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Mrs. Hostetter from Broken Arrow, OK is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I'll Take Animal Anatomy for $100 Alex

My students need 1 Comparative Animal Dissection Kit and 6 AP Biology Animal Diversity Sets.

  • $527 goal

This project expired on February 18, 2010.

This project expired on February 18, 2010.

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Mrs. Hostetter Broken Arrow High School
Broken Arrow, OK Grades 9-12

Can you remember the first time you dissected an animal? For me, it was a shark in my fifth grade science class. These types of experiences can make a child curious about science and develop a desire to follow a science career path. I teach zoology to juniors and seniors in high school. In my class, we take care of bearded dragons, a gecko, and snake. They can learn about these animals' behaviors and lifestyles, but not how their internal systems work. Dissections are what can help these zoology students learn more about animals.

A child can look at a squid in a book and name the differences between a lion and the squid. But when that child does hands-on dissections of squid, along with other animals, they can name similarities and differences the squid has with many animals, even humans! They can understand how the body functions. Our school can not afford to provide our young adults with theses experiences. But we can not afford for them to not experience science.

Do all students think that starfish and sponges play a vital role in the world? Not at all. But having hands-on experiences and inquiry-based labs with animals can have a huge impact on their understanding of animals and how their bodies function. My students are filled with questions about how animals eat, digest, reproduce, and function. They will be able to see this with their own eyes when they dissect animals and study the internal and external systems. In order for this to happen, we need 6 AP Biology Animal diversity Sets and 1 Comparative Animal Dissection Kit.

Now, more than ever, our society needs young adults taking an interest in science, the environment, and medical fields. They are our future researchers, doctors, and veterinarians. Without your help, I will not be able to let these young adults experience hands-on science dissections. You can play a vital role in helping a young adult develop their love for science.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

150 students impacted
Mrs. Hostetter Broken Arrow High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Broken Arrow, OK 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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Comparative Animal Dissection Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $148.50 1 $148.50
AP Biology Animal Diversity Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $35.96 6 $215.76

Materials cost

$364.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.43

Sales tax

 $16.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$431.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.73

Total project goal

$526.27

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