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
Implementing labs is challenging when resources are lacking. Labs are crucial because they are hands-on, allow students to collaborate, and incorporate important skills such as problem-solving. Labs enable students to truly understand the content and several students have told me that the labs throughout the year helped them on their major test (State or AP) and inspired them to look into STEM careers.
This year we want to provide our students with more labs because we want to foster an appreciation for science, build up their critical thinking skills, and inspire the next generation of scientists.
Environmental science is one of the fastest-growing job fields and we need more students going into this field. To offer more labs, we need support to purchase lab supplies such as thermometers, measuring cups, and LaMotte test kits for water quality. In AP environmental science we will test water quality around the community and in the student eco-column projects. Based on the results we can offer advice about how to improve water quality and students will use the data to write a research paper on their eco-column projects.
We also need supplies such as paper towels, test tube brushes, and spray cleaner to clean up after labs. Many students also throw away their mechanical pencils once the eraser is used up or they run out of lead. I hate seeing this waste, so I want to offer students erasers and lead for their mechanical pencils. I will explain how they can ask me for lead or a new eraser instead of throwing out perfectly good pencils, which creates more plastic pollution. Overall, this project will help me provide students with engaging lab experiences and cut down on waste.
More than half 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
Pentel Quick Click Mechanical Pencil, (0.7mm) Med Line, Canister, Assorted Colors (A/D/N/P/S/V), 36-PK (PD217PC36M)
• Amazon Business
$31.00
2
$62.00
LaMotte TesTab Dissolved Oxygen/BOD Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$42.97
1
$42.97
LaMotte TesTab Nitrate Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$36.58
1
$36.58
Pentel Refill Erasers For Pentel Twist-Erase Series Pencils - Pack of 36 (E10)
• Amazon Business
$16.03
2
$32.06
LaMotte TesTab Phosphate Kit
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$31.68
1
$31.68
Taylor Weather Thermometers, Set of 6
• Nasco
$19.95
1
$19.95
Method All-Purpose Cleaner Spray, Pink Grapefruit, Plant-Based and Biodegradable Formula Perfect for Most Counters, Tiles, Stone, and More, 28 oz Spray Bottles, (Pack of 4)
• Amazon Business
$15.96
1
$15.96
Outus Foam Pencil Cushion Writing Aid for Kids Students, Random Colors and Mixed Shape (150 Pcs)
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Morepack 840 Pieces Lead Refills,0.7 mm HB,Break Resistant Mechanical Pencil Refills,70 Tubes (840 Pieces)
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Test Tube Brushes - 6 in. Long - 7/16 in. Dia. with Bristle Length of 2 in.
• Nasco
$7.95
1
$7.95
Measuring Cup, 8 oz.
• Nasco
$1.75
3
$5.25
Plastic Spoon & Cup Set
• Nasco
$3.45
1
$3.45
Materials cost
$283.82
Vendor shipping charges
$3.66
Sales tax
$19.58
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.26
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$341.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.23
Total project goal
$401.55
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$401.55
2 Donors
-$191.07
Donations toward project cost
-$178.91
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$12.16
Matching donations from our partners
-$191.07
Match offers toward project cost
-$162.41
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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