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Ms. Leah Mae from Alamogordo, NM is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Leah Mae's classroom raised $1,196

CSI in the Classroom: Empowering Students With Real Forensic Science

Help me give my students hands-on forensic science materials so they can investigate evidence, think critically, and experience real-world scientific discovery.

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Ms. Leah Mae Alamogordo High School
Alamogordo, NM Grades 9-12

My Project

This project will provide essential forensic science materials that enable students to engage in authentic investigative activities, such as fingerprint analysis, evidence examination, and crime scene simulations. With these resources, students will move beyond textbooks and engage directly in scientific discovery, strengthening their analytical and problem-solving skills.

By supporting this project, donors will help create an engaging learning environment where students develop curiosity, scientific thinking, and a deeper appreciation for STEM fields.

My students need hands-on forensic science materials that enable them to investigate evidence, develop critical thinking skills, and engage in real-world scientific inquiry.

My students are naturally curious and eager to explore how science connects to the real world. They enjoy solving problems, asking thoughtful questions, and working collaboratively to uncover answers. With the right resources, they thrive in hands-on activities that challenge them to think like scientists and investigators.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 5 donors
Ms. Leah Mae Alamogordo High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Alamogordo, NM 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

100 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Forensic Essentials Bundle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $436.50 1 $436.50
Innovating Science Forensic Analysis of Fabric and Fibers - High School - Adult • School Specialty $178.27 1 $178.27
Forensic Chemistry Of Document • Ward's Science $124.44 1 $124.44
Ink Chromatography and Forensics NextGen STEM Kit • Nasco $85.81 1 $85.81
Hair Types Slide Set • Nasco $23.80 2 $47.60
Economy Longwave Mini UV Light • Carolina Biological Supply Company $22.46 1 $22.46

Materials cost

$895.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $77.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,016.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.29

Total project goal

$1,195.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,195.29

4 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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 $1,195.29

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