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Ms. Tirado from Los Angeles, CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tipping the Scales for Science Labs

Help me give my students electronic balances to use during chemistry and biology labs!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tirado's classroom raised $411

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 Project

The electronic balances that I am seeking to acquire through this project will revolutionize the way my students engage with scientific concepts. These precision instruments will empower them to delve into experiments with accuracy and confidence, as they meticulously measure and analyze various substances. With these balances, they can explore fundamental principles of chemistry and biology with hands-on experiences that foster a deeper understanding of the subjects.

My overarching goal for this project is to cultivate a dynamic learning environment that nurtures critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

By equipping our science labs with these electronic balances, our science team aims to elevate the quality of education we provide. This resource will enable students to embrace the scientific method in its true essence—by conducting experiments that yield reliable and precise data, ultimately leading to more informed conclusions.

This project is not just about obtaining electronic balances; it's about investing in the potential of each and every one of my students! Together, we will tip the scales in favor of scientific excellence and inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and problem solvers!

Ms. Tirado Venice High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brecknell EPB 500, Electronic Pocket Balance, 500 g x 0.01 g • Amazon Business $23.99 12 $287.88

Materials cost

$287.88

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$26.34

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$348.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.51

Total project goal

$410.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$410.05

3 Donors

-$196.20

Donations toward project cost

-$181.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.43

match offer

-$196.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$166.77

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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