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Ms. Westall from Indianapolis, IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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CSI in the Classroom

My students need 7 forensic lab supplies, and kits to make their crime scenes come to life.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Westall's classroom raised $969

This project is fully funded

My Students

Imagine sitting on the couch on Thursday night eagerly waiting for your favorite show to start... The commercial ends and "Who are you?" by the Who streams from the speakers. You sit through CSI and the next day at school you get to catch the suspect during Forensics class!

I teach an advanced science course in genetics and forensic science for high school students in an inner city school.

As a geneticist turned teacher I wanted to offer my students the ability to learn subject matter that they already have interest in or that allows them to expand their horizons. These opportunities may lead them to studying science in college and maybe even becoming scientists. But working at a school with a limited budget only allows for supplies to be purchased for the core science classes.

My Project

I need lab materials to help my students live and learn the aspects of forensic science. The forensic masters kit will help them push their scientific investigation skills to the next level and prepare them for problem solving down the road and allow them to live out their favorite TV show, while learning the application of science skills in real life.

You will make it possible for my students to not only live a real life version of their favorite TV show, CSI, but to also learn important scientific investigation skills in the process.

Ms. Westall Northwest Middle School Grades 9-12

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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

50 students impacted 26donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Inkless Shoe Print Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $165.25 1 $165.25
One Bite Out of Crime Kit Refill • Carolina Biological Supply Company $207.57 1 $207.57
Deluxe Black Magnetic Powder Kit with Clear Tape • Carolina Biological Supply Company $75.95 2 $151.90
Orange Fluorescent Magnetic Powder, 1 oz • Carolina Biological Supply Company $10.45 2 $20.90
Crime Scene Tape with Dispenser • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.85 1 $20.85
Bio-Foam Impression Foam • Carolina Biological Supply Company $10.45 3 $31.35
Footwear Impression Analysis Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $109.25 1 $109.25

Materials cost

$707.07

Vendor shipping charges

$70.71

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$823.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.30

Total project goal

$968.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$968.69

22 Donors

-$962.52

Donations toward project cost

-$823.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$139.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.17

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$0.00

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