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Mrs. S. from CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Us Make Biology Come to Life!

My students need lab supplies such as aprons, pH, humidity and PTC strips, office supplies such as paper, pens, tape, plus books, such as "The Brain That Changes Itself" and "Great Mythconceptions," and art materials to make models of cells, DNA and more!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. S.'s classroom raised $2,015

This project is fully funded

My Students

Would you rather learn about cells, DNA, adaptations, and mimicry from a textbook or through hands-on activities? Now, imagine you were in 7th grade. My students need supplies in order to learn the fundamentals of biology!

Our Science department follows the principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education.

I present science concepts in various ways to meet the California State Science Standards. This year I am teaching 7th grade Life Science for the first time, so my classroom lacks the supplies for hands-on activities that will make Biology “come to life” for my students! The vast majority of my students love to learn, especially about science. They reflect the diverse area we live in, representing over 30 nationalities and languages. The majority of the students fall in the middle class, which means we do not have wealthy parents supporting us, nor do we have Title I funds pouring in. By funding this project you will impact the lives of 260 students this year, as well as those who will use the durable materials in years to come!

My Project

Throughout the year my students will use the office supplies in creative ways to demonstrate understanding of concepts, prepare presentations and keep all students accountable for their learning. Lab supplies such as test strips will enable them to investigate pH and genetic traits. Other requested materials will give them practice with measuring, making models, comparing, illustrating and classifying. We will also do several art projects to support the State Science Standards about cells, genetics and adaptation such as shrinky dink cells, helical DNA keychains, and a necklace that copies the color pattern of a poisonous snake and one that mimics the pattern but is harmless. The requested books will provide extra resources for students and make it feel like a life science classroom. Science, when experienced through art projects and hands-on investigations, is fun for students and strengthens their comprehension.

My middle school science students work hard to develop their skills.

Providing students with the requested supplies for practice and creativity will help them prepare for success in high school, college, and 21st century careers.

Mrs. S. Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydrion Regular pH Strips, Wide Range, pH 1-12 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.10 2 $32.20
Cobalt Chloride Humidity Test Strips, Vial of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.67 3 $47.01
Paper Ptc Taste Test Pack12 • Sargent-Welch $16.29 1 $16.29
Copper(Ii) Chloride Anhydrous Laboratory Grade 500G • Sargent-Welch $28.62 1 $28.62
Rubberized Cloth Apron-24X30 • Sargent-Welch $10.31 10 $103.10
BEADS PONY RED PACK OF 1000 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $3.21 4 $12.84
BEADS PONY YELLOW PACK OF 1000 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $3.21 4 $12.84
BEADS BABY SET OF 10 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $9.49 1 $9.49
MARKER SUPER TIP WASHABLE • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $4.55 5 $22.75
FASTENER #6 1.5'' PACK OF 100 - SCHOOL SMART • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $1.70 12 $20.40
PAPER 8.5X11 PLANETRY PURPLE 24# ASTROBRIGHT - PACK OF 500 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $12.34 2 $24.68
READY TAB LETTER FILE MAN CASE OF 50 • Sax Arts & Crafts, Inc $9.87 1 $9.87
SCOTCH MASKING TAPE/3/4X60YD PTDSURF/GLASS • Blick Art Materials $3.14 6 $18.84
INTERTAPE MASK TAPE/18MMX60YD 3/4IN • Blick Art Materials $0.78 50 $39.00
3M HIGHLAND TAPE/.75X1296 • Blick Art Materials $1.27 25 $31.75
FPC TOOLS/MINI LONG NECK PLIER • Blick Art Materials $3.65 8 $29.20
FPC TOOLS/MINI WIRE CUTTERS • Blick Art Materials $3.65 8 $29.20
COPPER CLRD WIRE/26 AWG REG CLR 6SET • Blick Art Materials $4.16 10 $41.60
GALVANIZED WIRE/20GA 100FT • Blick Art Materials $2.30 10 $23.00
COPPER CLRD WIRE KIT/26 AWG COPR/GLD/SLVR • Blick Art Materials $8.58 5 $42.90
PONY BEADS/BLK OPAQ 1000PC • Blick Art Materials $4.50 4 $18.00
GLASS E BEADS/MULTI 3OZ BAG • Blick Art Materials $1.60 10 $16.00
ASST MACRAME BEAD/MACRA 100/BOX • Blick Art Materials $5.31 1 $5.31
LANYARD HOOK/NICKEL 12PC • Blick Art Materials $0.34 24 $8.16
Be Amazing! Science Experiments Cartesian Divers, Squidy • Quill $2.96 1 $2.96
Be Amazing! Science Experiments Cartesian Divers, Hook • Quill $2.96 1 $2.96
Experiment Equipment Learning Advantage Plastic Liter Pitcher • Quill $6.11 1 $6.11
Be Amazing! Science Experiments Insta-Snow Jar, Large • Quill $10.61 1 $10.61
Expo Dry Erase Markers Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 4-Color Set • Quill $4.49 20 $89.80
Quill Brand Paper Clips 1000 Count, 1 Pack 10 Boxes, Regular Smooth, 1-1/4" • Quill $4.22 1 $4.22
Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultra Fine Point, Black, 1 Dozen • Quill $7.99 1 $7.99
Riverside Construction Paper 9x12", Black • Quill $1.49 6 $8.94
Wausau 67lb. Exact Vellum Bristol Card Stock White • Quill $11.69 1 $11.69
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Blue • Quill $12.14 2 $24.28
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Blue • Quill $8.54 4 $34.16
Expo Vis-A-Vis Wet Erase Markers Fine Point, Assorted Colors, 4-Color Set • Quill $5.39 2 $10.78
Quill School Rulers 12", Clear Plastic • Quill $0.62 18 $11.16
Westcott Acrylic Ruler 12", Jewel Colored • Quill $1.07 12 $12.84
Mr. Sketch Scented Watercolor Markers Chisel Point, Assorted Colors, 12-Color Set • Quill $6.74 10 $67.40
Crayola Colored Pencils 12/Box • Quill $2.15 10 $21.50
Officemate Round Prong Fasteners 1-1/2" Shank, Brass, 100/Box • Quill $3.32 4 $13.28
Expo Neon Dry Erase Markers Bullet Point, Assorted Colors, 5 per Pack • Quill $7.64 4 $30.56
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Pink • Quill $12.14 2 $24.28
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Pink • Quill $8.54 4 $34.16
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Green • Quill $12.14 2 $24.28
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Green • Quill $8.54 4 $34.16
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Red • Quill $12.14 2 $24.28
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Canary • Quill $8.54 2 $17.08
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Lemon • Quill $12.14 2 $24.28
Quill Brand Colored Paper 8-1/2x11", Letter Size, Goldenrod • Quill $8.54 4 $34.16
Quill Brand Brights 20-lb. Color Paper Orange • Quill $12.14 2 $24.28
Officemate Round Prong Fasteners 1" Shank, Brass, 100/Box • Quill $1.52 12 $18.24
What Are Camouflage and Mimicry? • AKJ Books $18.70 1 $18.70
The Monk in the Garden • AKJ Books $13.28 1 $13.28
Bones, Brains and DNA: The Human Genome and Human EVolution • AKJ Books $12.54 1 $12.54
Now You See It, Now You Don''t: The Amazing World of Optical Illusions • AKJ Books $13.31 1 $13.31
Lives of a Cell: Notes of a Biology Watcher Lewis Thomas • AKJ Books $10.36 1 $10.36
You Wouldn''t Want to Be Sick in the 16th Century! • AKJ Books $7.36 3 $22.08
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks • AKJ Books $11.84 1 $11.84
Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, F • AKJ Books $14.80 1 $14.80
The Robotics Primer • AKJ Books $23.68 1 $23.68
Brain-based Strategies To Reach Every Learner • AKJ Books $15.53 1 $15.53
Bats Sing, Mice Giggle • AKJ Books $13.28 1 $13.28
Big Book of Science Things to Make and Do • AKJ Books $11.09 1 $11.09
Cool Dry Ice Devices • AKJ Books $20.03 1 $20.03
Great Mythconceptions • AKJ Books $9.58 1 $9.58
The Brain That Changes Itself • AKJ Books $14.79 1 $14.79

Materials cost

$1,498.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.21

Sales tax

 $137.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$1,712.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$302.15

Total project goal

$2,014.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,014.32

1 Donor

-$2,014.32

Donations toward project cost

-$1,712.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$302.15

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