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Mr. Lawrence from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Surviving The Solar Flare!

Help me give my students materials like tools and renewable energy components, helping students turn their innovative designs into a functional structure.

  • 2 donors
  • $3,432 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Help Us Build a Sustainable Shelter for the Future!

Our students are tackling a real-world engineering challenge: designing and building a sustainable shelter that can withstand flooding, harness renewable energy, and grow food.

This project blends science, technology, and problem-solving as students learn to adapt to environmental challenges.

The shelter will be raised on sturdy footers to avoid flood damage and include modular features for flexibility. Students will explore various ways to generate electricity, such as solar, wind, water, and even human power. They'll also design raised garden beds to support self-sufficient agriculture and develop systems to manage rainwater through gutters and drainage.

Your support will provide materials like wood, stone footers, tools, and renewable energy components, helping students turn their innovative designs into functional structures. By contributing, you're not just funding a shelter—you’re empowering the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers to create sustainable solutions for a changing world.

Together, we can inspire young minds and make this project a reality. Thank you for being a part of our journey!

Mr. Lawrence
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DeWalt TrackSaw Kit with 59 in. Track - Wood • School Specialty $1,152.07 1 $1,152.07
Power Station 1 800 W No Batteries • Grainger $704.68 1 $704.68
Jackery SolarSaga 200W Portable Solar Panel, IP68 with Sunlight Angle Indicator, Compatible with Jackery 1500 Pro/2000Pro/2000 Plus/3000Pro Solar Generator, for Rooftops Outdoor Camping and RVs • Amazon Business $699.00 1 $699.00
Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 240, 240Wh Backup Lithium Battery, 110V/200W Pure Sine Wave AC Outlet, Solar Generator for Outdoors Camping Travelling and Emergencies. (Solar Panel Separate) • Amazon Business $175.00 1 $175.00

Materials cost

$2,730.75

Vendor shipping charges

 $115.21

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$40.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,916.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$514.75

Total project goal

$3,431.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,431.67

2 Donors

-$3,431.67

Donations toward project cost

-$2,916.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$514.75

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