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Ms. Dominguez from Tustin, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Measuring Life: Tools to Explore Water, Ecosystems, and Soil Health

Help me give my students thermometers and a dissolved oxygen probe to use in environmental science experiments.

  • $610 goal

This project expired on March 11, 2025.

This project expired on March 11, 2025.

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

With your support, these thermometers and the dissolved oxygen probe will give my students the opportunity to engage in hands-on science labs, exploring water quality, aquatic ecosystems, photosynthesis, and soil health in meaningful ways. For many of my students from low-income backgrounds, access to scientific tools like these is rare, and they may have little experience using equipment outside of a classroom setting. These tools will open doors for them to gain practical skills in measuring environmental factors, such as temperature and oxygen levels, that are essential for understanding ecosystem health.

In water quality experiments, students will learn to analyze dissolved oxygen—a crucial factor for aquatic life—and understand its impact on species survival and ecosystem balance.

In studying soil and photosynthesis, they’ll observe how temperature and oxygen affect plant growth and sustainability. Through these experiences, students will develop confidence in handling scientific instruments and gain deeper insights into environmental science, fostering curiosity and essential skills that go beyond the classroom. Thank you for helping them grow as young scientists!

Ms. Dominguez Tustin 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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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Go Direct Optical Dissolved Oxygen Probe • Carolina Biological Supply Company $359.01 1 $359.01
KIZEN Infrared Thermometer Gun (LaserPro LP300) - Handheld Heat Temperature Gun for Cooking, Pizza Oven, Grill & Engine - Laser Surface Temp Reader -58F to 1112F - NOT for Humans, digital • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98

Materials cost

$398.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.67

Sales tax

 $36.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$518.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.44

Total project goal

$609.59

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