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Mr. Santana from Rochester, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spuds and Buds: Learning Genetics With Mr. Potato Head

Help me give my students Spuds and Buds: Learning Genetics with Mr. Potato Head

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Santana's classroom raised $418

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

At School, we serve a diverse community of learners. Our school is home to students from pre-K to 8th grade, with 92% of our students coming from low-income families and 86% belonging to ethnic minorities. Despite the challenges they face, our students are resilient, eager to learn, and full of potential. In the 2022-2023 academic year, we've seen a student progress rate of 7/10, a testament to their hard work and dedication.

My Project:

In our 8th-grade science class, we will embark on a unit exploring the world of genetics. To make this subject more tangible and engaging, we plan to use Mr. Potato Head dolls as a hands-on learning tool.

Each team of students will receive a Mr. Potato Head doll, which they will use to learn about genes, inheritance, and variation. By swapping and mixing parts, students will simulate the process of genetic recombination, seeing firsthand how genes can combine in countless ways to create unique individuals. This interactive approach will not only make learning fun but also foster a deeper understanding of genetic principles.

Materials Needed:

We need a class set of Mr. Potato Head dolls for our students. Your generous donation will directly support this innovative approach to teaching genetics, providing our students with the resources they need to succeed.

Why Your Donation Matters:

Your support will make a real difference in our students' learning experience. By funding this project, you will not only help us bring genetics to life in our classroom but also inspire our students to explore the wonders of science. Despite the economic challenges our students face, we believe in their potential and are committed to providing them with the best education possible. Your donation will help us do just that.

Mr. Santana Helen B Montgomery School 50 Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Rochester, NY View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Potato Head Create Your Potato Head Family Toy For Kids Ages 2 and Up, Includes 45 Pieces to Create and Customize Potato Families • Amazon Business $22.99 8 $183.92
Playskool Mr. Potato Head Tater Tub Set Parts Andpiece Container Toddler Toy For Kids • Amazon Business $16.99 8 $135.92

Materials cost

$319.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$354.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.58

Total project goal

$417.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.22

6 Donors

-$209.79

Donations toward project cost

-$186.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.16

Matching donations from our partners

-$197.66

Match offers toward project cost

-$168.01

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.65

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.77

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 $0.00

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