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Ms. Cervantes from Santa Paula, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Learning with STEM

Help me give my students ways to create a cell model using supplies including Styrofoam, brushes and paint.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Cervantes's classroom raised $637

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 Students

My students are highly motivated but lack resources and options. We live in a small town and everyone knows each other. These students come from parents who are not sure how to give them more. As their teacher, I want to help them succeed in the best way that their parents may not know how. There are some great parents out there, but we need to give the equity to all!

My Project

My students learn best by getting their hands dirty. They love science and have been asking when we are going to the lab. Our next segment has to do with cells. With your donation, I would love for my students to make a model of a cell using Styrofoam, buttons and playdough to make the cell, as well as the components inside of the cell. We will be using paint to cover the Styrofoam and to mark their name. The labeling of the cell components will be used with sticks and tags that stick upwards. I want them to be proud of their work and have it ready to be displayed by parent night.

Ms. Cervantes Isbell 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.

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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

160 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PLANT CELL STRUCTURE SET SET 7 • Ward's Science $53.59 3 $160.77
ANIMAL CELL STRUCTURE SET SET 7 • Ward's Science $51.85 3 $155.55
Sphere, Styrene (Dialite foam), 7.5 cm (3 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $22.90 3 $68.70
Apple Barrel PROMOABI 18pc Matte Finish Acrylic Craft Paint Set, 2 fl oz / 59 ml, Assorted Colors 1, 36 • Amazon Business $18.47 1 $18.47
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, PROMOTCK 18 (2 fl oz/59 ml) Assorted Matte Finish Colors For Painting, Drawing & Art Supplies, DIY Arts And Crafts Acrylic Paint For Kids And Adults • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing and Rock Painting, Blue • Amazon Business $6.88 2 $13.76

Materials cost

$435.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.59

Sales tax

 $39.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$541.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.50

Total project goal

$636.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $636.68

8 Donors

-$318.34

Donations toward project cost

-$270.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.75

Matching donations from our partners

-$318.34

Match offers toward project cost

-$270.59

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.75

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