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Ms. Murphey from Wichita Falls TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help New Science Teacher Spread the Love of Life Science

Help me give my students kits to dissect their own individual owl pellets while learning life science and focusing on TEK 5.9B, which is about food webs.

  • $458 goal

This project expired on February 10, 2020.

This project expired on February 10, 2020.

My Students

I teach fifth grade science at an “improvement required” public elementary school. More than 94% of our students are economically disadvantaged and we have more than a 25% mobility rate. We have homeless students, students without reliable transportation, students in CPS care, but also students who despite the disadvantages, have supportive guardians. Our campus is a showcase campus for “Capturing Kids’ Hearts.” Our students know that at least while they are in school, they are loved and they are safe.

My Project

The majority of my students are hands-on learners. There are a high number of dyslexic students, special education students, and students with ADHD. This owl pellet dissecting project is a perfect match for these types of students. Because they are economically disadvantaged, all the learning they get happens in the classroom. The ability to not only dissect an owl pellet while studying TEK 5.9B, but also reconstruct a skeleton from the pellet and take it home, will be a lifelong memory to these kids. Being able to wear lab goggles and write with sharpened pencils will help the kids take on the role of actual scientists.

Ms. Murphey
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KIT DLX CLASS KIT OWL PELLET • Frey Scientific $113.59 2 $227.18
X-ACTO Heavy-Duty Electric Pencil Sharpener, Walnut Grain • Staples Advantage $49.79 1 $49.79
SAFETY GOGGLE FREY FOG-FREE INDIRECT VENT • Frey Scientific $2.76 16 $44.16

Materials cost

$321.13

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.56

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$388.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.56

Total project goal

$457.07

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