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Mrs. Bright from Spartanburg, SC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science: It's Everywhere!

Help me give my students a compost container and other resources that will help their science lessons come to life!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bright's classroom raised $293

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach at a special school in the upstate of South Carolina and my classroom is made up of 8 incredibly bright students with varying intellectual and physical disabilities. All of them are creative and fun, ready to learn, and determined to explore the world around them. We are excited to dive head-first into learning together this year!

Because this group of students is so eager for adventure, we will be using tons of hands-on experiments throughout the year to explore a wide variety of exciting science topics.

We will investigate our Solar System, the Water Cycle, our atmosphere, soil and streams, chemical reactions, gravity and density, energy and motion, plants, animals, insects, and tons more!

The products I have selected will be directly used to assist with projects and lessons we will be completing in class. Whether we are recording our daily Compost Container observations, using stalks of celery in beakers full of food coloring and water to observe capillary action, or sliding on our safety goggles and using some baking soda and vinegar to explore chemical reactivity, we will be working together with the resources we receive to take a closer look at the intricacies of our environment.

In addition to exploring these topics, students will create models and visual representations of their learning. Adapted crayons will aid students with fine motor challenges, watercolor supplies will allow their creativity to flourish, and a massive amount of glue and water mixed with recycled newspaper and a few balloons will make for a beautiful planetary display.

My ultimate goal is to teach my students that curiosity is powerful and that there is always more to explore. These resources will help them investigate the world around us, and discover that science is everywhere!

Mrs. Bright McCarthy - Teszler School Grades 9-12

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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.

Spartanburg, SC 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
See-Through Compost Container • Carolina Biological Supply Company $40.49 1 $40.49
Giant Magnetic Solar System • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.35 1 $19.35
Elmer's Glue-All - 128 oz • Blick Art Materials $18.10 1 $18.10
Prang Watercolor Pans - Oval, Assorted, Set of 8 colors • Blick Art Materials $3.99 4 $15.96
Chemical-Splash Goggles, Small • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1.93 8 $15.44
Dawn Ultra Liquid Dish Soap, Original Scent, 70 oz. (91451/09398) • Quill.com $13.59 1 $13.59
Crayola Young Kids Palm-Grasp Crayon Set - Pkg of 6 • Blick Art Materials $12.02 1 $12.02
Alka-Seltzer Tablets Pack of 24 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.02 1 $11.02
White Vinegar 3.8 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $10.66 1 $10.66
Richeson Bulk Pack Watercolor Paper - 9" x 12", 88 lb, Pkg of 50 Sheets • Blick Art Materials $10.58 1 $10.58
Economy Beaker Set • Teachers' School Supply $8.99 1 $8.99
Corn Syrup 16 oz • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.88 1 $6.88
Durable Eye Droppers Small Pipettes - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $6.26 1 $6.26
Food Coloring Set (4 colors) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.16 1 $6.16
Bunn 12-Cup Paper Coffee Filter, Basket, 100/Box (BUN00501) • Quill.com $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$200.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.99

Sales tax

 $14.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.87

Total project goal

$292.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $292.49

6 Donors

-$144.04

Donations toward project cost

-$126.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.86

match offer

-$144.05

Match offer toward project cost

-$122.44

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.61

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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