock Sheets, Arts & Crafts, Classroom Activities & Card Making, 25 Pack, 8.5 x 11-Inch, Silver • Amazon Business $15.88 1 $15.88
Palmolive Ultra Dishwashing Liquid Dish Soap, Oxy Power Degreaser - 32.5 Fluid Ounce (4 Pack) • Amazon Business $15.84 1 $15.84
Neenah Premium Cardstock, 8.5" x 11", 65 lb/176 gsm, Bright White, 250 Sheets (91904) • Amazon Business $14.29 1 $14.29
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Magic Chemistry Set - Perform 10 Amazing Easy Tricks with Science, Create a Magic Show with White Gloves & Magic Wand, Great STEM Learning Science Kit for Boys and Girls • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Steve Spangler Science Giant Energy Stick – Fun Science Kits for Kids to Learn About Conductors of Electricity, Safe, Hands-On STEM Learning Toy, Independent or Group Activity for Classrooms or Home • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
Steve Spangler Science - WGEY-505 Geyser Tube Experiment, 1 Tube – Science Experiment for Kids, Turns Soda Bottle and Mentos Candies into Erupting Geyser • Amazon Business $10.24 1 $10.24
ALINK 500-Pack Solid Colors Flexible Drinking Straws, Plastic Disposable Bendy Straws - 7.75" x 0.23" • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Elcoho 16 Pack School Mirrors Plastic Mirror Decor Flexible Mirror Sheets Self Adhesive Mirror Tiles Silver Mirror Board Card for School Educational or Home Decor • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
4M Kidzlabs Lemon Powered Clock, Chemical Electrical Science Lab Experiment - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $6.95 1 $6.95
5 Inch Coffee & Cocktail Stirrers/Straws [1000 Count] Disposable Plastic Sip Stir Sticks – Black • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Melitta Junior Basket Coffee Filters White 100 Count • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$715.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.78

Sales tax

 $42.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$831.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.68

Total project goal

$977.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $977.87

2 Donors

-$325.96

Donations toward project cost

-$277.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.89

match offer

-$651.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$554.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.79

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