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Ms. Hinson from Raleigh, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Curiosity: Help 5th Graders Unlock the Secrets of Life!

Help me give my students the tools they need to uncover the wonders of the natural world and cultivate a lifelong love for science!

  • $737 goal

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My Project

Join us on an exciting journey into the wonders of the natural world! Our dynamic 5th-grade science class is gearing up to dive deep into the exploration of living systems for the remainder of the year, and we need your support to make it happen. Through hands-on experiments, engaging activities, and immersive learning experiences, our students will uncover the mysteries of life around them.

With your generous donation, we aim to provide essential resources such as interactive model kits, microscopes, specimen collections, and educational materials to enhance our students' understanding of living organisms, ecosystems, and the interconnectedness of all life forms.

By fostering curiosity and critical thinking, we will empower our budding scientists to ask questions, make discoveries, and develop a lifelong passion for scientific inquiry.

Your contribution will not only enrich the educational experience of our students but also inspire them to become stewards of the environment and advocates for the preservation of our planet's precious biodiversity. Together, let's ignite a love for learning and exploration in our 5th-grade scientists as they embark on this fascinating journey through the captivating world of living systems. Thank you for your support!

Ms. Hinson Hilburn Drive Academy Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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

83 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Walter Dual View Cordless Student Microscope • Carolina Biological Supply Company $192.60 1 $192.60
Owl Pellet Study Classroom Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $66.60 2 $133.20
Raise-A-Frog Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $32.58 3 $97.74
Economy Polyethylene Lab Apron Box of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $35.55 1 $35.55
Plants and Animals Elementary Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $31.72 1 $31.72

Materials cost

$490.81

Vendor shipping charges

 $60.00

Sales tax

 $38.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$626.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.55

Total project goal

$737.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $737.00

2 Donors

-$731.12

Donations toward project cost

-$626.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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