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Mrs. Cruz from Fullerton, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students Will Glow With Excitement Learning Biotechnology With Modified Organisms.

My students need genetically engineered GloFish and black lights to convert an existing tank into a glow tank. This will help them understand biotechnology and genetic modification techniques and facilitate discussion on ethics.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cruz's classroom raised $178

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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

My students are a diverse group of anatomy and physiology and AP biology students who get excited by seeing how science connects to their lives. They are invigorated by hands-on science and real-world applications.

My most important goal for students, regardless of their grade level or science experience, is to teach students to be critical thinkers.

In the age of social media it is especially important that students have the tools to effectively evaluate information. I facilitate these skills by teaching students to question and analyze data through hands on experiences.

Our school is unique in that it serves students from many different backgrounds, but they get along and support one another, championing their peers successes. I love being able to support students as they learn to rely on their peers and develop teamwork skills.

My Project

Learning about biotechnology can be cumbersome with all of the techniques and terminology. With genetically modified GloFish and accessories students will be able to see genetic modification and protein expression with their own eyes. GloFish are zebrafish that have been engineered to glow with genes from corals and jellyfish. Since students have first-hand knowledge, they will be excited to learn about the technology used to create GloFish.

GloFish will not only help students understand biotechnology, they will also get students involved in discussing ethics.

Students will learn about environmental problems GloFish were created to solve and engage in an evidence-based debate on the merits of employing genetic modification. I am very excited to introduce my students to genetic engineering via GloFish.

Mrs. Cruz Fullerton Union High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
GloFish Tetra Care 6 Inch Blue LED Aquarium Light, 1 ct • Amazon Business $16.97 2 $33.94
GloFish, Fluorescent Fish, Starfire Red, Living, Pack of 4 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $26.32 1 $26.32
GloFish Fluorescent Fish Assortment, Living, Set of 4 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $26.32 1 $26.32
Uniclife 6 Pcs Glowing Jellyfish Ornament Decoration for Aquarium Fish Tank • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
GloFish Aquarium Gravel, Black with Fluorescent Accents, 5-Pound • Amazon Business $4.69 1 $4.69
GloFish Special Flake Dry Fish Food for Brightness, 1.6 oz • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$104.25

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.26

Sales tax

 $9.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$150.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.58

Total project goal

$177.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $177.19

1 Donor

-$177.19

Donations toward project cost

-$150.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.58

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