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Mrs. McMinn from Valparaiso FL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lab Supplies

Help me give my students supplies needed to do labs within all the science classes.

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Please help give the science department the basic supplies needed to do labs for Earth Space, Life Science, Physical Science, and Nature of Science. Basic supplies food supplies like gummy worms, life savers, mayo, and tonic are used in numerous labs across the board. Also supplies needed to safe demos of waves, light and more. Please help our science department have the supplies we need to prompt fun, safe, hands-on learning. Help us make science fun and interactive. It is proven that students learn better from hands-on learning which our science department loves

Mrs. McMinn
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frey Scientific Vacuum Bell Jar Demo, 5 Pieces - Glass - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $153.29 1 $153.29
Stethoscope • Teachers' School Supply $13.99 6 $83.94
20 Small Barn Owl Pellet Dissection Kit with Paddle Pick & Bone Charts • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
LED Light Box and Optical Kit • Nasco $50.96 1 $50.96
Centripetal Force Kit • Nasco $10.16 5 $50.80
Litmus Paper Strip - Blue - Pack of 100 • Nasco $1.40 36 $50.40
Black Forest Gummy Worms Candy, 5 Pound Bulk Bag • Amazon Business $35.38 1 $35.38
Lifesavers Gummies Neon Candies, 7 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $31.44 1 $31.44
Ziploc Variety Pack – 54 Freezer Quart Bags – 38 Freezer Gallon Bags – 125 Sandwich Bags – 52 Storage Gallon Bags • Amazon Business $28.96 1 $28.96
Just Play The Original Slinky Walking Spring Toy, 3-Pack Metal Slinky, Fidget Toys, Party Favors and Gifts, Kids Toys for Ages 5 Up, Amazon Exclusive • Amazon Business $10.77 2 $21.54
Red Solo Cups 16oz. (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $15.10 1 $15.10
Green Sky Deluxe Glow Stars; Glow in The Dark Stars for Ceiling, Ceiling Stars, Glowing Stars for Ceiling Include Bonus Moon (100 Count) • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
Hellmann's Real Mayonnaise Squeeze Bottle 3 Count a Rich Creamy Condiment Gluten Free, Made With 100% Cage-Free Eggs 20 oz • Amazon Business $9.57 1 $9.57
Magnets Ring Pack of 16 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.57 1 $6.57
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Water Tonic Liquid, 33.8 fl oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $1.29 5 $6.45
6 Pack pH Test Strips, 480 Strips Full Range 1-14 Universal pH Test Litmus Paper pH Soap Making Testing Strips for Water Wine Saliva Urine Soil, pH Strips and 6 Test Pipette Droppers with Storage Case • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Solid No Splinter Chopsticks 40 pairs | Individually Wrapped Disposable Wooden Chopstick | Best for Sushi & Asian Dishes • Amazon Business $5.89 1 $5.89
Staples Smooth Paper Clips Jumbo 100/Box (A7026600A) • Staples $1.83 1 $1.83

Materials cost

$636.08

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.73

Sales tax

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3rd party payment processing fee

$9.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$725.35

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.00

Total project goal

$853.35

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Total project goal

 $853.35

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 $853.35

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