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Mr. DiLemme from Millbrae CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Scientists With Cutting-Edge Microscopy

Help me give my students Two AmScope OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscopes to enable high-quality cell and microbiology labs, fostering their burgeoning interests in STEM fields.

  • 8 donors
  • $558 goal

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My Project

My students are enthusiastic high schoolers from diverse backgrounds, each with a keen interest in the sciences. They are especially curious about the natural world, and many aspire to careers in STEM fields such as medicine and environmental science. Our current science resources, however, particularly our microscopes, are outdated and severely limit their ability to explore complex biological processes.

This year, we urgently need two AmScope OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscopes.

These microscopes will greatly enhance our students' learning experiences in cell and microbiology labs. They will enable our students to observe detailed, clear images of microscopic organisms, fostering a deeper understanding of biological processes and enhancing their scientific inquiry skills. Specifically, these microscopes will be used to explore and study plankton from the San Francisco Bay, allowing students to conduct real-world environmental biology studies right in our classroom.

By providing these advanced tools, we aim to empower our students to become confident in their scientific abilities and inspire them to pursue further studies and careers in STEM. The AmScope microscopes, with features such as LED illumination and coaxial coarse/fine focusing, are crucial for students conducting precise biological experiments. These resources will not only support our students' current educational needs but also help them build foundational skills for future scientific endeavors.

Your support will transform our science lab into a state-of-the-art learning environment where our future scientists can thrive. These microscopes are gateways to opportunity and discovery, enabling hands-on learning and development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for their academic and professional growth.

Mr. DiLemme
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmScope OMAX 40X-2000X Lab LED Binocular Compound Microscope with Double Layer Mechanical Stage and Coaxial Coarse/Fine Focusing Knob • Amazon Business $200.45 2 $400.90

Materials cost

$400.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$473.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.57

Total project goal

$557.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $557.16

7 Donors

-$392.73

Donations toward project cost

-$346.09

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.64

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.43

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 $0.00

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