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Ms. Torres from Charlotte, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Torres's classroom raised $562

Curiosity Under the Lens

Help me give my students access to the microscopic world; unlocking scientific discovery through classroom microscopy.

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Ms. Torres Metrolina Regional Scholar's Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades 6-8

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are naturally curious and creative learners who thrive on hands-on science experiences. As we explore the structure and function of plant and animal cells, students analyze printed images, draw and label diagrams, and build cell models. While these activities build foundational knowledge, they are missing one essential experience—observing real cells through a microscope.

Cells are the basic building blocks of life, yet they are invisible to the naked eye.

A classroom microscope would allow students to see firsthand the structures they are studying, bringing abstract biological concepts to life. By observing plant, animal, and bacterial cells, students can identify important cell structures such as the nucleus, cell wall, and cell membrane, and better understand how these parts work together to support life.

Providing students with access to a microscope will transform science lessons from learning about cells to actually investigating them. In addition to deepening their understanding of life science, students will develop essential scientific skills by learning how to properly use one of the most fundamental tools in scientific research. Microscopes are not just a classroom resource—it is a gateway to discovery, inquiry, and a lifelong appreciation of science

More than a third of students from low‑income households

90 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Torres Metrolina Regional Scholar's Academy Grades 6-8 Charlotte, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

90 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Walter BMT Series Cordless Compound Microscope • Carolina Biological Supply Company $294.34 1 $294.34
APEXEL 800X Handheld Digital Microscope with 2” LCD Screen, Pocket Portable Microscope for Kids with Adjustable LED Lights, Coins Microscopes Magnifier Camera, USB to PC (SD Card Not Included) • Amazon Business $48.99 1 $48.99
Typical Animal and Plant Cells Microscope Slide Student Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $27.76 1 $27.76

Materials cost

$371.09

Vendor shipping charges

 $41.87

Sales tax

 $28.95

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$477.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.26

Total project goal

$561.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $561.74

3 Donors

-$561.74

Donations toward project cost

-$477.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.26

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