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Ms. Pongratz from Rego Park, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Weather Labs!

Help me give my students blocks, finger puppets, and lab supplies for our Weather Wonders Unit! Thank You!

  • $360 goal

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My Students

My students come from a variety of different economic backgrounds with over 50% of our students receiving free lunch. Our school is also one of the most ethnically diverse schools in Queens. Students speak a multitude of languages including English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Arabic.

My Project

This year our kindergarten students will be conducting weather labs and experiments in order to learn about the environment. These hands-on materials such as blocks, thermometers, and magnifying glasses will give our students a better understanding of how weather affects the environment such as structure and landscape.

These materials will make science fun and exciting for our students.

During one lab, students will be creating a weatherproof structure. Students will then test their structure using different weather elements. This lab will be fun and keep students engaged in their environmental studies. We are so excited to begin the unit of study.

Ms. Pongratz PS 175 Lynn Gross Discovery Grades PreK-2

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Rego Park, 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

50 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
iPlay, iLearn Wooden Building Blocks Set, 72 PCS Natural Wood Stacking Block Toy, DIY Wood Block Kit, Montessori Learning Birthday Gifts for 2 3 4 5 Year Olds Toddlers Kids Boys Girls Children • Amazon Business $32.99 3 $98.97
20-Piece Story Time Finger Puppets Set - Cloth Velvet Puppets - 14 Animals and 6 People Family Members • Amazon Business $15.90 3 $47.70
Learning Resources Boiling Point Thermometers, Science Classroom Accessories, Mercury Free, Non-Toxic, Set of 10, Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $19.74 2 $39.48
UCreate Mixed Media Art Paper, Heavyweight, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $29.09 1 $29.09
Veco Spray Bottle (5 Pack,16 Oz) with Measurements and Adjustable Nozzle(Mist & Stream Mode), HDPE Plastic Spray Bottles for Cleaning Solution, Household/Commercial/Industrial Use, No Leak and Clog • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
OBTANIM Mini Plastic Handheld Magnifying Glasses Portable Reading Magnifier for Senior and Kids, Hand Lens 5X Magnifier for Home, Indoor and Outdoor Use (20 Pack) • Amazon Business $9.49 2 $18.98
Amazon Basics All Purpose Washable School White Liquid Glue - Great for Making Slime, 1 Gallon Bottle • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97

Materials cost

$271.17

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$305.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.87

Total project goal

$359.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $359.11

6 Donors

-$341.46

Donations toward project cost

-$305.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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