This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
I teach in an urban school in Miami, FL. My students are passionate, energetic, and constantly questioning their world.
My students "own their education," meaning that they know they deserve a quality education and demand nothing short of that.
This also means that my students bring their best selves to school every day to invest in their education and themselves.
As my school is historically a low performing and low-income school, assistance for our students supports their growth and success in science academia!
My Project
In my science class, my students DO science. This means that they practice science and learn concepts through hands on models, labs, and other activities.
I want my students to be able to critical think through experiments and have a greater meaning as to how biology affects their everyday life.
Through lab materials such as blood pressure cuffs, gel electrophoresis chambers, and microscope slides, students are equipped with materials to actively use science to solve problems. By practicing science hands-on, students are better able to internalize what they are learning. Furthermore, through these labs I hope to increase engagement in biology and all STEM fields. Students are exposed to college-level lab procedures and techniques, preparing them for experiences after high school.
My students are also highly motivated by competition! I like to motivate students to think fast and critically through class competitions and incentives. Through class competitions, students learn how to quickly think through problems and explain their answers. They also are held accountable to be team players, ultimately creating a collaborative classroom environment.
Walter Products EL-200 Electrophoresis Chamber, Two 7 x 7 cm Casting Tray with Accessories
• Amazon Business
$130.40
1
$130.40
Benchmark Scientific A1701 Organic Solvent Free Agarose LE, 100g Capacity
• Amazon Business
$88.41
1
$88.41
Care Touch Fully Automatic Wrist Blood Pressure Cuff Monitor - Platinum Series, 5.5" - 8.5" Cuff Size- Batteries Included
• Amazon Business
$28.99
3
$86.97
Frito-Lay Party Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count
• Amazon Business
$16.98
5
$84.90
UnityStar Dry Erase Board, 9 x 12 inches Portable Classroom Whiteboard for Kids Students Teachers Writing Drawing, Single-Sided White Board, 0.4LBS/Each, 15-Pack
• Amazon Business
$29.99
2
$59.98
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue, Washable, 60 Pack, 0.24-ounce sticks
• Amazon Business
$19.69
3
$59.07
Best 8 Inch Stainless Steel Blade Scissors, Pack of 10
• Amazon Business
$14.99
3
$44.97
AmScope PS25 Prepared Microscope Slide Set for Basic Biological Science Education, 25 Slides, Includes Fitted Wooden Case
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Marigold Paper Guillotine 12" Metal Base Plate Paper Trimmer Cutter (GL410)
• Amazon Business
$25.00
1
$25.00
AmazonBasics Thermal Laminator
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Bio Plas 0061 Assorted Polypropylene Microcentrifuge PCR Tube Rack, 80-Well, Pack of Five
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Auihiay 10 Pack Dry Erase Circles Dots Sets Decals Removable Vinyl Set with Self Adhesive for Students' Desks Children Room and Forgetful People
• Amazon Business
$12.99
1
$12.99
TecUnite 30 Pack Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Eraser Chalkboard Cleansers Wiper for Classroom Office (Blue, 1.97 x 1.97 Inch)
• Amazon Business
$12.79
1
$12.79
AmazonBasics Letter Size Laminating Pouch 9 x 11.5in, 100-pack
• Amazon Business
$10.00
1
$10.00
Materials cost
$707.44
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$748.05
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$132.01
Total project goal
$880.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$880.06
6 Donors
-$844.76
Donations toward project cost
-$748.05
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Mayeda and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
