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Ms. Pinkston from Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Forensic Fun: Unraveling Mysteries Through Science

Help me give my students a drug and poison kit for hands-on projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pinkston's classroom raised $659

This project is fully funded

My Project

"Forensic Fun: Unraveling Mysteries Through Science" is an engaging and educational project designed to introduce high school students to the captivating world of forensic science. This project goes beyond traditional science education by providing an interactive and hands-on experience that fosters critical thinking, teamwork, and a love for scientific exploration.

This project will immerse students in the role of forensic investigators, allowing them to collect and analyze evidence, make hypotheses, and draw conclusions.

This hands-on approach to science transforms the classroom into an interactive laboratory of discovery. By examining clues, piecing together narratives, and drawing conclusions, students develop essential analytical skills. These abilities extend beyond the project, benefiting problem-solving, decision-making, and daily life. The project inspires students to ask questions, seek answers, and explore the endless possibilities of science, fostering a genuine love for scientific exploration and potential career paths in related fields. This project encourages teamwork and effective communication as students collaborate on crime scene investigations. These social skills are fundamental for success in the modern world. The project illustrates the role of forensic science in the justice system, connecting science education to real-world applications.

"Forensic Fun: Unraveling Mysteries Through Science" transforms science education by capturing the fascination of forensic science, engaging students in scientific inquiry, and fostering critical thinking and a love for scientific exploration. This project equips students with valuable life skills and prepares them for a future where science and curiosity go hand in hand. With "Forensic Fun," science becomes an adventure, and students become investigators of their own learning, ready to tackle any mystery life presents.

Ms. Pinkston Durango High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Las Vegas, NV View local requests

Nearly all 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

220 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CSI Case of the Missing Mascot Forensic Science Kit, 30 Student, White - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $233.84 1 $233.84
Innovating Science Forensic Drug and Poison Analysis: Chemistry and Toxicology Activity Lab - High School - Adult • School Specialty $209.39 1 $209.39
Purell Advanced Refreshing Gel Hand Sanitizer in Pump Bottle Clean Scent 67.6 oz. (9625-04) • Staples $24.03 1 $24.03
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes - 105 Wipes (30112) • Quill.com $10.59 1 $10.59

Materials cost

$477.85

Vendor shipping charges

$44.32

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$559.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.71

Total project goal

$658.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$658.05

1 Donor

-$658.05

Donations toward project cost

-$559.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.71

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$0.00

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