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Ms. Shibuya from Hilo, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing Science to Life: Microscopes, Aquariums, and Exploration!

Help me give my students supplies they need to learn science and math.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shibuya's classroom raised $966

This project is fully funded

My Project

Science is all around us—but sometimes students need to see it to believe it. With your support, I can transform my classroom into an interactive science lab where students explore life on a microscopic level, observe aquatic ecosystems, and become the curious scientists they were born to be.

This project will introduce essential tools to create an engaging and interactive science experience.

We're asking for:

A digital microscope that allows students to explore tiny structures, cells, and organisms with clarity, and even project them for group analysis.

A classroom aquarium to teach about ecosystems, life cycles, water chemistry, and environmental responsibility.

Supporting science materials such as slides, specimen kits, pH testing tools, thermometers, and other lab essentials to deepen the experience.

These tools will let students conduct real investigations, observe life processes, and learn how to think like scientists.

Ms. Shibuya Waiakea Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches, 100 Count, Clear, 5 mil, Laminate Business Cards, Small Banners, Essays, Office or School Supplies, Fits Letter Size 8.9x11.4 in Paper • Amazon Business $20.24 5 $101.20
ECR4Kids Letter Size Tray with Lid, Storage Bin, Contemporary, 10-Piece • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Design & Build Water Blocks • Lakeshore Learning Materials $29.99 2 $59.98
Scotch Thermal Laminator, Extra Wide 13 Inch Input, Ideal for Teachers, Small Offices, or Home (TL1302Z) • Amazon Business $52.06 1 $52.06
Tetra 3 Gallon Fish Tank, Aquarium Starter Kit with Pedestal Base, LED Light and Filter, For small tropical fish, guppies, goldfish, or betta • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Tetra 3 Gallon Small Fish Tank, Aquarium Starter Kit, with Filter, Air pump, & Color Changing Light, Half Moon shape, for Gold Fish & Betta • Amazon Business $47.23 1 $47.23
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Black) - 36 Count with FINE Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Iris 13.5 Quart Storage Container with Lid Plastic Clear 6/Pack (500295) • Staples $42.39 1 $42.39
Bysameyee 4K 3840x2160P Wireless Digital Microscope, Handheld HD USB Inspection Camera Endoscope 50x-1000x Magnification, Compatible with iPhone iPad Android Phone Tablet Windows Mac (with Stand) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
16pc Mini Magnetic Drawing Board, 4-Colors Travel Size Erasable Doodle Magna Board Toy, Small Writing Painting Sketching Pad, Educational Learning and Classroom Prizes for Toddler Boy Girl Kids Child • Amazon Business $34.94 1 $34.94
FASTPRO 20-Pack Aluminum 6-LED Flashlights Set with Lanyard and AAA Batteries Included and Pre-Installed • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Amazon Basics Facial Tissue, 2-Ply, 2880 Count (18 Packs of 160), (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47
The Pencil Grip Pencil Grips, The Crossover Grip, Ergonomic Writing Aid For Righties And Lefties, Colorful Pencil Grippers, Assorted Classic Colors, 6 Count - TPG-17806 • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Learning Resources STEM Explorers Brainometry Brain-Teasing Puzzle Set Multicolor (LER9306) • Staples $18.99 1 $18.99
200 PCS Transparent Glass cabochons 1 inch Glass Dome Cabochons Crystal Clear Round Cabochon Non-calibrated Round 1 inch/25mm Round Cabochons Tiles for Craft Cameo Pendants Photo Jewelry Necklaces1 • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
24/7 Bags- 2 Gallon Food Storage Bags, 25 Count, Double Zipper Seal, 2.5 Mil Thick, Easy Grip Open Tabs, Write-On Space, BPA-Free, Microwave Safe, Non-StandUp • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Crayola Bulk Crayons, Standard Size, Gray, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $2.62 5 $13.10
JuneLsy Pencil Grips Pencils Grips for Kids Handwriting Posture Correction Training Writing AIDS for Kids Toddler Preschoolers Students Children Special Needs (18PCS) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
VGOODALL 50PCS Mini Suitcase Favor Boxes, Party Favor Candy Box Vintage Kraft Paper Gift Bag with Tags Burlap Twine for Party Wedding Decor Brown • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
MonEnfance 300 PCS Cute Vinyl Waterproof Stickers for Water Bottles, Skateboard, Laptop, Multicolor Cartoon Stickers for Kids Teens Girls • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59
SYCARON 400PCS Sticker Pack, Waterproof Mixed Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottles, Luggage, Skateboard - Cute Pack for Girls, Teens, Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Cute Stickers Bulk 200Pcs Vsco Stickers for Hydroflasks Waterproof Sticker for Kids Cute Decals for Hydro Flask Water Bottles Scrapbook Decals Packs for Teens Girls Kids • Amazon Business $5.79 1 $5.79
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers Chisel Tip Assorted Colors Pack of 36 - Ideal for Classrooms Offices & Home Offices • Amazon Business $4.00 1 $4.00

Materials cost

$716.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $31.55

Sales tax

 $31.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$820.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$144.75

Total project goal

$965.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $965.02

2 Donors

-$932.77

Donations toward project cost

-$820.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.25

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