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Ms. Comer's classroom raised $280

Elodea's Alive!

My students need supplies to complete a photosynthesis lab experiment, including Bromthymol Blue, Sodium Hydroxide, Plant Light House, 250mL Flasks, Graduated Cylinders, and Parafilm.

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Ms. Comer Urban Assembly Academy-Hist-Citizen
Bronx, NY Grades 9-12

One of the mottos of our science classroom is "Science is Everything!" This year I have challenged all of my students to discover their inner scientist. With your assistance, my 10th grade Living Environment students will have a rich lab experience that will bring photosynthesis, one of the most challenging scientific concepts, to life. Our school is unique, being one of two public, all-male, high schools in the area. Located in a high needs community, we are constantly seeking creative ways to fulfill our mission to transform students into scholars and develop young men of character.

With massive state and city budget cuts, we are not able to afford supplies to fully equip our science labs. Hands-on and minds-on lab activities are essential to improve science literacy. Students in the U.S. are 21st in the world in science when compared with students of 30 industrialized countries. The critical thinking and problem solving skills that students gain through scientific inquiry will help them have greater success in high school and college which will ultimately enable them to be more competitive in an increasingly global economy.

In this lab activity, we will be exploring photosynthesis using Elodea as a model organism. Photosynthesis is a process that is essential for all living organisms and is one of the most challenging life science concepts for many students to understand. At our school, we have some of the equipment that we need to complete the lab, but need additional supplies. A light box is needed to provide light for the Elodea samples, flasks and graduated cylinders are needed for measuring and transferring liquid; parafilm is needed to provide secure, airtight/water-tight coverage for test tubes.

With your help, my students can have the rich lab experience that will bring the concept of photosynthesis to life and help me to achieve my goal of uncovering the inner scientist in each of them.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

75 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Comer Urban Assembly Academy-Hist-Citizen Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

75 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bromthymol Blue Powder Reagent Grade 5g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.35 1 $19.35
Sodium Hydroxide 0 1 M 0 4 Aqueous Laboratory Grade 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.95 1 $4.95
Plant Light House • Carolina Biological Supply Company $84.15 1 $84.15
Standard Grade Erlenmeyer Flasks 250 mL Pack of 12 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $26.96 1 $26.96
Graduated Cylinder Plastic 100 ML Pack of 8 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $22.95 2 $45.90
PARAFILM GRADE M-4INX125FT/RL • Sargent-Welch $16.16 1 $16.16

Materials cost

$197.47

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.75

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$229.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.31

Total project goal

$279.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $279.49

1 Donor

-$139.72

Donations toward project cost

-$114.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.13

match offer

-$139.77

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.16

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 $0.00

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