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Ms. Berk from Seatac, WA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students Want To See With Microscopes!

My students need modern microscopes so they can investigate the fascinating microscopic world.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Berk's classroom raised $1,460

This project is fully funded

My Students

Do you remember the 1960's, 70's and 80's? Well, my students don't and shouldn't have to, but with our outdated microscopes they seem to be stuck in another era. Please help my students investigate the fascinating world of science through the lenses of modern microscopes.

My students are brilliant!

Despite what the media wants the world to believe about young people who come from urban, under-resourced cities, my students break stereotypes through active scientific inquiry in the classroom. Help them develop their curiosity of the unseen world and one day pursue their dreams of becoming biomedical engineers, pediatricians, forensic scientists, nutritionists and environmental consultants through funding modern microscopes.

My Project

At the moment, "technology" (outdated microscopes) is actually hindering my students' learning. Investigating the "unseen" world should be fun, not frustrating. Students will be able to see their own cells before their very eyes! They will use this knowledge to think and explore real world issues such as cancer, genetic disorders, and bio-ethics.

Using modern microscopes will prepare my students for opportunities beyond the classroom with local biomedical organizations.

My students need exposure to modern scientific equipment that will allow them to fully compete in an ever advancing scientific world. With your help, we can make their dreams a reality.

Ms. Berk Chinook Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Seatac, WA 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
SCOPE SWIFT M2250 SERIES CORDED LED • Frey Scientific $247.50 4 $990.00

Materials cost

$990.00

Vendor shipping charges

$118.80

Sales tax

$86.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,240.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$218.87

Total project goal

$1,459.14

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,459.14

1 Donor

-$1,459.14

Donations toward project cost

-$1,240.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$218.87

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$0.00

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