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Mrs. Paddy from Chula Vista, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Space Germs

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn, design, and study bacteria on Earth and on the International Space Station!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Paddy's classroom raised $1,499

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

I teach 11th grade biology and environmental science in a public project based learning (PBL) high school. My scientists tackle real world problems with their curiosity, innovation, and integration of current science and technology in our classroom and in the community. Our classroom reflects the rich and diverse culture of the San Diego region from all socioeconomic backgrounds. All of our students at our school benefit from a full inclusion IEP education to access a university level STEAM curriculum.

Our school believes that 100% of students deserve an opportunity to continue in higher education after graduation and excel in their gifts and talents.

My student scientists use STEAM as a way to explore their interests, investigate their ideas, and design new solutions. My students use their varying backgrounds, languages, and experiences to work together to create an inclusive, forward-thinking team that utilizes biochemistry, molecular biology, ecology, astrobiology, coding, and engineering to design and conduct experiments for the International Space Station. These experiences bring my scientists together in a positive, rigorous learning environment while also preparing them for future STEAM majors and careers.

My Project

Space Germs allows students to design and conduct multiple real world microbial experiments by comparing bacteria in their own lives, to the bacteria in their experiment, and bacteria on the International Space Station. This is essential for understanding the origins and future of life on Earth, Mars, and other planets. My student scientists will be able to study an area of research that interests them regarding microbes in space.

With this opportunity, my student scientists have the chance to have their curiosity become a reality by having their bacterial experiment be conducted by the astronauts on the International Space Station while also gaining real world biological applications and research.

Please help to spark hope and innovation for all of my student scientists and the future of humankind!

Mrs. Paddy High Technical High Chula Vista Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Science Kits for Kids | The Innovative Science Experiment DreamKit - Germs in Space Allows Students to Compare Results with Astronauts | Our Bacteria Test Kit Includes Guidebook for Science Projects • Amazon Business $74.95 15 $1,124.25

Materials cost

$1,124.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $102.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,273.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$224.82

Total project goal

$1,498.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,498.80

7 Donors

-$1,494.39

Donations toward project cost

-$1,273.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$220.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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