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Mr. Durr from Joplin, MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unearth Some Exciting Science!

Help me give my students a tectonic plates model, equipment for Earth Science labs, computer speakers, and incentives.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Durr's classroom raised $1,189

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students love doing hands-on labs during our Science class, but it's hard to fit lab equipment into our budget.

I've requested a variety of items that will allow my students to do some rocks and minerals labs, as well as other items that will increase engagement and instruction.

The largest item I've requested is a model to show tectonic plate movement. This is a hard concept for students, and I believe this model will help them grasp it. We also use modeling clay for a layers of the Earth lab every year. The students take it home with them, so it's something we need to replenish every year. Some of the other items included are some speakers to replace some that aren't very clear, and some incentives for good student work. These items will help my students and our Science instruction tremendously!

Mr. Durr South Middle 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.

Joplin, MO View local requests

Half 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
NeoSCI Fault Model • Frey Scientific $206.84 1 $206.84
2023 All-New 17 in 1 Drinking Water Testing Kit 125 Strips - Home Tap and Well Water Test Kit for Hardness, Lead, Iron, Copper, Chlorine, Fluoride and More • Amazon Business $23.99 5 $119.95
Edifier G2000 32W PC Gaming Computer Speakers for Laptop Mac Desktop Computer Woofer Speakers Bluetooth USB 3.5mm AUX Inputs RGB Lights Multimedia Speakers Black • Amazon Business $104.99 1 $104.99
Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Pre-Sharpened - 12 Assorted Colors - 480 Bulk pack • Amazon Business $39.98 2 $79.96
Crayola Modeling Clay - Assorted Colors, 2 lb • Blick Art Materials $6.50 12 $78.00
Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count • Amazon Business $38.98 2 $77.96
Rocks & Minerals (Quickstudy Reference Guides - Academic) • Amazon Business $6.95 10 $69.50
World Globe with Stand, 13" Desk Classroom Decorative Globe for Students & Geography Teachers, 360° Horizontal Rotation, Full Length 19.7 inch World Globe Map with Clear Text Markings, Blue • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
EverBrite 30-Pack Mini Flashlight Set, Aluminum LED Handheld Torches with Lanyard, Assorted Colors, 90 Batteries Included for Party Favors, Night Reading, Camping, Power Outage, Gift to Halloween • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
EISCO - Premium LPG Bunsen Burner - StabiliBase Anti-Tip Design with Handle - with Flame Stabilizer and Gas Adjustment - Eisco Labs • Amazon Business $24.64 1 $24.64
Spark Lighter with FLINTS Ignitor Sparker for Torch - 6 Strikers & 10 FLINTS (E13) • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Sproutbrite Solar System Posters for Classroom - Educational Homeschool Classroom Decor Decorations Wall Chart for Elementary, Middle School • Amazon Business $15.80 1 $15.80
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy Assorted Flavors 60 oz. (HEC15677) • Staples $13.99 1 $13.99
Dagmar Street Fashion Sticker Pack 301Pcs 90s Cartoon Stickers for Adult Teen Trendy Skateboard Stickers for Laptop Bumper Skateboard Water Bottles Computer Phone Popular Fashion Style Stickers Decals • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
300 PCS Cool Skateboard Stickers,Brand Stickers for Adults Teens,Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Water Bottle Laptop Luggage Guitar Notebook • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Neon Stickers 200 Pcs Vinyl Graffiti Stickers Waterproof Stickers for Laptop,Bumper,Skateboard,Water Bottles,Computer,Phone,Cartoon Anime Stickers for Kids Teens Adult • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$941.45

Vendor shipping charges

$24.82

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,010.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$178.30

Total project goal

$1,188.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,188.69

1 Donor

-$1,188.69

Donations toward project cost

-$1,010.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$178.30

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