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Ms. Alcaraz from Huntington Park, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Think Like a Scientist, Act Like a Scientist!

My students need a Chromebook along with portable microscopes in order to fully grasp what scientists see when observing and researching.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Alcaraz's classroom raised $367

This project is fully funded

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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

Remember science class and how boring it was to stare at a textbook? My students cannot relate to scientists because their textbook is their only resource. Help me change that!

My students are inquisitive 5th graders who love to "google" questions and find answers on the internet.

About half of my students are English Language Learners, and all my students become deeply involved in their studies. During class time they are filled with questions and really enjoy working in small groups. They really do enjoy being in school and their love for learning becomes contagious!

My Project

In class, when it comes to science, we are limited to textbooks, worksheets and small plastic magnifying glasses. With the chromebook and portable microscopes, my students will be able to bring science to life! My students will be able to determine and collect their own specimens to observe, instead of relying on old textbook illustrations.

In order for my students to believe they can be scientists, they need to act and do what scientists do.

A huge part of active engagement during science investigation is taking ownership of your learning, and what better way to do that than to choose what to examine and research.

Ms. Alcaraz Roybal - Allard Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Huntington Park, 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

30 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Acer Chromebook, 11.6-inch HD, CB3-131-C3SZ (Intel Celeron, 2GB, 16GB, White) • Amazon Business $179.99 1 $179.99
Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope with Flexible Arm Observation Stand for Windows, Mac, Linux (2MP, 10x-250x Magnification) • Amazon Business $34.50 1 $34.50
Beileshi 60x Zoom Microscope Magnifier LED + Uv Light Clip-on Micro Lens for Universal Mobile Phones Universal Clamp for Iphone 6s Plus/6s/6/6plus/ 5 5c 5s/ 4 4s/ Samsung Galaxy S5 G900h /S4 I9500 / S3 I9300 / Note 2 Ii / Note 3 Iii/ Note 4 Iv/ HTC • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95

Materials cost

$254.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$311.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.98

Total project goal

$366.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $366.52

1 Donor

-$311.54

Donations toward project cost

-$311.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$54.98

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 $0.00

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