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Mrs. Cariego from Middletown, DE is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Scientific Minds Through Essential School Supplies

Help me give my students a printer, a human torso model and a compound light microscope to be used for our hands-on learning in viewing microscopic organisms or cells, not just through videos, and the rest of our materials needed for our classroom.

  • $720 goal

This project expired on February 20, 2026.

This project expired on February 20, 2026.

My Project

My students demonstrate a strong curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring the world through learning science. They excel in engaging hands-on experiments and in connecting science concepts to real-world scenarios. Their ability to collaborate, to extend their learning beyond expectations, and to solve problems creatively is a crucial part in engaging in an inquiry-based learning environment. I believe with the right resources and support, they can portray great potential in deepening their understanding and to become confident, future ready and globally competitive individuals, and to foster a community of scientifically minded individuals. The following materials help me build engagement and connect students to their learning.

a.

Printer- this enhances students' engagement through colorful visuals that capture students' attention and make printed materials for reading and writing more appealing, which helps students feel more motivated and write or answer enthusiastically.

b. Human Torso- is a valuable tool in learning the coordinated functions of body systems. Visuals are made more realistic than videos, thus making learning, writing, and speaking more active.

c. The microscope- another valuable tool that creates a lasting impression and a worthwhile learning experience for students in observing live microorganisms.

d. prepared slides and other materials- best support materials or tools for extended and fun learning.

Mrs. Cariego Alfred G Waters Middle School Grades 6-8 Middletown, DE View local requests Never Before Funded 124 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-2400 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan and Copy - Black • Best Buy Education $189.99 1 $189.99
hand2mind 19 Inch Tabletop Human Torso Model, Anatomically Accurate Kit, 10 Removable Human Organs, Anatomy Model for Kids, Human Anatomy Torso Model, Science School Supplies, Trachea Model • Amazon Business $169.99 1 $169.99
Premiere© Middle School Standard Microscope with LED - Corded • Nasco $153.00 1 $153.00
ShyLizard 24Pack Dry Erase Boards, Double Sided Small White Board for Classroom Students, 9"x12" Personal Mini White Board Bulk, Dry Erase Board with 24Erasers for Classroom Teachers Office Supplies • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Sharpie Tank Permanent Marker Chisel Tip Assorted 8/Pack (38250PP) • Staples $11.79 1 $11.79

Materials cost

$572.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$611.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.92

Total project goal

$719.46

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