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Mrs. Rivera from Casa Grande, AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Molecular Fusion

Help me give my students a heart model to provide them a 3D visual representation of the heart’s structure. Molecule model kit will make it easier for students to learn about the molecular structure of the human body.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Rivera's classroom raised $519

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

I absolutely love how students bring a sense of curiosity and enthusiasm to every topic they explore. As for the brain model and molecular kit, they are incredible tools in helping students understand complex concepts. A brain model allows students to visualize the structure and functions of the brain, turning abstract ideas into something tangible. They can see how different regions are connected, how the brain controls everything from movement to emotions, and get a sense of how all the parts work together. With a brain model, students can dive deep into understanding the structure and function of the brain, seeing how everything fits together in a hands-on way. Similarly, a molecular kit can make complex biology and chemistry topics, like molecular bonds or cellular structures, much more accessible and engaging.

Mrs. Rivera Villago Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
United Scientific Brain Model, 8-Part - Grades 5-12 - Adult • School Specialty $68.02 4 $272.08
Molymod Biological Sciences Molecular Model Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.04 4 $72.16

Materials cost

$344.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $36.59

Sales tax

 $24.61

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$440.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.75

Total project goal

$518.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $518.35

5 Donors

-$346.29

Donations toward project cost

-$306.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.57

Matching donations from our partners

-$157.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$133.88

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.56

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 $0.00

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