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Mr. Leturgez from Fairmount, IN is requesting flexible seating through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Experimentation With Stools Not Desks!

Help me give my students lab stools so they are able to sit at the lab benches to work on their experiments instead of at their desks.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Leturgez's classroom raised $595

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember your very first day of high school? Remember going to your very first Biology class where you are no longer just taking "Science" for credit, but now you are actually going to learn about a specific section of science? Looking around the room might have been different. Seeing the tables, sitting in the new, cool chairs to do experiments, goggles hanging on the wall next to the aprons that you would one day wear, sitting in the cabinet, jars with unknown creatures in it were just amazing! It just gave an unusual excitement as you anticipated what you'd learn!

My students are a group of very excitable scientists!

These students range in age from 14 to 18 years old. Currently, they are like sponges trying to soak up as much information they can about the world around them. Many of them are trying to figure out their role in the community as well as what career they might want to pursue once they finish high school. These students want to learn as much as they can to help make their decision of their correct career choice.

My Project

In my Biology class, there are several lab work stations, few lab stools, and plenty of "L-shaped" student desks. Because of logistical reasons, many of the experiments supporting comprehension of the science content being presented has been modified due to the space that the student desks provide. Experiments have been attempted at the work stations, however, students end up meandering to their desks to record information.

Having stools facilitates group work.

Students seem to participate more when they can sit and perform the experiment with their peers. For example, when using glassware such as beakers, flasks, and graduated cylinders becomes a safety issue while working at student desks because of the slight angle of the workspace. Their desk space is limited compared to the lab tables. They have access to a greater workspace as opposed to their small desks.

Performing lab experiments at the lab stations where they can sit and observe more easily at eye level made easier with stools, is important for accurate data collection. When they are close to the lab stations, there is easier access to lab equipment such as the sinks where there is water. Sometimes it is even necessary to move quickly during an experiment. Moving a lab stool out of the way is much quicker, and safer than getting out of a regular desk where your books and supplies might be in the way causing potential accidents that are unnecessary.

Mr. Leturgez Madison - Grant Jr Sr High School 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

90 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Learniture Heavy Duty Padded Metal Lab Stool, 24" Seat Height, Gray, NOR-TY-538-P-24GR (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $156.04 3 $468.12

Materials cost

$468.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$505.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.14

Total project goal

$594.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $594.28

6 Donors

-$474.28

Donations toward project cost

-$403.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.14

match offer

-$120.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$102.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.00

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 $0.00

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