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Mr. Gomez, Ralph from South Gate, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking the Secrets of DNA

Help me give my students a DNA electrophoresis set so they can experience authentic, hands-on biology that sparks real excitement for learning and discovery!

  • $1,286 goal

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

This project expired on September 7, 2025.

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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

Help me give my students a DNA electrophoresis set so they can experience authentic, hands-on biology that sparks real excitement for learning and discovery!

Our science classroom pulses with curiosity—every student eager to roll up their sleeves and see how the world works at the molecular level.

But some of the most powerful lessons in biology are just out of reach without the right tools. A DNA electrophoresis set is the key that would open up a whole new universe of hands-on experiments, letting students see the patterns of life itself and connect what they learn to the real world. With your help, we can transform science from something they read about into something they witness, create, and remember for years to come.

Every student deserves the chance to feel like a true scientist. Many of my kids are tackling challenges both in and outside of the classroom, and the opportunity to perform real DNA investigations—just like professionals in a research lab—can be life-changing. Your gift doesn’t just give us equipment; it gives my students a sense of belonging in the world of science, showing them they’re seen, valued, and capable of greatness. Thank you for believing in our classroom and in every future scientist who walks through our door.

Mr. Gomez, Ralph Odyssey Continuation Senior High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

140 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dna Electrophoresis • Ward's Science $745.96 1 $745.96
Ethanol 95% Laboratory Grade 3.8 L • Carolina Biological Supply Company $30.60 3 $91.80
Wash Bottle Widemouthed for Water 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.57 6 $39.42

Materials cost

$877.18

Vendor shipping charges

 $92.06

Sales tax

 $80.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,092.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$192.82

Total project goal

$1,285.48

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