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"I am a biology teacher in a school located in an urban city within North Carolina. The school has been designated as a high-need school.

Biology is a state tested EOC course. Students must score a level III or IV in order to graduate. Teaching at a high-need school with a limited budget has resulte... " MORE

"I am a biology teacher in a school located in an urban city within North Carolina. The school has been designated as a high-need school.

Biology is a state tested EOC course. Students must score a level III or IV in order to graduate. Teaching at a high-need school with a limited budget has resulted in a lack of supplies. As a result, I must find alternative ways to perform labs. Sometimes these labs are successful and other times they are not.

In order to show cell specialization and body systems, my students need to complete dissections. I have not been able to complete dissections every year due to the lack of preserved organisms. My students need preserved minks for dissections in order to simulate an important goal in the Biology curriculum.

Your help will ensure that my students will understand the concept body systems and cell specialization. In addition, your help will assist students in gaining the knowledge and experience with laboratory equipment for Advanced Placement Biology and Human Anatomy/Physiology.

My students need 4 mink dissection kits.

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Ms. W. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Oct 18, 2009
Dear Trisha, Laurie, Genomic Repairman, Tom & Zoe, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Anonymous Donor, 


Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. My students have been asking all year if we are going to dissect and I knew this grant was my only opportunity to say "Yes, we will". I can not express my gratitude and excitement. You are truly helping my students see the relevance of biology in their life. The anatomy of a mink is very similar to ours. In addition, none of the science teachers in my department have dissected a mink, so this will be a first for others to witness.

With gratitude,
Ms. W.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Kathleen N. (volunteer) on Aug 6, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
John C. (associate) on Aug 9, 2009
"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."
A donor gave on Sep 2, 2009
"Thank you for your support."
The teacher Ms. W. on Sep 10, 2009
"I gave to this project because you need to educate those kids so they don't rob me! http://genrepair.blogspot.com/"
Genomic Repairman from South Carolina gave in support of DrugMonkey Blog's Science-Up the Schools Challenge on Oct 5, 2009
"Personally, I always wished that dissecting didn't smell so bad from the formaldehyde because then I would have liked it more. That's why I ended up being a chemist instead of a biologist. But hopefully you guys and gals are tougher than me! "
Laurie from Saint Joseph, IL gave in support of DrugMonkey Blog's Science-Up the Schools Challenge on Oct 14, 2009
"I gave to this project because I don't think socioeconomic status should be a barrier to learning about science."
Tom & Zoe from North Carolina gave in support of DrugMonkey Blog's Science-Up the Schools Challenge on Oct 14, 2009
"I hope this helps you to continue to inspire your students. "
Trisha from theodore, AL gave on Oct 18, 2009
"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."

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Project fully funded!
Happy news on Oct 18, 2009
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The teacher Ms. W. on Oct 18, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. W.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
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