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Ms. Dove from Henderson, NV is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Delicious Neurons!

Help me give my students a "sweet" hands-on approach to science. After learning all about their brains and NEURONS, this is the best way to celebrate their learning - creating edible neurons!!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Dove's classroom raised $273

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My Project

When students have an understanding of the way their brain works, they are more likely to have a growth mindset and not give up when things get hard. I teach 2nd-grade students at two schools and introduce students to the parts of their brains that control emotions, decision making and memory. We end our brain unit by learning all about neurons. Students begin by creating and labeling diagrams about neurons. They then move into creating 3-D models. The final structure they make to represent a neuron is an edible one, and they never forget it. I still have students talking about it years later. Join us in helping supply the materials needed for this project for four 2nd-grade classes. Thank you so much!!

Ms. Dove Estes M McDoniel Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Henderson, NV View local requests

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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mike and Ike Candy, Original Fruits, 5oz Theater Box, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $17.51 3 $52.53
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 4 $47.92
Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers Candy, Sour Gummy Worms, 28.8 Ounce Resealable Bag • Amazon Business $6.99 6 $41.94
TWIZZLERS PULL 'N' PEEL Cherry Flavored Licorice Style, Low Fat Candy Big Bag, 28 oz • Amazon Business $4.76 6 $28.56
FirstChoiceCandy Giant Gumdrops Assorted Sugar Sanded Gum Drops (3 Pound (Pack of 1)) • Amazon Business $14.89 1 $14.89
Sour and Sweet Peach Rings Gummy Candy (2 Pound Bag) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$198.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.91

Total project goal

$272.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $272.72

1 Donor

-$272.72

Donations toward project cost

-$231.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.91

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 $0.00

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