This week, we're helping to provide hands-on materials for science lessons in a San Antonio elementary school and a rural North Carolina middle school.
We hope that readers who support quality public school education will help by sharing or supporting our featured projects.
The Inoculation Project is an ongoing, volunteer effort to crowdfund science and math projects for red-state public schools in low-income neighborhoods. As always, our conduit is DonorsChoose, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation that facilitates tax-deductible donations to specific, vetted projects in public schools.
Let’s take advantage of a match offer to provide a variety of science kits and supplies for this never-before-funded classroom in a San Antonio school where the students are 90% Hispanic.
MAIN PROJECT
Resources: Help me give my students a fun hands-on science classroom! Every item on our list will help our kiddos engage in STEM activities in our classroom.
Economic need: Nearly all students from low‑income households
Location: Smith Elementary School, San Antonio, Texas
Total: $393.80 (donations doubled)
Still Needed: $392.80 Completed, thank you! We’ll be back on Sunday with more projects!
Teacher’s Comments from Mrs. Roel:
My Students: Each child in my classroom absolutely loves learning. They all have a very different, yet special and unique way of learning! We incorporate a variety of learning strategies to meet their needs. They are always willing to help each other reach whatever their individual goal is. I’m amazed by their patience and goodwill to help each other. They are definitely a special group of kids to have in a classroom. I have been blessed by having the opportunity to move up with them next year. With that, I know exactly what they need to have a successful school year.
My Project: We know that science is one of the most exciting subjects for students but it can also be very hard to understand certain concepts (especially with just books). By adding fun hands-on activities, my students will have the opportunity to learn through play and through experimenting! Help my students become organized scientists and learn through play. The items we are asking for will help my students take charge of their learning. From learning about electricity to magnetism to building their own robots and learning about different food chains. We look forward to having different activities in our room to help increase our engagement and learning!
Requested items:
- LeapFrog Magic Adventures Globe
- Teenii STEM Physics Science Lab Basic Circuit Learning Starter Kit Electricity and Magnetism Experiment for Kids
- Playz Solar System Model Kit with 4 Speed Motor, HD Planetarium Projector, 8 Painted Planets, and 8 White Foam Balls with Paint and Brush for a Hands-On STEM DIY Project
- 10 PCS Multicolor Plastic Art Trays
- Caydo 15 Pieces Middle Size Kids Painting Apron for Ages 5 to 10
- hand2mind Clip-Itz Food Web Chain Card Set
- RCSPACEX Stem Project Toys for Kids,11 in 1 Solar Robot Science Experiment Kit
- 4M 3782 Green Science Solar Rover Kit DIY Solar Power, Eco-Engineering Stem Toys Educational Gift for Kids
- APLANET Plastic Graduated Cylinders and Beakers [...] and 1 Tube Brush
Donations of ANY size can make a BIG difference!
For our long-term project, let’s take advantage of another match offer (update — expired) to help provide molecular model kits, a microscope, and water quality testing materials for this never-before-funded classroom in a rural North Carolina middle school.
LONG-TERM PROJECT
Resources: Help me give my students lab equipment and manipulatives to increase hands-on learning experiences!
Economic need: Nearly all students from low‑income households
Location: Carver Middle School, Laurel Hill, North Carolina
Total: $560.73 (all donations currently doubled)
Still Needed: $560.73 Completed, thank you!
Teacher’s Comments from Mrs. Liles:
My Students: I work at a Title I school with all students receiving free lunch. My students face daily challenges that often times interfere with their learning. Many students are not performing on grade level and need additional support in the classroom.
My students all have a desire to learn, but many lack the skills needed to be successful.
I challenge my students in the classroom daily, and I am amazed at how they respond. My students are truly incredible kids and I cannot wait to be able to support them using small groups!
My Project: My students love to participate in hands-on learning activities! In order to provide better learning experiences for my students, I need lab supplies for my classroom.
With new lab equipment and manipulatives, I will be able to provide more hands-on learning opportunities throughout the school year.
Hands-on learning keeps my students engaged and fosters a love of science. For this project, I am asking for molecular model kits, so that my students are able to build compounds and explore the world of chemistry. I am also trying to purchase water quality testing items and a new microscope!
Requested items:
- Happy Atoms Magnetic Molecular Modeling Complete Set | Intro To Atoms, Molecules, Bonding, Chemistry
- 100X-2000X Microscopes for Kids Students Adults, with Microscope Slides Set
- LINKTOR Chemistry Molecular Model Kit (444 Pieces), Student or Teacher Set for Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Learning
- TDS Meter Digital Water Quality Tester, TDS Temperature & Conductivity Meter 3 in 1, 0-9999 ppm, Hydroponics EC Meter, Digital Water Testers for Drinking Water, ppm Meter for Hydroponics Aquarium
- Secchi Disk with Lanyard for Easy Water Quality Testing
Donations of ANY size can make a BIG difference!
With lots of assistance from our generous readers, both of last week’s projects were completed! Plus, a teacher whose project had been funded a couple of weeks ago finally got the news that her project was completed.
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Thank you for your kindness and generosity. This project will make a difference for my students and will help prepare them as young scientists. It never ceases to amaze me at to just how much others really do care. You guys are my heroes. Keep on doing what you do best!
With gratitude,
Mr. Snethen
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Phonics Fun For Everyone!
Thank you so much for funding this phonics project for my first graders! These resources are sorely needed right now to help bridge the learning gap that seems to have occurred as a result of the pandemic. These resources will be used in small groups and with individual students during our daily remediation time. I appreciate your willingness to give to my students. Many blessings to you!
With gratitude,
Mrs. Charleston
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Closing the Hunger Gap (gardening materials and portable greenhouses)
Thank you so much for the donations. I look forward to students working to solve an issue within their local community. Through this project, students will have an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and STEM skills. I can't wait to bring this project to my school. Thank you again!
With gratitude,
Ms. Odom
Founded in 2009, The Inoculation Project combats the anti-science push in conservative America by funding science and math projects in traditionally red-state classrooms and libraries. Our conduit is DonorsChoose, a crowdfunding charity founded in 2000 and highly rated by both Charity Navigator and the Better Business Bureau, among others.
Every Sunday, we focus on helping to fund science or math projects, preferably in neighborhood public schools where the overwhelming majority of students come from low-income households. We welcome everyone who supports public school education — no money is required!
Finally, here’s our list of successfully funded projects — our series total is 918! The success-list diary also contains links and additional information about DonorsChoose.