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Mr. Arriaga from Oakland, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The STEAM Day of Summer 22

Help me give my students a day filled with STEAM/STEM activities and demonstrations.

  • $1,288 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

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 Students

The Jaguars and Llamas are some of the most respectful and joyful bunch of students I've met! These students cheer each other on and lift my spirits daily. The llamas and jaguars will be participating in an event hosted by Hella Artsy and are seeking assistance in order to present “STEAM Fest" in an accessible way to all youth and students. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math)

STEAM Fest focuses on breaking the socioeconomic impact which creates a lack of resources around arts and education in communities like my students'.

We want to give the jaguars, llamas, and the community the opportunity to explore STEAM Education. We are confident that our potential partnership will assist with giving our future scientists, educators, and creators a lifelong interest and love of STEAM.

My Project

Your donation will bring in loads of immersive and hands-on experiences for students. With the STEAM field gained a lot of uproar that our school is now LSA. Throughout the year, students can engage in content-rich instruction from teachers, but that work is only the surface of the hands-on engagement and excitement that it can bring. A typical school day is filled with so many other requirements that STEAM curriculum can only be accessed twice a month. By donating to this event you are helping to provide students with an entire day filled with STEAM stations and explorations that will be manned by experienced adults and other leaders in the field. These materials will help bridge the instruction and experiences together! Your donation items will help provide students with the following immersive experiences:

Students will embark on a community-centered exploration for all ages and interests in all of the STEAM categories.

-Astrology and Planet model making.

-Math games and explorations for all ages with the use of manipulatives and other formats like board games.

-Earth Science: Global Warming, thinking like a scientist

-Earth Science: Earth Formations, Volcanoes, and testing hypothesis.

-Earth Science: Creating Resilient Gardens (Terrarium)

-Arts: Beginners painting classes and theory, ceramic/pottery for all ages with different modalities like play-doh or ceramic. Mosaic art.

-Physical Science: Fun with magnets, light your own light bulb.

The goal of your donation is to create experiences that go beyond the classroom, into their homes, and their daily lives. We hope to ignite a curiosity and confidence in STEAM education and careers for a lifetime in order to help change the trajectory of black, brown, and minority and marginalized students.

Mr. Arriaga
Grades 3-5
  • Community United Elementary School
  • Oakland, CA
    • 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

    Equity Focus

    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 reach 40 students.

    8 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Baker Ross EV8302 Solar System Pack of 2, Make Your Own Planet Model Crafts for Kids Science Projects, Building and Painting Kits for Boys and Girls, White, Assorted, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $10.95 7 $76.65
edxeducation Linking Cubes - Set of 100 - Math Manipulatives for Construction and Early Math - For Preschoolers 3+ and Elementary Students • Amazon Business $8.42 7 $58.94
4M Weather Science Kit - Climate Change, Global Warming, Lab - STEM Toys Educational Gift for Kids & Teens, Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $10.99 5 $54.95
DIY Terrarium and Succulent Planter Kit | Includes Organic Soil Mix, Hoffman Charcoal, Orchid Bark, Decorative River Rock and Moss| Plus Free Nautical Ebook by Joseph Rains • Amazon Business $15.97 3 $47.91
24 Pack Mini Artificial Succulent Plants Unpotted : Fake Succulents Picks Realistic Plastic Cactus Stems for Terrarium Bulk Small Faux Assorted Arrangements Flocked Greenery • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
ESRICH 24 Pack Canvases for Painting with 4x4", 5x7", 8x10", 9x12", 11x14", 12x16", Round Canvas with 12x12", 8x8", 3 of Each, Painting Canvas for Oil & Acrylic Paint • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
KC Cubs Soft & Safe Non-Toxic Children’s Interlocking Multicolor Exercise Puzzle EVA Play Foam Mat for Kids’s Floor & Baby Nursery Room, 36 Tiles, 9 Colors, 11.5” x 11.5”, 54 Borders (EVA002) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Thoth Montessori Wooden Geoboard Mathematical Manipulative Material Array Block Geo board with 36Pcs Pattern Cards and Rubber Bands Matrix 8x8 for Kids Graphical Educational Toys Early Development Toy • Amazon Business $19.90 2 $39.80
12Pc Super Strong Neodymium Magnet 1.26" x 1/8" NdFeB Discs, The World’s Strongest & Most Powerful Rare Earth Magnets by Applied Magnets • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Crayola Air Dry Clay, White, No Bake Modeling Clay for Kids, 25lb • Amazon Business $33.05 1 $33.05
SuperMoss (25325) Forest Moss Preserved, Fresh Green, 3lbs • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Volcano Science Kit • Amazon Business $10.49 3 $31.47
APLANET Plastic Graduated Cylinders and Beakers, 10ml, 25ml, 50ml, 100ml Cylinders with 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, 500ml, 1000ml Beakers and 1 Tube Brush, Ideal for Home and School Science Lab • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
24 Pack of Kids Safety Glasses (24 Protective Goggles in 6 Different Colors) Crystal Clear Eye Protection - Specially Designed to Fit Children, Perfect for Nerf Parties • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
KAMOTA Mason Jars 16 OZ With Regular Lids and Bands, Ideal for Meal Prep, Jam, Honey, Wedding Favors, Shower Favors, Baby Foods, DIY Magnetic Spice Jars, 12 PACK, 20 Whiteboard Labels Included • Amazon Business $25.89 1 $25.89
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36 Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted Colors, 3 Oz Cans (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Dream Master 5 Pack LED Battery-Powered Wireless Night Light Stick Tap Touch Lamp Stick-on Push Light for Closets, Cabinets, Counters, or Utility Rooms,Cordless Touch Light(Warm White) • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing and Rock Painting, Blue • Amazon Business $7.98 3 $23.94
Strathmore (365-9 300 Series Palette Pad, 9"x12", White, 40 Sheets • Amazon Business $7.80 3 $23.40
Energizer MAX AA Batteries & AAA Batteries Combo Pack, 24 Double AA Batteries and 24 Triple AAA Batteries (48 Count) • Amazon Business $22.97 1 $22.97
STEM Master Building Toys for Kids Ages 4-8 - STEM Toys Kit w/176 Durable Pieces, Design Guide, Reusable Toy Storage Box Educational for Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Educational Insights GeoSafari Glow-in-the-Dark Solar System, 3-D Planets To Hang On Ceiling, Set of 10 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
CCS CHICAGO CANVAS & Supply All Purpose Canvas Cotton Drop Cloth, 9 by 12 Feet • Amazon Business $21.75 1 $21.75
Soft Copper Wire, 16 Gauge, 126 Feet, 1 Pound Spool • Amazon Business $21.11 1 $21.11
Lanyani 1050 Pieces Mixed Shapes Glass Mosaic Tiles for Crafts, Colorful Stained Glass Pieces for Mosaic Projects • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Crayola Washable Finger Paints, 6 Count, School Painting Supplies, Gifts for Kids, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Lanyani Transparent Square Glass Mosaic Tiles Pieces Stained Glass for Crafts, Mixed Colors and Patterns, 500g/1.1lb • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Magic&shell 10PCS E10 2.5V/0.3A Miniature Screw Base Light Bulbs and 10PCS E10 Golden Light Socket Bulbs Lamps Base Holder for Home Experiment Circuit Electrical Test Accessories • Amazon Business $7.91 2 $15.82
Sargent Art - SAR173696 Washable Art-Time Tempera Paint, White, 1 Gallon • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92
Pressman SMATH - The Game That Makes Math Fun! Multicolor, 5" • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
White Kraft Arts and Crafts Paper Roll - 18 inches by 100 Feet (1200 Inch) - Ideal for Paints, Wall Art, Easel Paper, Fadeless Bulletin Board Paper, Gift Wrapping Paper and Kids Crafts - Made in USA • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
100 Pieces Disposable Aprons for Kids Plastic Aprons Small Clear Polytene Kids Cooking Apron Waterproof Oil-proof Child Apron for Painting Eating Cooking Teaching DIY Craft Art Apron • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Latex Balloons, 100-Pack, 12-Inch, White Balloons • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 lb. • Amazon Business $0.74 10 $7.40

Materials cost

$961.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $87.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,094.09

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$193.07

Total project goal

$1,287.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,287.16

4 Donors

-$1,287.16

Donations toward project cost

-$1,094.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$193.07

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