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Mr. Sison from Fromberg MT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Through the Lens: Learning Science with Solar Eclipse Glasses

Help me give my students solar eclipse glasses for safe viewing of astronomical events. Need affordable, certified options.

  • 2 donors
  • $161 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The solar eclipse glasses we’re requesting will be a game-changer in our science lessons. They will allow students to safely observe solar eclipses, transforming an abstract concept into a tangible experience. This direct observation will deepen their understanding of astronomical events and the workings of our solar system.

The goal of this project is twofold.

Firstly, to provide a safe, hands-on learning experience that brings the wonders of the universe into our classroom. Secondly, to inspire a lifelong interest in science by showing students that it is not just a subject in school, but a way of exploring and understanding the world around them.

Our students are special because of their inquisitive nature and diverse backgrounds. They bring a wealth of different experiences and perspectives to the classroom, making our learning environment vibrant and dynamic. Their questions often lead us down unexpected paths of discovery, making every day an adventure. With the solar eclipse glasses, we can fuel their natural curiosity and foster a deeper appreciation for the wonders of the universe.

Mr. Sison
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
100 SAFE SOLAR ECLIPSE Glasses (ISO 12312-2 International Safety Standard eye protection; Made in USA ISO & CE Certified direct sun viewing) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $100.00 1 $100.00

Materials cost

$100.00

Vendor shipping charges

$5.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.09

Total project goal

$160.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$160.59

1 Donor

-$80.30

Donations toward project cost

-$68.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.04

match offer

-$80.28

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.04

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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