Help! Fire! Run! Ohhh!...Actual Science is Going Down! (Project 3)
Help me give my students a science education that allows them to "do science" rather than "sit and get" science. I want to inspire students. This is list 1 of many, all for my students.
I've only been in my new teaching role & school, for two weeks, but I can already see my students' thirst for science & exploration. My students deserve a science lab/classroom that fits their expectations, desires, & interests. The students & community I serve, deserve a top-notch education. They currently have the bare minimum in terms of equipment, materials, etc.
Everyone has had that moment in school when you walk into science class and think, "Yes, we get to do experiments and mix stuff up and dissect and it is going to be awesome," but only to find out those events don't occur as often as they should, if at all.
For juniors & seniors in my school, this is the chance to check interests before making life decisions. For the sophomores & freshman, this is my chance to give them the science education they desire and deserve, my chance to show them the opportunities science can provide, and in a small manner, help maintain our ability to compete on a global scale.
My Project
I know the price tag on this project is big, and this is the 3rd of several lists. However, this is what I need to help educate students while DOING SCIENCE, rather than sit-and-get science. That is the bottom line. Students want to do science, explore, experience, ask questions, etc. and I'm the person tasked with getting it done.
Gel electrophoresis, model building supplies, experiment kits, glassware, chemicals, and more, are all things that will boost interest and hopefully inspire some to fill the future job market gaps in STEM, but without the materials in this project, it really won't happen.
For the students that "aren't good at science" or "don't like science," my job is to institute change. For the students who like/love science, my job is to promote it. Without supplies, neither can occur.
Support Stand 8" x 5" Coated Base Size - 24" Corrosion Resistant Rod - Cork Lined Burette Clamp with Boss Head, Retort Clamp PVC Coated 3 Prongs and Retort Ring (2.5" Dia)
• Amazon Business
$19.99
8
$159.92
Karter Scientific 213A2 Borosilicate Glass Low Form Glass Beaker, 50/100/250/500/1000 mL (Pack of 5)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
10
$159.90
Globe Scientific 1510 Borosilicate Glass Culture Tube, 13mm Diameter x 100mm Length, 7mL Capacity (Case of 1000)
• Amazon Business
$54.67
1
$54.67
Globe Scientific 111568 Polypropylene Graduated Microcentrifuge Tube with Snap Cap, 2ml Capacity, Round Bottom, Natural (Pack of 1000)
• Amazon Business
$19.25
1
$19.25
Globe Scientific 111558 Polypropylene Graduated Microcentrifuge Tube with Snap Cap, 1.5ml Capacity, Natural (Pack of 1000)
• Amazon Business
$16.25
1
$16.25
(12 Pack) 4 OZ. Amber Boston Round with Black Glass Dropper
• Amazon Business
$14.49
1
$14.49
AKOAK 12 Pcs 15ml High Quality Plastic Squeezable Eye Liquid Dropper Bottles with Childproof Cap
• Amazon Business
$6.79
2
$13.58
Materials cost
$438.06
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$28.04
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$502.67
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.71
Total project goal
$591.38
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$591.38
10 Donors
-$591.38
Donations toward project cost
-$502.67
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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