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Mr. Lucas from Cary, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Still Matters

Help me give my students hands on experiences which get them engaged in the learning process

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lucas's classroom raised $269

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My Project

I am blessed to teach a group of energetic and motivated students. These kids thrive on inquiry-based science. I am also blessed to have a parent base with high expectations for their kids.

ExploreLearning gives students access to over 400 math and science Gizmos, giving everyone something to graph, measure, and compare, they can even predict and prove

For example, the greenhouse effect gizmo allows students to Manipulate variables and see the outcomes.

It is really obvious, from the students' point of view, that parents place a great emphasis on progress in the academic arena. ExploreLearning gives students access to over 400 math and science Gizmos, giving everyone something to graph, measure, and compare, they can even predict and prove.

Mr. Lucas Mills Park Middle School Grades 6-8 Cary, NC View local requests 360 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
2023-24 SCI OLY FOSSILS KIT 1 BOX • Ward's Science $102.99 1 $102.99
Simple Deluxe 20” Box Fan, 3-Speed Cooling Table Fan with Aerodynamic Shaped Fan Blades, Convenient Carry Handle and Safety Grills, For Home Office Color: White,Black • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Deluxe Products CD Player Portable with 60 Second Anti Skip, Stereo Earbuds, Includes Aux in Cable and AC USB Power Cable for use at Home or in Car • Amazon Business $21.23 1 $21.23
Vision Scientific VSB126 Prepared Slide Set – Textile Fibre (Set of 12) • Amazon Business $21.00 1 $21.00

Materials cost

$181.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$228.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.25

Total project goal

$268.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $268.31

2 Donors

-$268.31

Donations toward project cost

-$228.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.25

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