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Ms. Edwards from San Jose, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Prints, Clues, and Classroom Sleuths!

Help me give my students fingerprinting supplies and a microscope with a viewing screen so they can dive into forensic science and bring investigation-based learning to life.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Edwards's classroom raised $860

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 passionate and curious my students are about learning the complexities of the human body. They are always eager to explore and understand how everything works, from the tiniest cell to the intricate systems that keep us alive. With the addition of fingerprinting supplies and a microscope with a viewing screen, they will have the opportunity to dive deeper into the fascinating world of anatomy and physiology.

The fingerprinting kits will help my students understand the science behind unique identifiers and the role of fingerprints in forensic investigations, tying in concepts of genetics and biology.

They’ll engage with real-world applications of science and learn how these concepts relate to anatomy. The microscope with the viewing screen will be an invaluable tool for exploring cells, tissues, and other microscopic structures that are foundational to our understanding of the human body. By seeing these structures up close, students will develop a greater appreciation for the complexity and beauty of the body’s design.

These resources will allow my students to engage in hands-on, interactive learning that makes abstract concepts more tangible and exciting. By exploring the human body through these tools, they will gain deeper insights into both anatomy and physiology, improving their understanding of how our bodies function and interact. With your support, we can inspire the next generation of scientists, doctors, and healthcare professionals.

Thank you for helping my students unlock the mysteries of the human body and pursue their passion for science!

Ms. Edwards Alpha - Cindy Avitia High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
T1 Biological Digital Microscope with 9" IPS Touchscreen, 1600X Optical Objective Lenses, STEM Kids Microscope,Windows/Mac Compatible • Amazon Business $239.99 1 $239.99
Latent Fingerprinting Feather Duster Brush • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.30 8 $122.40
Sirchie Fingerprint Lifting Tape 2" x 30 ft • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.02 10 $110.20
Latent Fingerprinting Camel Hair Brush • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.75 8 $54.00
Black Fingerprint Powder 2 oz • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.66 4 $46.64
Carolina Basic Fingerprinting Cards Pack of 50 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.68 1 $18.68

Materials cost

$591.91

Vendor shipping charges

$45.75

Sales tax

$54.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$730.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.95

Total project goal

$859.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$859.65

3 Donors

-$659.35

Donations toward project cost

-$597.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$156.29

Match offers toward project cost

-$132.85

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$44.00

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$0.00

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