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Ms. Burdick from Central Point, OR is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Holy Helix, DNA!!

My students need DNA models, notebooks, and other supplies for this hands- on lab.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Burdick's classroom raised $1,006

This project is fully funded

My Students

As a teacher in a low-income/high poverty district with 71% of our high school students eligible for the free and reduced-price lunch programs, I find that my students are faced with many challenges. Many are routed to the high school from a very rural setting, often sitting on a bus for more than an hour in the morning before they arrive at school, ready for their classes. Despite these challenges, they are, however, motivated, creative, insightful, and determined to not allow any of the challenges they may face hold them back from reaching their full potential.

Our public "small" high school in Oregon supports the dream that ALL students graduate ready to pursue a post-secondary education and become life-long learners.

Our small school model is driven by students establishing a positive, engaging, and inclusive community where they can explore their interests in interdisciplinary classes that encourage relevant and hands-on learning opportunities. In order to provide the tools necessary to become successful citizens in our globalized and technologically advanced world, we often look to outside funding to provide necessary resources to further their education. Thank you for taking the time to get to know our amazing students.

My Project

My students often struggle to conceptualize how the structure of DNA is formed, how it is replicated, and how it is transcribed to become proteins. By having manipulatives at their disposal to create DNA strand models, they will have a hands-on opportunity to explore how the structure and function of DNA are related. Additionally, I use an iPad and desktop software to display and interact with information through my projector. A case is needed to help protect the unit as I move about the classroom, and a fine-tipped stylus will allow me to interact with diagrams of DNA from anywhere in the room. Finally, students will use large Post-It pads and notebooks to take notes, identify parts of DNA, and collaborate with their groups to fully engage with the material.

Your generous donation will greatly increase engagement and content retention during our genetics unit.

My students will greatly benefit from these materials for years to come!

Ms. Burdick Crater High School - Bus & Innov Science Grades 9-12

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.

Central Point, OR View local requests

More than 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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DNA Model Kit A • Carolina Biological Supply Company $14.35 35 $502.25
Post-it, Easel Pad, 25" x 30", Unruled, Plain White, 6/PK, (559VAD6PK) • Staples Advantage $122.63 1 $122.63
6 Pk, Bazic College Ruled 3-Subject Spiral Notebook, 120 Sheets • Amazon Business $14.00 7 $98.00
SUPCASE New iPad 9.7 2017 case, [Heavy Duty] [Unicorn Beetle PRO Series] Full-body Rugged Protective Case with Built-in Screen Protector & Dual Layer Design for Apple iPad 9.7 inch 2017 (Black/Black) • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
MEKO(TM) (2 Pcs)[2 in 1 Precision Series] Disc Stylus/Styli Bundle with 4 Replaceable Disc Tips, 2 Replaceable Fiber Tips For All Touch Screen Devices - (Black/Gold) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$762.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $50.22

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$854.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.80

Total project goal

$1,005.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,005.32

3 Donors

-$1,005.32

Donations toward project cost

-$854.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$150.80

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 $0.00

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