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Mr. Burns from Baltimore, MD is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vending Ventures: Building a Startup from the Ground Up

Help me give my students the classroom/instructional supplies they need to complete a project based learning activity where they will create a vending machine business.

  • $882 goal

This project expired on April 12, 2025.

This project expired on April 12, 2025.

My Project

Vending Machine Startup: Project-Based Learning Activity

In this project-based learning activity, high school students will work together to create a startup business centered around a vending machine company.

The project will guide students through the process of conceptualizing, designing, and launching a vending machine business, including researching target markets, selecting products, understanding pricing strategies, and marketing their business. Students will collaborate in teams, taking on roles such as product development, marketing, finance, and operations, providing them with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship.

The instructional materials—presentation boards, folders, a laminating machine, and pouches—will significantly enhance student learning by allowing them to present their business ideas in a professional, organized manner. The presentation boards will provide a platform for students to visually communicate their business concepts, product designs, and market research findings. Folders will help them organize business plans, market analyses, and financial documents, making it easier for students to manage the details of their projects. The laminating machine and pouches will allow students to create durable, polished presentations and marketing materials, helping them demonstrate professionalism and attention to detail in their final project.

Goals for the Project:

1. Entrepreneurial Skills

2. Collaboration and Teamwork

3. Practical Application

4. Creativity and Innovation

What makes my diverse group of learners special is their unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, which contribute to a rich and collaborative learning environment. These students represent a wide range of talents, interests, and abilities, and this project allows them to tap into their strengths, whether in design, communication, or analytical thinking. The hands-on nature of this project, combined with the use of various instructional materials, will empower each student to contribute meaningfully to the project and develop valuable skills for their future academic and career pursuits.

Mr. Burns Mergenthaler Vocational Technical Senior High School 410 Grades 9-12

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.

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Baltimore, MD 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

60 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pacon Colored Trifold Presentation Board Pack - 48" x 36", Assorted, Pkg of 4 • Blick Art Materials $32.61 11 $358.71
SINCHI 3-10 mil, Heavy Duty, 48-Second Warm-up Commercial Laminating Machine, Never Jam High Speed 13-inch Thermal Laminator Machine for Business/Office/School • Amazon Business $169.95 1 $169.95
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 3 Mil Letter Size Laminating Sheets, 8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, 200/Pack, 6 packs, 1200 Total Pouches • Amazon Business $104.89 1 $104.89
Electric Hole Punch, Eagle Desktop 3 Hole Puncher Force-Saving, 20-Sheet Capacity, AC or Battery Operated Paper Punch 3 Ring, Effortless Hole Puncher for Paper, Home and Office Supplies, Black • Amazon Business $35.88 1 $35.88

Materials cost

$669.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $40.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$749.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.29

Total project goal

$881.93

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