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Mrs. Pope from Washington, DC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Tools for School

Help me give my students up to date lab materials to use during the school year.

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Hands-on learning is at the heart of effective science education, and materials such as globes, gloves, measuring cups, and lab coats are essential for creating an engaging and safe classroom environment. Globes help students visualize Earth’s geography, weather patterns, ecosystems, and environmental changes, providing a 3D perspective that deepens their understanding of concepts like climate, seasons, and the relationship between land and water. Gloves are a crucial safety measure, protecting students from potentially harmful substances during experiments and teaching the importance of lab safety from an early age. Measuring cups allow students to practice precise measurement skills, making abstract concepts like volume and capacity more concrete, especially in chemistry and environmental science activities. Lab coats protect students’ clothing while fostering a professional atmosphere that builds excitement, encourages proper safety habits, and helps them feel like real scientistsTHe aqua plant system brings abstract biology and ecology into vivid reality. Students observe the nitrogen cycle in action: fish produce waste, bacteria convert ammonia to nitrates, and plants absorb these nutrients naturally filtering the water in a sustainable loop.

Having these tools in the classroom not only enhances student engagement and retention but also promotes confidence, critical thinking, and a love for science that extends beyond the school walls.

Mrs. Pope Friendship Public Charter School - Blow Pierce Grades PreK-2

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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

HBCU Alum 130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AquaSprouts Complete Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $261.00 1 $261.00
Seajan 12 Pcs Unisex Kids Lab Coat Bulk Soft Kids Scrubs White Doctor Coat Scientist Halloween Costume for Boys and Girls (L Size) • Amazon Business $58.99 2 $117.98
Nitrile Disposable Gloves Medium Box of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $22.46 4 $89.84
Classic Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $69.99 1 $69.99
Sun Earth Moon Systems Learning Center Game • Carolina Biological Supply Company $31.68 2 $63.36
Seajan 12 Pcs Unisex Kids Lab Coat Bulk Soft Kids Scrubs White Doctor Coat Scientist Halloween Costume for Boys and Girls (M Size) • Amazon Business $58.99 1 $58.99
Pyrex Erlenmeyer Flask Starter Pack • Carolina Biological Supply Company $51.98 1 $51.98
Hands-On Teaching Globe • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Pyrex Beaker Starter Pack • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.94 1 $37.94
Nesting Graduated Beakers Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $21.46 1 $21.46
Wang-Data 24 Pack Squeezable World Stress Balls for Kids Mini Earth Ball - Pressure Relieving Health Balls Globe Pattern Balls , School, Classroom, Party Favors (2.5" Inches) • Amazon Business $13.27 1 $13.27

Materials cost

$825.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $68.33

Sales tax

 $49.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$986.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$174.01

Total project goal

$1,160.08

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Total project goal

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 $1,160.08

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