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Mrs. Everling from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Growing Under the Microscope: A Plant Science Investigation

Help me give my students the opportunity to grow plants, test water conditions, and explore the world at a microscopic level.

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  • $1,021 still needed

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  • 1 donor
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Mrs. Everling Palms Middle School
Los Angeles, CA Grades 6-8

My Project

My students are naturally curious and eager to understand how the world works, especially when they can explore it for themselves. They ask thoughtful questions and are most engaged when they can move beyond textbooks and actually investigate scientific ideas in a hands-on way. Many of them have had limited access to real lab experiences, so opportunities to experiment, observe, and analyze are especially meaningful.

This project will give my students access to real lab tools so they can investigate how water quality and light affects plant growth and observe those changes at a microscopic level.

The hydroponic growing system will serve as a controlled environment where students can explore how variables like water quality affect plant growth. Instead of simply learning about these concepts, they will be able to test ideas, observe changes over time, and collect real data.

The microscopes will allow students to take their learning a step further by examining plant structures and cells up close. With the prepared slides, students will first learn how to properly use the microscopes and identify key structures. They will then create their own slides using samples from the plants they grow. This will help them connect what they see at the visible level to what is happening at the microscopic level.

The seeds will provide a range of plant types that allow for comparison and repeated trials. This will support student-led investigations into growth patterns and environmental effects.

Together, these resources will transform science from something students read about into something they actively experience. My goal is for students to think like scientists by asking questions, testing ideas, and making observations that deepen their understanding of the natural world.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Everling Palms Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Los Angeles, CA 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Compound Binocular Microscope for Adults, Professionals & Kids, 40X-2000X Magnification with LED Illumination, Mechanical Stage, WF10x & WF25x Eyepieces，Compatible for Lab, School, Home Education • Amazon Business $123.49 3 $370.47
DPROOTS Hydroponics Tower Growing System，45 Pods Vertical Indoor Garden，360° Full-Spectrum Lights, Automatic Water Circulation System，Suitable for Leafy Greens and Herbs，Include Seed Starter Tray • Amazon Business $299.99 1 $299.99
AmScope PS100E Basic Biology Prepared Slide Set for Student and Homeschool Use, Set of 100 Prepared Glass Slides (Set E), Includes Fitted Wooden Storage Box • Amazon Business $57.61 1 $57.61
55 Vegetable Seeds Variety Pack - 35,600+ Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds for Planting Vegetables and Fruits in Individual Seed Packets, Home Garden Seeds for Hydroponic, Indoor and Outdoors Gardening • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$758.06

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $69.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$868.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$153.32

Total project goal

$1,022.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,022.11

1 Donor

-$2.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.30

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 $1,020.11

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