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Mr. Glassy from San Diego, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head - It's a Toss Up!

Help me give my students Mr. and Mrs Potato Head toys to be used as scientific models for a genetic inheritance project.

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Mr. Glassy Clark Middle School
San Diego, CA Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

There is no doubt that science; and therefore science education, is central to the lives of all Americans. Never before has our world been so complex, and science knowledge so critical, to making sense of it all. When comprehending current events, choosing and using technology, or making informed decisions about one’s healthcare, science understanding is key. Science is also at the heart of the United States’ ability to continue to innovate, lead, and create the jobs of the future. All students; whether they become technicians in a hospital, workers in a high-tech manufacturing facility, Ph.D. researchers, or hobbyists, and even private citizens, they must have a solid K-12 science education.

As a science teacher, I strongly believe that talent and intelligence are equally distributed amongst the human population; however, opportunities are NOT.

My students are from an inner-city urban school with a low socioeconomic standing. We are a 100% Free-reduced lunch school, even before COVID-19. We are located in one of the most diverse and economically challenged areas of San Diego, but so much good is happening here and our students deserve opportunities and champions.

My Project

The purpose of this project is to explore how traits are passed from parent to offspring. Heredity is the passing of traits from parents to offspring. The units of heredity are the genes that are found on chromosomes in the cells. By using a very basic assumption of simple inheritance students observe how different gene combinations produce certain traits.

In this project the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head toys will serve as scientific models to demonstrate the concept that genetic recombination leads to genetic diversity.

The Potato Head parts (eyes, ears, hands, etc) will be assembled based on the unique genetic combinations this project entails.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

163 students impacted 5 donors
Mr. Glassy Clark Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Diego, CA View local requests

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

163 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts and Pieces Toddler Toy for Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $23.50 10 $235.00
Playskool Mrs. Potato Head Silly Suitcase Parts And Pieces Toddler Toy For Kids (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $19.32 10 $193.20

Materials cost

$428.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $39.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$503.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.91

Total project goal

$592.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $592.71

3 Donors

-$442.71

Donations toward project cost

-$376.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.41

Matching donations from our partners

-$150.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

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 $0.00

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