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Ms. Brown from Binghamton, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Joy of Exploration!

Help me give my students a different way of learning about science by letting them explore and examine these different materials.

  • $665 goal

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My Project

The goal of this project is to create a learning environment where my students are able to explore and observe in order to build knowledge. Children often see things differently than adults do. Teaching them things is great but teaching and letting them explore helps them to develop a deeper understanding of what they are learning and it's fun! The materials I have added to this project will be set-up into science center which students will be able to have access to throughout the day. It's wonderful because it will reinforce the learning we are doing in the classroom.

Ms. Brown Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Binghamton, NY 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

12 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sci Oly Ind Elem Dont Bug Me 1 Box • Ward's Science $89.39 1 $89.39
Lakeshore Science Viewers - Set of 5 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Lakeshore Giant Bug Collection • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
PRIMARY SCIENCE JUMBO MAGNIFIERS • Teachers' School Supply $49.99 1 $49.99
Lakeshore Bugs & Insects Instant Learning Center • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
PRIMARY SCIENCE SAFETY GLASSES 6 • Teachers' School Supply $36.99 1 $36.99
Lakeshore Real Bugs Discovery Kit • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 1 $29.99
hand2mind Changing Seasons Sensory Tubes, Quiet Fidget Toys for Kids 3-5, Toddler Science Toys, Weather Toys, Calming Toys for Kids, Calm Down Corner Supplies, Preschool Classroom Must Haves • Amazon Business $22.34 1 $22.34
PRIMARY SCIENCE JUMBO EYEDROPPERS • Teachers' School Supply $18.99 1 $18.99
Gryphon House Bugs, Bugs, Bugs: 21 Songs and Over 250 Activities for Young Children - Book and CD • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Lakeshore Busy Bugs Floor Puzzle • Lakeshore Learning Materials $16.99 1 $16.99
Roylco Inc. - Rubbing Plates Bugs • Teachers' School Supply $12.99 1 $12.99
Stages Learning Materials? Insects and Bugs Photographic Memory Matching Card Game, Grades PreK - 3 • Quill.com $8.32 1 $8.32
Insect Lore Big Bunch O' Bugs Figures (ILP4840) • Quill.com $8.04 1 $8.04

Materials cost

$501.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $24.94

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$564.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.61

Total project goal

$664.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $664.04

7 Donors

-$447.70

Donations toward project cost

-$407.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.69

Matching donations from our partners

-$185.21

Match offers toward project cost

-$157.43

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.78

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.14

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 $0.00

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