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Mrs. Olsen from Henderson, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students Becoming Scientists!

My students need a stream table, science games and a world map - hands on scientific learning tools - to help science come alive in our classroom!

  • $365 goal

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My Students

"The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when he contemplates the mysteries of eternity, of life, of the marvelous structure of reality." Albert Einstein

This is the mantra by which my students seem to live by.

I teach in a college prep school that serves those who are traditionally under-served and marginalized in education. Over 90 percent qualify for the free - and reduced-meal program. As Albert Einstein stated, the most important thing is not to stop questioning. I want to continue to cultivate this curiosity in the classroom.

My Project

From physics to geology, my students’ minds are always working! Every day in my fifth grade science classroom, questions arise and curiosity peaks. My students are hungry for science knowledge. In an effort to expand their knowledge of how the world works, we need hand on resources! When science comes alive, students deeply engage to learn more about the world around them. By using a stream table students will see first hand how erosion occurs and how the world around them is formed. With a detailed world map they better be able to visualize geographically the climate regions we learn about in class. With interactive games and kits students will experience science being fun and engaging.

In a time when scientists are needed more than ever, these activities will inspire the scientists within each of my students.

This will help to build the scientific leaders of our future!

Mrs. Olsen Henderson Collegiate Middle School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mrs. Olsen

Henderson, NC View local requests

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

115 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Stream Table - Economy • Sargent-Welch $62.78 1 $62.78
DD354 - Force & Motion Activity Tub - Gr. 4-6 • Lakeshore Learning $59.95 1 $59.95
DD670X - Science Bingo Games - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $36.00 1 $36.00
Sand Silica For Stream Tble 45Lb • Sargent-Welch $40.28 1 $40.28
Map, Raised Relief Ocean Floor • Sargent-Welch $52.65 1 $52.65

Materials cost

$251.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$310.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.72

Total project goal

$364.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $364.78

3 Donors

-$331.06

Donations toward project cost

-$310.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.72

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