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Mr. Pelayo from Honolulu, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Assessing the Effectiveness of Genki Balls in the Ala Wai

Help me give my students the tools necessary to monitor water quality in the Ala Wai Canal and help document the process.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Pelayo's classroom raised $850

This project is fully funded

My Project

Thanks to previous donors, we were able to get supplies to make Genki Balls, which are mud balls containing microorganisms to help break down the sludge accumulating in the Ala Wai Canal. In the past, we were able to advocate and help spread awareness of the canal and the issues it faces. We are now requesting a Portable Turbidity Meter and Canon Color Ink/Paper Set.

Water quality measurements, such as pH, salinity, and turbidity, help provide evidence if the Genki Balls' bioremediation is making a difference.

While we have tools to measure pH and salinity, we do not have an accurate tool to measure water clarity. Funding of this project will help us gather data, as well as have a device on hand that can be used by others who are also collaborating with us in restoring the Ala Wai Canal.

Mr. Pelayo Aliamanu Middle School Grades 6-8

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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 a third 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

250 students impacted 16donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apera Instruments, LLC-AI481 TN400 Portable Turbidity Meter, Infrared Sensor, ISO 7027 Compliant, EPA Approved Standard Solutions for Easy Calibration, Accuracy: ±2%+Stray Light • Amazon Business $587.62 1 $587.62
Canon Color Ink/Paper Set, Compatible with SELPHY CP910/CP820/CP1200, RP-108 (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $65.98 1 $65.98

Materials cost

$653.60

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $28.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$722.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$127.44

Total project goal

$849.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $849.60

15 Donors

-$835.26

Donations toward project cost

-$722.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.34

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