Help me give my students microscopes and soil testing kits to study our local ecosystem's microorganisms and soil profiles
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Paddy's classroom raised $991
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
I teach 11th-grade biology and environmental science in a public project-based learning (PBL) high school. My scientists tackle real-world problems with their curiosity, innovation, and integration of current science and technology in our classroom and in the community. Our classroom reflects the rich and diverse culture of the San Diego region from all socioeconomic backgrounds. All of our students at our school benefit from a full inclusion IEP education to access a university-level STEAM curriculum.
Our school believes that 100% of students deserve an opportunity to continue in higher education after graduation and excel in their gifts and talents.
My student scientists use STEAM as a way to explore their interests, investigate their ideas, and design new solutions. My students use their varying backgrounds, languages, and experiences to work together to create an inclusive, forward-thinking team that utilizes biochemistry, physiology, molecular biology, ecology, astrobiology, botany, and engineering to design and conduct experiments for the International Space Station. These experiences bring my scientists together in a positive, rigorous learning environment while also preparing them for future STEAM majors and careers.
My Project
Our students are beginning a San Diego ecology project where they will be studying abiotic factors, native, and invasive species in San Diego. They will be creating an interactive trail map of their ecosystem explaining the species adaptations in relation to drought, fires, climate change, and human impact.
With the requested microscopes and soil tests, students will be using professional microscopy in the field to examine cellular structures and soil geology within their communities.
This will enable students to understand and tell their ecosystem stories from a scale of cell level to biome level to help show others how all organisms and abiotic factors are interconnected.
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
AmScope B120C-E1 Siedentopf Binocular Compound Microscope, 40X-2500X Magnification, LED Illumination, Abbe Condenser, Two-Layer Mechanical Stage, 1.3MP Camera and Software Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10
• Amazon Business
$282.40
2
$564.80
Yimusen Soil Moisture Meter, Soil PH Meter, Soil Test Kit for Indoor/Outdoor Plants, Soil Moisture/Light/pH Meter for Garden, Farm, Lawn, Indoor and Outdoor, No Battery Needed (Black)
• Amazon Business
$10.56
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$168.96
Materials cost
$733.76
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$67.14
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.01
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$841.91
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$148.57
Total project goal
$990.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$990.48
4 Donors
-$495.23
Donations toward project cost
-$420.95
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$74.28
match offer
-$495.25
Match offer toward project cost
-$420.96
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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