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Ms. Tirado from Los Angeles, CA is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Transforming Science One Tray at a Time!

Help me give my students sturdy trays to efficiently set up for lab activities!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tirado's classroom raised $205

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

In the dynamic world of high school science, lab trays are the unsung heroes that hold the potential to transform the learning experience of our budding scientists. These seemingly simple yet invaluable tools play a vital role in enhancing the efficiency and safety of our laboratory experiments.

By providing a dedicated space for holding equipment, specimens, and chemicals, lab trays allow my students to approach experiments with greater focus and organization, leading to smoother and more productive lab sessions.

Furthermore, lab trays also play a crucial role in promoting safety during lab activities. By providing a stable and confined space for hazardous substances, accidental spills and breakages are significantly minimized. My students will feel more confident and secure, allowing them to concentrate on the scientific process without the fear of potential accidents. Ultimately, investing in lab trays will not only make our labs run more smoothly but will also nurture a positive and constructive learning environment that empowers my students to excel in their scientific endeavors.

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
United Scientific 81702 Polypropylene Multi-Purpose Laboratory Tray, 15" L x 12" W x 3" H (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $130.31 1 $130.31

Materials cost

$130.31

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$11.92

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$174.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.74

Total project goal

$204.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$204.92

2 Donors

-$161.95

Donations toward project cost

-$146.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$32.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$27.23

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.93

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$0.00

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