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Ms. Sutherland from Fayetteville, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Breaking Barriers : One Experiment at a Time

Help me give my students a rewarding 8th grade Science experience , with these valuable resources.

  • $658 goal

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

This project expired on October 26, 2025.

My Project

Many students usually learn best with hands on experience. Visual learners are always more proficient when their skills are enhanced through experiments and hands on work. This is why I choose to create this project in the hopes of expanding my students critical thinking skills and developing SEP’s.

Providing materials for science centers allows students to engage with the curriculum in a hands-on way, fostering deeper learning beyond textbooks.

Funding supplies like thermometers and water quality test kits allows students to conduct environmental science labs and research projects, promoting understanding of environmental issues and potential solutions

Ms. Sutherland Reid Ross Classical School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Fayetteville, NC 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

Never Before Funded 80 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Exploring Household Acids and Bases Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $93.60 1 $93.60
Lukeight Stuffed Animal Storage Bean Bag Chair Cover (No Filling) for Kids, Zipper Beanbag Chair Cover for Organizing Toddler and Kids' Rooms Plush Toys (Black, XX-Large) • Amazon Business $36.99 2 $73.98
Water Quality Test Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $59.18 1 $59.18
Maped Triangular No. 2 Pencils - Box of 144 • Blick Art Materials $34.60 1 $34.60
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, Letter Size, 3 Mil, 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Quill.com $31.27 1 $31.27
Flagship Carpets Take A Break Childrens Time Clock Classroom Entryway or Home Door Mat or Small Area Rug, 30" x 30", Black • Amazon Business $30.06 1 $30.06
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $14.99 2 $29.98
18 Pack Plastic Beakers, 1000 ml Graduations, Premium Polypropylene, Plastic Graduated Measuring Cups for Science Lab Equipment, Home Experiment, School Teaching Supplies Transparent • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Fashion Colors, 36 Count for Classroom, Office & Home Use • Amazon Business $21.39 1 $21.39
Immersion Thermometer -10 to 110 C (0 to 230 F) Pack of 5 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.24 1 $18.24
Decorably 12 Earth Science Posters for Classroom Middle School, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational Science Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Junk Drawer Biology: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing (6) (Junk Drawer Science) • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09
Mini Glue Gun • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.61 1 $7.61
Round Toothpick Pack of 250 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1.94 1 $1.94

Materials cost

$452.92

Vendor shipping charges

$33.42

Sales tax

$35.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$558.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.55

Total project goal

$657.01

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