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Ms. Soffer from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Arts Integration & STEM

Help me give my students much needed supplies for STEAM projects and lessons.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Soffer's classroom raised $3,251

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are so creative and innovative. They love working together in groups, especially on engineering challenges. Their artistic skills are incredible and I'm excited to bring new mediums to our art lessons. Cyanotypes are a great way for students to learn about chemical reactions in photo developing as well as show their artistic skills.

Many have never used a microscope before!

My students will use their new microscopes to look at prepared slides and mount their own slides.

Your donation will support Title 1 students in boosting their achievement and enjoyment in school.

Ms. Soffer Thomas Starr King Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

47 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmScope M150C-I 40X-1000X All-Metal Optical Glass Lenses Cordless LED Student Biological Compound Microscope • Amazon Business $73.81 10 $738.10
Liquitex BASICS 6 Tube Acrylic Paint Set, 118ml • Amazon Business $21.89 6 $131.34
LYTek Acrylic and Watercolor Painting Pad, Extra Heavy Weight 215 lb(350g) Acid Free Paper,Canvas Like Texture.Perfect for Acrylic,Oil & Watercolor Painting.Glue Bond,Size 9"x12"(2 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.98 6 $119.88
Bacteria Science Kit Petri Dishes with Agar and Swabs | Top Science Fair Project Bacteria Growing Kit | Prepoured LB-Agar Plates and Cotton Swabs | STEM for Kids Aged 6 7 8 9 10 Girls Boys Gifts • Amazon Business $20.20 4 $80.80
32 Sheets Sun Print Paper Cyanotype Paper A4 A5 Solar Drawing Paper Sensitivity Nature Printing Paper for Kids Adults Arts Crafts DIY Project, White (8.3 x 11.7 Inch, 5.8 x 8.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96
Jacquard Cyanotype kit Sensitizer Set of 2 ,Cyanotype Chemicals for Photographic Blueprints on Paper and Fabric & More ,with Positive Art & 3 Foam Sponge Brushes • Amazon Business $18.48 4 $73.92
14 Pack Paper Mache Masks - 2 Sizes for Women, Men and Kids; Create Artistic Craft Projects from Wall Decorations to Theater and Halloween Costumes; Party, Masquerade Parties and Classroom Art White • Amazon Business $13.57 5 $67.85
iPad Charging Station, Unitek 96W 10-Port USB Charging Dock Hub with Quick Charge 3.0, Charging Stand Compatible Multiple Device, Charging 8 iPads Simultaneously - [Upgraded Divider] • Amazon Business $67.49 1 $67.49
Ticonderoga® #2 Pre-sharpened Pencils, 0.7 mm, Yellow, Pack Of 72 Pencils • Amazon Business $16.49 4 $65.96
Scotch Magic Tape, 6 Rolls, Numerous Applications, Invisible, Engineered for Repairing, 3/4 x 650 Inches (6122), Transparent • Amazon Business $10.99 6 $65.94
Paper Mate Felt Tip Pens | Flair Marker Pens, Medium Point, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $29.92 2 $59.84
USAopoly Telestrations Original 8 Player, Family Board Game, A Fun Family Game for Kids and Adults, Family Game Night Just Got Better, The Telephone Game Sketched Out, Multicolor • Amazon Business $28.56 2 $57.12
Los Angeles. Portrait of a City • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Crayola Fine Line Markers, Back to School Supplies Classpack, 10 Assorted Colors , 200 Count • Amazon Business $52.20 1 $52.20
Creative Converting Table Cover Plain White Plastic Tablecloth, 54" x 108" • Amazon Business $1.30 40 $52.00
Crayola Colored Pencils Adult Coloring Set, Gift, 100 Count • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Strathmore 300 Series Paper STR-365-12 40 Sheet Disposable Palette, 12 by 16", 12"x16", White • Amazon Business $12.68 4 $50.72
3M 1 Blue 2090-24EVP.94 in. x 60 yd. Scotch Painters Tape Value Pack-6 Pack, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Cyanotype Cotton Squares - 25 pack (6" x 6", White) • Amazon Business $23.95 2 $47.90
StorageWorks Water Hyacinth Storage Baskets, Large Wicker Baskets with Built-in Handles, 15 x 11 ½ x 6 inches, 2-Pack • Amazon Business $40.49 1 $40.49
32 Sheets Sun Print Paper Cyanotype Paper A4 A5 Solar Drawing Paper Sensitivity Nature Printing Paper for Kids Adults Arts Crafts DIY Project (Colorful,8.3 x 11.7 Inch, 5.8 x 8.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Innovating Science Microscope Stains Vital Stain Kit, 7 Bottles of Different Stains • Amazon Business $35.93 1 $35.93
Cyanotype Cotton Squares - 25 pack (6" x 6", Mixed Color) • Amazon Business $27.95 1 $27.95
Los Angeles, CA: A Photographic Portrait • Amazon Business $26.95 1 $26.95
Sharpie 22480PP Flip Chart Markers, Bullet Tip, Assorted Colors, 8-Count • Amazon Business $8.79 3 $26.37
UCreate Watercolor Paper, White, Bulk, 90lb., 9" x 12", 250 Sheets • Amazon Business $24.23 1 $24.23
Broom and Dustpan Set for Home/Dustpan and Broom Combo Set,Standing Dustpan Dust Pan with Long Handle 40"/52" for Home Kitchen Room Office Lobby Indoor Floor Cleaning • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Scissors Bulk 20-Pack, Taotree 8" Multipurpose Scissors, Soft Comfort-Grip Handles Stainless Steel Sharp Shears for School Office Home, High/Middle School Classroom Scissors, Sewing DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Aluminum Pans 9x13 Disposable Foil Pans [30-Pack] Heavy-Duty Baking Pans, Half-Size Deep Steam Table Pans - Tin Foil Pans Great for Cooking, Baking, Heating, Storing, Food Prepping by Stack Man • Amazon Business $16.72 1 $16.72
Amazon Basics 12 Pack D Cell All-Purpose Alkaline Batteries, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
AmScope PS25 Prepared Microscope Slide Set for Basic Biological Science Education, 25 Slides, Includes Fitted Wooden Case Brown • Amazon Business $15.48 1 $15.48
Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Push Pin Magnets for Fridge, Heavy Duty Magnets for Whiteboard Small Magnets Strong Perfect for Fridge Magnets, Whiteboard Magnets, Refrigerator Magnets, Pack of 20PCS Small Strong Magnets in a Box • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Pink Soap 12-Ounce Brush Cleaner and Conditioner (00132-66) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 30 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks • Amazon Business $6.97 2 $13.94
OFFICDO Dry Erase Erasers, 48 Pack Mini Magnetic Whiteboard Erasers Dry Erasers Chalkboard Erasers for Kids, Student, Classroom, Teacher Supplies, Home and Office (Green, 2 x 2 x 0.79 Inch) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Scotch Heavy Duty Packaging Tape, 1.88" x 22.2 yd, Designed for Packing, Shipping and Mailing, Strong Seal on All Box Types, 1.5" Core, Clear, 6 Rolls with Dispenser (142-6) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
US Art Supply 1 inch Foam Sponge Wood Handle Paint Brush Set (Super Value Pack of 50) - Lightweight, Durable and Great for Acrylics, Stains, Varnishes, Crafts, Art • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Amazon Basics 48 Pack AA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $12.57 1 $12.57
Mr. Pen- White Pencil Top Erasers, 120 pc, Eraser Tops, Eraser Caps for Pencils, Erasers for Pencils Tops, Cap Erasers, Pencil Cap Erasers, Pencil Head Erasers, White Eraser Caps, Pencil Erasers White • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Amazon Basics 12 Pack C Cell All-Purpose Alkaline Batteries, 5-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
AUTODECO Collapsible Bucket 5 Gallon Container Folding Water Bucket Portable Wash Basin for Camping Fishing Travelling Outdoor Gardening Car Washing Blue 1Pcs 20L • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Amazon Basics 36 Pack AAA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries, 10-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Amazon Basics 8 Pack 9 Volt Performance All-Purpose Alkaline Batteries, 5-Year Shelf Life, Easy to Open Value Pack • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
OPTO-EDU E35.3501 Blank Microscope Slides & 100-Pieces Square Cover Glass, Glass • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Amazon Basics Round Paint Tray Palettes, White, 15 PCS • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
Carbon Paper, Black Graphite Transfer Tracing Paper for Wood, Paper, Canvas and Other Art Surfaces- 100 Sheets • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$2,469.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$225.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$37.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,762.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$487.58

Total project goal

$3,250.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$3,250.51

1 Donor

-$1,381.47

Donations toward project cost

-$1,381.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$1,625.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,381.46

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$243.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$243.79

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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