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Mr. Wright from Sacramento, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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They Hope for a Scope!

Help me give my students the opportunity to view microscopic specimens and discover a whole new world.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wright's classroom raised $2,076

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is an incredibly diverse school with students from many different language backgrounds, cultures, abilities, and socioeconomic background. In this high-poverty neighborhood, over 80% of students are socioeconomically disadvantaged. Even so, the young scientists in my 7th grade classroom are exceptionally wonderful people who are eager to learn. Their inquisitive nature and tenacity are keys to their success in the classroom. They are hard working and motivated students who have incredible potential.

I believe all students can learn and it is the job of the teacher to inspire and encourage students to achieve their very best.

Because of the diverse learning needs of my students (including many English language learners, students with special needs, gifted students, and on-level students), I differentiate my teaching strategies by providing creative enrichment activities as we explore science together.

My Project

The scientists in my seventh grade life science classroom need the opportunity to interact with the natural world in a tangible, hands-on way. These stereo microscopes will help them take a closer look as they investigate plants and animals in a way they have never seen before!

There are many samples I hope to give students the opportunity to explore over the course of the year, but without access to microscopes, their experience will be diminished.

Imagine trying to look at the detail in a crayfish eye without the aid of a microscope!

Your support will go a long way to providing these students with an exceptional science education.

Mr. Wright American Lakes 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.

Sacramento, CA 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

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmScope SE400-Z Professional Binocular Stereo Microscope, WF10x and WF20x Eyepieces, 10X and 20X Magnification, 1X Objective, LED Lighting, Boom-Arm Stand, 110V-120V • Amazon Business $195.93 8 $1,567.44

Materials cost

$1,567.44

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$143.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$23.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,764.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$311.36

Total project goal

$2,075.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,075.73

7 Donors

-$1,880.73

Donations toward project cost

-$1,764.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$116.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$195.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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