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Ms. Keyes from Philadelphia, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ways to Connect With Knex!

Help me give my students Knex kits to spark their interest in engineering and technology!

  • $1,036 goal

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My Project

Teaching goes beyond reading, math, science, and social studies. We have to expose children to various ways to explore the world around them. The future of every sector is the people driving it forward, those who are idealistic and motivated enough to push the boundaries of what’s considered possible. In the field of engineering, like every other, this is often young people.

It's imperative, therefore, that kids get exposed to, and excited about, STEM education and engineering as early as possible.

With early exposure, teachers can cultivate a love and excitement for engineering and technology. These K'NEX kits will provide students with more STEM education and engineering and technology opportunities in the classroom.

Ms. Keyes John B Kelly Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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 directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DAYBETTER Led Strip Lights 100ft (2 Rolls of 50ft) Smart Light Strips with App Control Remote, 5050 RGB Led Lights for Bedroom, Music Sync Color Changing Lights for Room Party • Amazon Business $19.99 20 $399.80
DAYBETTER Led Lights 65.6ft, 5050 RGB Led Strip Lights Flexible Color Changing Remote Control Led Light Strips, 2 Rolls of 32.8ft Led Lights for Bedroom Room Decoration • Amazon Business $15.99 10 $159.90
K'nex Mega Mororized Deluxe Building Set Steamagination Inspired Play (967 Pieces/ 100 Builds) • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
K’NEX Architecture - Empire State Building – New Building Set for Adults & Kids 9+ - 2122 Pieces – Over 2 Feet High – Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $53.33 1 $53.33
K'NEX Thrill Rides - 3-in-1 Classic Amusement Park Building Set, Multicolor • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
K'Nex 51438 TYPHOON FRENZY ROLLER COASTER BUILDING SET Building Kit • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
K'NEX Education ‒ STEM Explorations: Roller Coaster Building Set – 546 Pieces – Ages 8+ Construction Education Toy • Amazon Business $44.90 1 $44.90

Materials cost

$837.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$880.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$155.38

Total project goal

$1,035.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,035.85

1 Donor

-$517.92

Donations toward project cost

-$440.23

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.69

match offer

-$517.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$440.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$77.69

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 $0.00

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