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Ms. Dove from Henderson, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brainiacs Welcome!

Help me give my students models to examine as we progress through our unit on the brain.

  • $928 goal

This project expired on April 4, 2024.

This project expired on April 4, 2024.

My Project

I am the one who sparks excitement about the study of neurology in grades 1st- 5th at two schools. My students are always very fascinated by neurons. I have many projects for students to engage in to understand the structure of a neuron - neuron diagrams, 3-D neurons with craft supplies, and edible neurons!

As much as I try to describe the features of a neuron with all my hand-made props, they just don't do it justice!

Students need to see the actual structure of a neuron and will be able to do this with the giant model and slide.

We appreciate any support with this project. Seeing students get excited about science is a joy! We even dissect sheep brains as part of this study, so students are very invested. Thank you!

Ms. Dove Estes M McDoniel Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Henderson, NV View local requests

Nearly all 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

40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Altay Neuron Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $739.17 1 $739.17
Mammal Giant Multipolar Neurons Slide Smear Luxol Fast Blue • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.14 1 $8.14

Materials cost

$747.31

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FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$788.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.15

Total project goal

$927.67

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