Can you imagine a middle school science classroom without labs? I can't! Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find the funding to create amazing lab experiences for my students. I teach in a very low income middle school, and often times, the funding that I do have goes towards basics for my students, such as pencils, paper, and notebooks.
Every child deserves to have an engaging, enthralling experience in their science classroom.
I believe that my students are capable of becoming incredible problem solvers, and it is my mission to ensnare the imaginations of as many future scientists as I can. Some of my students face great personal struggles, and it can be difficult to engage them. We love anything interactive and experimental!
My Project
The first time students get to use a microscope is so exciting! Can you remember the first time you used one? It's amazing! Microscopes open our eyes to an entire world that we never before considered.
I work in a low income school with very limited funding for labs.
Luckily, we have a set of microscopes for our science students to use. However, we need something to look at! Help us buy prepared slides so we can learn the basics of microscopes, as well as blank slides so we can closely examine whatever sparks our interest.
The thermometers listed will help us take accurate measurements in other labs.
Etekcity 1022 Digital Laser Infrared Thermometer Temperature Gun Non-contact -58℉~1022℉ (-50℃ ~ 550℃) with Adjustable Emissivity & Max Measure, Blue
• Amazon Business
$19.99
3
$59.97
AmScope PS25 Prepared Microscope Slide Set for Basic Biological Science Education, 25 Slides, Includes Fitted Wooden Case
• Amazon Business
$18.98
2
$37.96
AmScope PS25W Prepared Microscope Slide Set for Basic Biological Science Education, 25 Slides, Includes Fitted Wooden Case
• Amazon Business
$17.75
2
$35.50
AmScope ML-A-A Microscope Immersion Oil, 1/4 Oz
• Amazon Business
$8.38
4
$33.52
EBL 855 4 Bay 9V Li-ion Battery Charger with 4 Pack 600mAh 9V 6F22 Low Self-Discharge Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
AmScope BS-72P-100S-22 72 Pieces of Pre-Cleaned Blank Microscope Slides and 100 Pieces of 22x22mm Square Coverslips Cover Glass
• Amazon Business
$6.78
2
$13.56
Materials cost
$202.50
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.87
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$249.41
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.01
Total project goal
$293.42
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$293.42
2 Donors
-$293.42
Donations toward project cost
-$249.41
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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