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Mr. Garcia from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Class Digital and Hands on Project Supplies

Help me give my students a new outlook on the scientific world with a new set of learning tools that allow them to have hands on chemistry labs and virtual reality experiences.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Garcia's classroom raised $237

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

A presentation clicker, class set of beakers, and two virtual reality (VR) headsets will significantly enhance the learning experience in science class by providing students with more interactive, hands-on, and immersive opportunities to explore scientific concepts.

The presentation clicker will allow me to smoothly navigate through lessons, presentations, and interactive digital content while engaging with the class.

This tool will help me stay more connected with students by enabling me to move around the classroom, assist students individually, and create a more dynamic teaching environment.

A class set of beakers will enable students to conduct hands-on experiments, giving them the opportunity to explore scientific principles in real-time. Through lab activities, students will practice measuring, mixing, and observing chemical reactions, which builds practical understanding and deepens their curiosity about science. These experiences are essential for fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

The two VR headsets will bring science to life in an entirely new way. Students will be able to virtually explore the human body, space, ecosystems, and more, engaging with complex concepts through immersive simulations. VR provides a level of interactivity and engagement that traditional methods can't match, making learning more captivating and memorable. Together, these tools will transform science class into an engaging, hands on learning experience.

Mr. Garcia Berendo 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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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

48 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Beakers Standard Grade 250 mL Pack of 12 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $34.60 2 $69.20
VR Headset for iPhone & Android 1.0 - for Kids | with Links to 3D VR Videos + VR Games for Android | Virtual Reality Goggles Set for Phones 4.5"-6.5" • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Rechargeable Presentation Clicker with Red Laser Pointer, Wireless Presenter Remote for PPT Clicker, 2.4GHz Presentation Remote Slide Advancer Powerpoint Clicker for Mac/Computer/Laptop/Keynote • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$146.17

Vendor shipping charges

$9.00

Sales tax

$13.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$200.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.42

Total project goal

$236.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$236.15

1 Donor

-$118.08

Donations toward project cost

-$100.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.71

match offer

-$118.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.71

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$0.00

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