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Ms. Pastore from Bridgeport, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning in Action: Equip Our Biology Lab for Innovation

Help me give my students the opportunity to participate in science labs and hands-on learning in STEM!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pastore's classroom raised $306

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

Students thrive when they can engage with science in a hands-on, student-centered way. My students are most engaged and motivated when my lessons involve delving into new science topics through hands-on learning and labs. Providing dissection materials, lab gloves, and project supplies like hot glue guns and modeling clay makes that possible.

Hands-on labs give students real-life experience doing the work of scientists, helping them develop critical skills like problem-solving, analysis, and collaboration that are essential for success in STEM careers.

Dissecting sheep hearts allows students to explore the anatomy of the human heart in a tangible way, helping them better understand how this vital organ functions. Lab gloves ensure safety during science experiments. Modeling clay allows students to design 3D models that bring complex biological processes to life such as creating plant and animal cells. Dry erase markers are essential for students´ personal whiteboards because they enable interactive learning, allowing students to easily brainstorm and visualize concepts. Many of our students are immigrants and 20% are English language learners, which makes these interactive activities even more critical, as they help bridge language barriers and allow all students to learn by doing. By supporting our classroom, you’re empowering every student to succeed, regardless of background or language.

Ms. Pastore Central High School 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.

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Nearly all 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

170 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Formalin Sheep Heart Plain 1 Per Bag • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.62 24 $158.88
Elementree - Sustainable Printer Paper For Everyday Printing and Copying 8.5 x 11 20lb/ 75gsm 500 Sheets Per Ream (00918) - White • Best Buy Education $5.84 3 $17.52
Ammex X3 Nitrile Gloves Large Blue 100/Box (X346100) • Staples $9.99 1 $9.99
EXPO Low Odor Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 16 Count • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Crayola Air-Dry Clay Bucket 5 lbs White (57-5055) • Staples $9.89 1 $9.89

Materials cost

$206.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.65

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$260.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.88

Total project goal

$305.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $305.88

1 Donor

-$152.94

Donations toward project cost

-$130.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.94

match offer

-$152.94

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.94

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 $0.00

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