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Mrs. Mercer from Topeka, KS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cell Models for 6th Graders

Help me give my students a hands-on visual of plant and animal cells so they can better visualize the microscopic world of life!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Mercer's classroom raised $486

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach science to approximately 140 6th grade students in a Title I school. My goal is to create enthusiasm in all of my students for the world around them. I believe in lots of hands-on, real-world learning, with as many visuals as possible.

My students will be using these models to learn about the organelles in Eukaryotic cells.

It is their first introduction to cells, so my goal is always to establish a solid base of background knowledge so that in 7th and 8th grade they can go deeper in their understanding. I know that these models would really improve their base of knowledge.

Mrs. Mercer Landon 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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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

140 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learning Resources Cross-Section Animal Cell Model, Soft Foam, Early Biology, Classroom Teaching Aid, Grade 4+, Ages 9+ • Amazon Business $18.28 10 $182.80
Learning Resources Cross-Section Plant Cell Model, Plant Anatomy, Science Classroom Accessories, 2 Foam Pieces, Ages 7+, Multi, 5 x 4 x 4.5 inches (LER1901) • Amazon Business $16.99 10 $169.90

Materials cost

$352.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$412.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.86

Total project goal

$485.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $485.72

3 Donors

-$242.86

Donations toward project cost

-$206.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.43

match offer

-$242.86

Match offer toward project cost

-$206.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.43

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