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Mx. Jenn from Portland ME is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Out of this World Science Experiences

Help me give my students opportunities for experiential learning related to our study of magnetic, electrical and gravitational fields - we will build a 3D model of Earth's orbit, build circuits, and design interactive projects using MakeyMakey boards.

  • 4 donors
  • $434 still needed

expires Jul 07

  • 4 donors
  • $434 still needed
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My Project

In this project, I am requesting 1) eclipse viewing glasses so that my 8th grade Science students can view the eclipse as a group on April 8, 2) a LEGO Earth-Moon orbits kit so that students can build a 3D model related to our study of gravitational field, and 3) 5 Makey Makey boards so that students can design creative and interactive projects using electric energy.

All of these supplies will expose my students to more hands-on experiential Science learning and guide them toward becoming independent researchers about our Science topics.

Thank you so much to everyone for helping my 8th grade Science classroom!

Mx. Jenn
Grades 6-8
  • Lincoln Middle School
  • Portland, ME
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 75 students.

    4 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Makey Makey STEM Kit from Joylabz, Educational Science Kits, 1000s of Engineering and Computer Coding Activities, Hands-on Technology Learning Fun, Engineering Kits for Kids, STEM Kits • Amazon Business $49.95 5 $249.75
Snap Circuits Light • Carolina Biological Supply Company $99.22 1 $99.22
LEGO - Technic Planet Earth and Moon in Orbit Space Toys Set 42179 • Best Buy Education $74.99 1 $74.99

Materials cost

$423.96

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $21.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$491.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.73

Total project goal

$578.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $578.20

2 Donors

-$145.00

Donations toward project cost

-$123.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.75

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 $433.20

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