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Ms. Hardin from Green Cove Springs FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring the Unseen: a Journey Through Pocket Microscopes

Help me give my students the gift of science exploration through pocket microscopes!

  • 3 donors
  • $265 still needed

expires Aug 25

  • 3 donors
  • $265 still needed
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My Project

In the realm of scientific exploration, the need for microscopes is paramount. These devices unveil the hidden world of cells, organisms, and materials, enabling researchers and enthusiasts alike to delve into realms otherwise invisible to the naked eye. However, the cost of acquiring new microscopes often presents a significant hurdle, particularly for individuals and smaller organizations with limited budgets.

In light of this challenge, the quest for affordable alternatives has led me to consider pocket microscopes as viable solutions.

These compact yet powerful instruments offer a portable and cost-effective means of magnifying specimens, making them ideal for fieldwork, educational settings, and budget-conscious projects. By embracing pocket microscopes, researchers and science enthusiasts can continue their explorations with renewed accessibility and efficiency, unlocking new insights and discoveries along the way.

Additionally, I am buying butterflies to grow, and we will look at the cocoons under the microscope. This hands-on approach to studying butterfly development adds a practical dimension to our exploration of the microscopic world.

Ms. Hardin
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carson MicroBrite 20x-40x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope for Learning, Education and Exploring - Set of 6 (MM-24MU) • Amazon Business $83.94 1 $83.94
Carson MicroBrite 20x-40x LED Lighted Pocket Microscope for Learning, Education and Exploring - Set of 6 (MM-24MU) • Amazon Business $83.94 1 $83.94
Insect Lore Butterfly Garden | Butterfly Kit with Live Caterpillars | 5 Caterpillars, Reusable Habitat, STEM Butterfly Journal & More • Amazon Business $34.81 2 $69.62

Materials cost

$237.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$271.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.83

Total project goal

$318.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $318.89

2 Donors

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $264.48

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