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Ms. Samaniego from Gilbert, AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Minds, One Cell at a Time

Help me give my students educational posters, slide sets, biological models, and an organizer are needed.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Samaniego's classroom raised $707

This project is fully funded

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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

As a first-year biology teacher, I am building a classroom that fosters hands-on learning and deepens students' understanding of biology. Educational posters and slide sets are essential for visualizing complex biological processes, helping students grasp difficult concepts more effectively.

Organizational tools such as storage bins will keep our materials in order, creating a structured and productive environment.

Laboratory equipment such as dissection kits and biological models are critical for interactive learning experiences. These resources will help bring the subject to life, allowing students to explore and experiment, developing both their scientific knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Ms. Samaniego San Tan Charter School - Power Grades 9-12

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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.

Gilbert, AZ View local requests 150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
10-Drawer Organizer • Nasco $81.06 1 $81.06
Modeling the Carbon Cycle Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $74.25 1 $74.25
Carolina Human Micro Sexless Torso Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $68.96 1 $68.96
Deadly Human Diseases - Set of 10 Slides • Nasco $64.60 1 $64.60
Model Seismograph • Carolina Biological Supply Company $63.18 1 $63.18
Ascaris and Onion Mitosis Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $25.20 1 $25.20
Educational Insights Sprout & Grow Window - See-Through Sprouts Growing Kit, Kids Gardening Set, Starter Science Kits for Kids, Root Viewer, Interactive Homeschool or Classroom Planter, Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Why Study Biology? Chart • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.45 1 $18.45
Decorably 16 Biology Posters for High School Classroom, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational Middle School Science Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
iplusmile DNA Double Helix Structure Models Kit Biological Science Popularization Teaching Aid for DNA Assembling, Educational Learning for School Student • Amazon Business $16.72 1 $16.72
Decorably 12 Earth Science Posters for Classroom Middle School, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational Science Classroom Decor • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Animal and Plant Cells Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $12.96 1 $12.96
Junk Drawer Biology: 50 Awesome Experiments That Don't Cost a Thing (6) (Junk Drawer Science) • Amazon Business $10.09 1 $10.09

Materials cost

$493.44

Vendor shipping charges

$34.19

Sales tax

$35.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$600.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.94

Total project goal

$706.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$706.25

1 Donor

-$353.12

Donations toward project cost

-$300.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.97

match offer

-$353.13

Match offer toward project cost

-$300.16

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.97

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$0.00

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