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Ms. Bainsmith from Salt Lake City, UT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Gross and Cool

Help me give my students the resources they need to investigate gross and cool natural phenomenon!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bainsmith's classroom raised $531

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

There are so many skills that get woven into a quality science education. Students need to learn how to observe closely, make connections, and communicate effectively. The practice dexterity and patience. They develop attitudes of stewardship and compassion. And they need an authentic context to do it all within.

Interesting phenomena give them a meaningful reason to practice those skills.

From mushrooms and butterfly larvae to seeds and owl pellets, these 'gross' and cool natural phenomena will inspire and motivate my students. And, of course, basic supplies like notebooks, pencils, and snacks all help to fuel the learning.

Ms. Bainsmith Northwest Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Salt Lake City, UT View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

180 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Painted Lady Butterfly Larvae Mini Cup Set, Living, Pack of 3 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $17.28 4 $69.12
Small Owl Pellet • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1.93 34 $65.62
Oxford Composition Notebooks, Wide Ruled Paper, 9-3/4" x 7-1/2", Black Marble Covers, 100 Sheets, 12 per Pack (63795) • Amazon Business $19.70 3 $59.10
BAZIC Plastic Pencil Case Utility Storage Box, Glitter Bright Color, Multi Purpose Organizer for Pens Pencils Student Kids School Supplies, 4-Pack • Amazon Business $13.79 2 $27.58
Crayola Colored Pencils, Assorted Colors, 50 Count, Gift • Amazon Business $8.29 3 $24.87
Grow Your Own Mushroom Garden Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $23.53 1 $23.53
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Fine Tip, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $22.69 1 $22.69
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars Chocolate Lovers 58ct Variety Pack • Amazon Business $11.23 2 $22.46
Sharpie 27145 Pocket Highlighters, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 12-Count • Amazon Business $5.28 4 $21.12
Frito-Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Norway Spruce Tree Seeds - 50 Seeds - Beautiful Evergreen Tree Seeds - Picea Abies • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49

Materials cost

$365.07

Vendor shipping charges

$50.01

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.51

Total project goal

$530.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$530.07

1 Donor

-$265.03

Donations toward project cost

-$225.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.75

match offer

-$265.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$225.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.76

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$0.00

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