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Mr. Sarmiento from Rancho Palos Verdes, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students to Safely Witness Solar Wonders with Goggles

Help me give my students solar eclipse goggles for a deeper learning experience on the next solar eclipse.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sarmiento's classroom raised $237

This project is fully funded

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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

In the words of Nelson Mandela, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." With this sentiment in mind, I am seeking your assistance in acquiring solar eclipse goggles for my students. These goggles will enable them to safely observe and study solar eclipses, fostering a deeper understanding of astronomy and the natural world.

My students are a diverse group, hailing from a variety of cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances.

Despite the challenges they face, they are eager learners with a thirst for knowledge. By providing them with solar eclipse goggles, I hope to inspire their curiosity and spark a passion for scientific inquiry.

In addition to promoting scientific literacy, these goggles will also support the development of my students' engineering problem-solving skills. As they engage in hands-on exploration of celestial phenomena, they will learn to think critically and creatively, preparing them for success at the national level and beyond.

Your generous support for this project will not only provide my students with access to essential educational resources but will also empower them to reach their full potential. Together, we can inspire a new generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators who will shape the future of our world.

Thank you for considering my proposal. Your contribution will make a meaningful difference in the lives of my students and in the field of education as a whole.

Mr. Sarmiento Rudecinda S Dodson Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rancho Palos Verdes, CA View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
100-pack of SAFE SOLAR ECLIPSE Glasses (ISO 12312-2 International Safety Standard certified eye protection - Made in USA) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $150.00 1 $150.00

Materials cost

$150.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $13.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.97

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.47

Total project goal

$236.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $236.44

3 Donors

-$205.69

Donations toward project cost

-$200.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.72

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.75

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 $0.00

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