Heating Up Science: Tools for Hands-On Biology & Environmental Investigations!
Help me give my students microscopes, hot plates, heat guns, IR thermometers, and biology goggles for safe and engaging experiments.
$1,537 goal
This project expired on September 20, 2025.
This project expired on September 20, 2025.
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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
My students are curious, passionate, and eager to explore the world around them. As a high school science teacher, I strive to bring concepts in Environmental Science and Biology to life with engaging, hands-on experiences. To do that, we need the right tools.
In Environmental Science, students investigate energy flow, ecosystems, and climate change.
We want to measure surface temperatures using infrared (IR) thermometers and heat guns for experiments on passive solar design, albedo effect, and thermal insulation. To simulate real-world scenarios, hot plates will allow us to study heat transfer in various materials safely and consistently.
In Biology, students will use microscopes to dive into the microscopic world—from analyzing pond water to studying cellular structures. Biology goggles will help keep students safe during dissections and lab work involving chemicals or heating elements.
These tools will transform our science classroom into a place of discovery and experimentation. With your support, my students will gain confidence and critical thinking skills while engaging in meaningful scientific exploration. Every item listed contributes directly to a lab-based, student-centered experience.
Many of my students learn best by doing. With these tools, we can go beyond the textbook and into real inquiry—measuring, observing, testing, and discovering. These are the moments when science becomes meaningful, and students start to see themselves as scientists. Your donation will directly impact our ability to offer rigorous, engaging labs aligned with NGSS and real-world applications.
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
150 students impacted
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Corning Hot Plate (120 V)
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$306.00
1
$306.00
Hot Plate Heavy Duty Cast Iron 220V
• Grainger
$299.92
1
$299.92
Microscope for Adults Kids, 100X-2000X BEBANG Compound Microscope with Microscope Slides, Microscope Kit for Kids Students Home School Lab
• Amazon Business
$79.99
3
$239.97
Safety Goggles Small and Large Assorted Colors Value Pack of 20
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$96.53
1
$96.53
Digital Infrared Thermometer Gun for Cooking,BBQ,Pizza Oven,Ir Thermometer with Backlight,-58℉~932℉(-50℃~500℃) Handheld Non Contact Heat Laser Temperature Gun (Not for Human)
• Amazon Business
$8.85
10
$88.50
Master EC-Mini Heat Gun
• Blick Art Materials
$33.00
2
$66.00
Materials cost
$1,096.92
Vendor shipping charges
$62.28
Sales tax
$100.37
3rd party payment processing fee
$16.45
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,306.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$230.47
Total project goal
$1,536.49
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