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Mr. Schaefer from New York, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Scientists: Hands-On Kits for Inspiring Learning

Help me give my students hands-on science kits to inspire and challenge these talented yound people.

  • $1,236 goal

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

This project expired on November 29, 2025.

My Project

I am seeking donations to provide my low-income students with a variety of hands-on science kits, including a Pangea puzzle, tectonic sandbox, model seismograph, soil analysis kit, human population dynamics kit, loss of biodiversity kit, and owl pellets.

These resources will give students engaging, real-world experiences to deepen their understanding of earth science, ecology, and environmental science.

My students are incredibly talented, curious, and eager to learn, and they deserve opportunities that challenge and inspire them beyond the textbook. These kits will allow them to explore plate tectonics, ecosystems, biodiversity, and human impact in a meaningful way. By providing these tools, I hope to foster critical thinking, curiosity, and a passion for science, helping my students reach their full potential.

Mr. Schaefer Repertory High School for Theatre Arts 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
Soil Analysis Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $246.69 1 $246.69
Pangaea Puzzle 8-Station Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $203.85 1 $203.85
Tectonic Sandbox • Carolina Biological Supply Company $176.81 1 $176.81
Large Premium owl Pellet (30) • Amazon Business $112.50 1 $112.50
Model Seismograph • Carolina Biological Supply Company $63.18 1 $63.18
Carolina Investigations for Use with AP Environmental Science: Loss of Biodiversity 8-Station Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $56.52 1 $56.52
Carolina Investigations for Use with AP Environmental Science: Exploring Human Population Dynamics Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $43.92 1 $43.92

Materials cost

$903.47

Vendor shipping charges

 $102.83

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,049.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$185.27

Total project goal

$1,235.12

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