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Ms. Hess from Canton, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dichotomous Key(s) of Giving

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn about dichotomous keys, classification and art of generosity. The items for the lesson (socks, gloves, tissues, etc) will be used to create gift bags for those in need

  • $765 goal

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

This project expired on August 22, 2025.

My Project

Students in 10th grade Biology need to learn how dichotomous keys work in the world of classification. Through this lesson, students are taught how to read a dichotomous key and then they carry their knowledge to a higher level and create their own key, using "hygiene items". After classifying the items (simulating fake organisms), they will put them together in a cloth/reusable bag. These bags will then be distributed (during the holidays) to individuals in the following areas: nursing homes, homeless shelters and veterans homes.

Biology, combined with the art of giving and educating others will be the ultimate goal of this project.

After the bags have been put together, students will choose one of the items in the bag and research the science behind creating that product, they will then make a little note card with that information (and a personal note) for the receiver to read.

Ms. Hess Glenoak High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Liitrsh 48 Pairs Christmas Fuzzy Socks Winter Warm Cute Christmas Socks Bulk Slipper Fluffy Socks Boys Colorful Girls Gifts for Kids Women Men Xmas Holiday Indoor Home Casual Sleeping Athletic • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Disposable Toothbrushes with Toothpaste Individually Wrapped, Travel Kit whit Plastic Zip Bag,Toothbrush Head Cover, Bulk Toothbrush for Homeless,Travel,Shelter,Air Bnb,Hotel,Guest Apartment (100) • Amazon Business $88.59 1 $88.59
Legigo Blank DIY Craft Canvas Pencil Case - Makeup Pouch, Multi-Purpose Travel Toiletry Zipper Bag, Bulk Cosmetic Bags 8.3 5 Inch • Amazon Business $28.99 3 $86.97
Degree Travel Deodorant Variety 72-Pack (36 Cool Rush + 36 Shower Clean) – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Hot Hand Warmers - 80 Count - 10 Hours Long Lasting Air Activated Heat Packs for Hands, Toes and Body, Natural Safe and Odorless Single Use Up to 10 Hours of Heat - TSA Approved • Amazon Business $23.99 3 $71.97
FOMIN Travel Deodorant Wipes - 50 Count - Variety Pack - pH Balanced, Hypoallergenic Mini Deodorant Wipes For Women and Men - Plastic-Free, Individually Wrapped Underarm & Body Wipes • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Easter Basket Stuffers for Teens,Mothers Day Gifts for Wife-20 Pack Hand Cream Gifts Set,Hand Lotion Travel Size for Dry Hands,Thank You Gifts,Stocking Stuffers for Adults,Teacher Appreciation Gifts • Amazon Business $9.99 5 $49.95
AZEN 120 Pack Lip Balm, Natural Lip Balm Bulk, Lip Care Product, Moisturizing Lip Balm for dry cracked lips • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Morcte Soft 4-Ply Facial Tissues, Unscented Pocket Packs Tissues, Pack of 120 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Nuogo 100 Pcs Individually Wrapped Hair Combs Disposable Hair Combs Set Colorful Hair Combs Bulk for Hotel Shelter Homeless Nursing Home Charity Church Thanksgiving Christmas Gifts(Classic Style) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$610.39

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$649.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.63

Total project goal

$764.18

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