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Mrs. Sykes from Fuquay Varina, NC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of the Wind

My students need Science resources and basic supplies to teach them about energy and electricity.

  • $688 goal

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My Students

Do you remember learning about science in elementary school? Did you have engaging books to read? Did you get to do hands on experiments? These are the experiences I want my students to have.

My 2nd grade students attend a suburban public school North Carolina with a close to 30% free and reduced price lunch rate.

I would love to see my students thinking of themselves as scientists at this young age. Using quality informational texts and hands-on experiments, I hope to engage these young learners in the world around them.

My Project

In North Carolina, 2nd graders are expected to learn about the wind and the power of the wind. I've requested a wide variety of science resources to help enhance my classroom and the variety of learners I have. The science reading books will be beneficial to my visual learners who love getting caught up in a good book. I've requested a classroom windmill generator, which will give students the opportunity to see the power of the wind on our playground and in the classroom. They will be able to see hands on how the wind works! I've also requested a classroom electricity circuit. I want students to not only understand wind as a form of energy, but understand other forms too: wind, water, and solar to name a few.

This project is essential to my students' education this year.

With these resources, I will be able to provide a quality science education in my classroom that will benefit a variety of learners. My students will be able to not only hear me talk about science, but will be able to interact with science in the classroom. It will not only affect my students next year, but in years to come!

Mrs. Sykes Herbert Akins Road Elementary School Grades PreK-2

More about Mrs. Sykes

Fuquay Varina, NC View local requests 21 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Why Should I Save Energy (Paperback) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $6.99 1 $6.99
Why Should I Recycle (Paperback) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $6.99 1 $6.99
GG860X - Learning Science Libraries - Gr. 1-3 - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $239.00 1 $239.00
BD230X - Hot Dots Power Pens - Set of 4 • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
BD602 - Hot Dots Science Quiz Cards - Grade 2 • Lakeshore Learning $79.95 1 $79.95
Clean and Green Energy • AKJ Books $5.88 1 $5.88
Alternate Energy and Conservation/Lorax • AKJ Books $35.59 1 $35.59
Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 16-Color Set • Quill $17.99 1 $17.99
Windmill Generator • Kaplan Early Learning Company $12.95 1 $12.95
Enviro Battery • Kaplan Early Learning Company $11.95 1 $11.95
HH176 - Read & Comprehend Science Activity Folders - Gr. 2 • Lakeshore Learning $49.95 1 $49.95

Materials cost

$507.19

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$39.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.12

Total project goal

$687.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$687.48

4 Donors

-$83.10

Donations toward project cost

-$81.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

match offer

-$591.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$502.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.90

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$0.00

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