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Ms. Waters from San Antonio, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Waters's classroom raised $9,310

Enhancing Science Education Through Improved Laboratory Facilities

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Ms. Waters Veterans Memorial High School
San Antonio, TX Grades 9-12

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My Project

In today's rapidly evolving world, a strong foundation in the sciences is crucial for students who will become tomorrow's innovators and problem-solvers.

Our goal is to equip our high school science department with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment that will enable students to engage deeply with subjects such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Aquatic Science, Environmental Systems, Anatomy and Physiology, and Astronomy.

By enhancing our laboratory facilities, we aim to provide hands-on experiences that will ignite students' passion for science and open new doors to future careers. The heart of our project is to secure funding to purchase laboratory equipment that is currently unavailable or insufficiently available at my high school. With this equipment, we aim to enhance the educational experience and foster a deeper understanding of scientific principles among our students. This initiative will allow students to actively engage with the material by conducting experiments that are more aligned with real-world applications.

1. Increase Laboratory Experimentation Frequency: By introducing new and functional lab equipment, we aim to significantly increase the number of experiments that students can conduct throughout the academic year. Our goal is to provide each student with the opportunity to engage in at least one lab experiment per week.

2. Improve Student Engagement and Understanding: Hands-on learning through experiments will make complex scientific concepts accessible and exciting for students, improving their grasp of subjects that are pivotal in their academic development.

3. Enhance Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: By conducting regular experiments, students will develop skills in forming hypotheses, designing experiments, collecting data, and interpreting results — attributes crucial for success in higher education and STEM careers.

4. Promote Interest in STEM Careers: With improved access to laboratory experiences, we hope to inspire more students to pursue further studies or careers in science-related fields.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

999 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Waters Veterans Memorial High School Grades 9-12

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.

San Antonio, TX 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
miniPCR Biotech Classroom Bundle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6,885.00 1 $6,885.00

Materials cost

$6,885.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $895.05

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$103.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$7,913.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,396.47

Total project goal

$9,309.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $9,309.80

2 Donors

-$4,699.02

Donations toward project cost

-$4,004.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$694.85

match offer

-$4,599.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$3,909.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$689.85

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$11.77

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 $0.00

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