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Ms. Solola from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Lab Equipment for Middle School Students

Help me give my students basic lab supplies to continue to discover science!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Solola's classroom raised $821

This project is fully funded

My Students

I work at an International Baccalaureate (IB) school located on Chicago's west side. It is a public school that serves Kindergarten through 8th grade. Although small,(serving a population of approximately 300 students) we offer a wide variety of programs and experiences to our students. Students participate in after school activities and sports such as robotics, basketball, track, soccer, student council, and after school tutoring in math, reading, and algebra. We offer a STEM/Design class and participate in Hour Of Code. In addition, as part of our Social Emotional Learning program (SEL), students in grades K-5 receive yoga classes through Mindful Practices.

As the middle school science teacher, I am tasked with exposing my students to a rigorous and exciting science curriculum.

This can be quite the challenge when teaching in a low income, high poverty neighborhood riddled with violence. Despite these challenges, my students love to learn and come to school every day prepared to break down misconceptions and challenge normative ideas. My goal is to provide my students with as much exposure and opportunities in STEM so that they can go on and pursue higher education and careers in STEM.

My Project

The materials selected for this project are the basic lab equipment needed to run my middle school science classroom. Glassware breaks when students are engaging in authentic science experiences and it can be costly to constantly replace them. In addition to basic glassware, the list includes calculators, a first aid kit and a lens cleaning station that allows for a well-run class.

My goal as a science teacher is to make sure that my students are fully immersed in SCIENCE by DOING science.

With a fully funded project, my students can "make mistakes and get messy" in their discovery process.

Project tagged as

Chicago, IL
Grades 6-8
Climate & The Environment
Science
Lab Equipment
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Solola Frazier Prospective Magnet School Grades 6-8

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 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total

TI-30XIIS Calculator • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.85 8 $150.80

Lens Cleaning Station, self-contained • Carolina Biological Supply Company $39.19 2 $78.38

Deluxe OSHA-Compliant First Aid Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $57.06 1 $57.06

Pyrex Glass Griffin Beaker, Low Form, Heavy Duty, 600 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.36 6 $56.16

Pyrex Glass Griffin Beaker, Low Form, Heavy Duty, 400 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.09 6 $54.54

Large Owl Pellet • Carolina Biological Supply Company $3.24 15 $48.60

Pyrex Vista Round Bottom Boiling Flask, 500 mL, Pack of 2 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $43.51 1 $43.51

Pyrex Glass Griffin Beaker, Low Form, Heavy Duty, 250 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.84 6 $41.04

Pyrex Glass Filtering Flask, Heavy-Walled, without Tubulation, 250 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.65 2 $33.30

Pyrex Glass Griffin Beaker, Low Form, Heavy Duty, 1,000 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.25 1 $20.25

Pyrex, Watch Glass, 75 mm • Carolina Biological Supply Company $2.92 5 $14.60

Materials cost			$598.24
Vendor shipping charges			$59.82
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$8.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$697.03
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$123.01
Total project goal			$820.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$820.04
6 Donors			-$734.74
Donations toward project cost			-$654.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$80.21
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$35.30
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Science Lab Equipment for Middle School Students

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