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Mr. Hammonds from Steelville, MO is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Hammonds's classroom raised $596

Microscope Mitosis Madness

My students need 2 cordless microscopes to develop a better understanding of the microscopic world in Biology and Advanced Biology.

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Mr. Hammonds Steelville High School
Steelville, MO Grades 9-12

Biology at a poverty stricken school district, which is also labeled as a state priority in education. This year we are also having issues with funding for our education resources needed for student learning.

I teach Biology and Advanced Biology at a truly poverty stricken district. Over 50% of our students are on free and reduced lunch. Over 28.2% of our student’s families are living in homes classified as a “poverty level” by the US census. Our school district is also in a financial crunch. Based on our most recent state review, our district has also been classified as a priority school. The main reason for this is not meeting our AYP goals in core areas. We are currently implementing an accountability plan but with the current financial situation, we are unable to purchase additional resources like microscopes. My class sizes average 25 students. We only have three working microscopes in the entire building. In the past I have used these three microscopes and many of the students do not truly get the time to use the microscopes because of the very few I have.

My students are having trouble understanding cellular processes and mitosis/meiosis. This is why I am asking for two new microscopes to add to the other three microscopes that work. Manipulation of these microscopes would greatly impact the students learning by applying hands on experiences on a subject that is hard to grasp just by theoretically talking about cells. The microscopes will also allow my Biology and Advanced Biology students become more comfortable in a laboratory setting preparing them for the challenges ahead in college science. The ability to work a microscope is essential in the field of medicine. This training should begin before college. My Advanced Biology classes will be using the microscopes for creating stained slides for bacteria, observe and learn about what types of tissues plants and animals are composed of. The possibilities are endless for what lessons and knowledge building I could teach with three extra microscopes!

With your help my students will be able to explore a world that we have only been able to hypothetically discuss. Your donation will allow my students to explore the possibilities with microscopes while preparing them for a bright future in college and in any of the medical fields. Thank you for supporting my students in this future endeavor of microscopes.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Hammonds Steelville High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Steelville, MO 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
LABOMED Sigma Cordless Microscope • Carolina Biological Supply Company $207.00 2 $414.00

Materials cost

$414.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $41.40

Sales tax

 $17.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$488.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.15

Total project goal

$595.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $595.27

2 Donors

-$297.63

Donations toward project cost

-$244.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.57

match offer

-$297.63

Match offer toward project cost

-$244.06

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.57

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