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Mr. Fields from Rancho Cordova, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Australopithecus Africanus the Early Hominin

Help me give my students a replica of a hominin skull to study the earliest reaches of human history including early humans like Australopithecus Africanus.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Fields's classroom raised $395

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hominin evolution is a fascinating topic that keeps all of my students excited to learn more, year after year. We look at the history of civilization as far back as we can identify hominid evolution. Every person has a skull, but how is it different from that of Australopithecus Africanus? How is it similar?

Understanding the physical differences between hominid skulls gives them a better understanding of why our bodies are built the way they are.

With this model of Australopithecus Africanus, my sixth grade students will be able to work collaboratively, using the caliper to measure the cranium size to infer size of the brain case. They will use it to measure tooth size and shape to see how our diet has changed. It will also help them notice specific changes in facial structure. Students will collaborate throughout this inquiry based lab where they will hone in on their scientific analysis and communication skills.

Mr. Fields W.E. Mitchell Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rancho Cordova, CA 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

175 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skullduggery Hominid Cranium - Australopithecus Africanus Cranium - High School - Adult • School Specialty $201.74 1 $201.74
United Scientific Vernier Caliper, Plastic - Grades 5-12 - Adult • School Specialty $7.34 7 $51.38

Materials cost

$253.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.31

Sales tax

 $23.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.19

Total project goal

$394.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $394.58

5 Donors

-$194.34

Donations toward project cost

-$170.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.15

match offer

-$194.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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