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Ms. Catlett from Halsey, NE is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unveiling Nature's Tiny Details

Help me give my students microscopes to experience the exciting wonders of science through hands-on activities and to spark their interests in science and the field of science.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Catlett's classroom raised $745

This project is fully funded

My Project

I believe introducing how to use microscopes in our elementary classrooms significantly enriches our students' learning experiences. Providing this educational opportunity at a younger level will allow students to realize the potential of careers in science and appeal to students' natural curiosity.

Using Microscopes opens a fascinating world of exploration, allowing students to observe details unseen by the naked eye.

This hands-on learning can spark their curiosity and enhance their understanding of science concepts. It takes learning beyond the textbook and also prepares them for higher education.

My goal for this project is to provide my students with an enriched learning environment and to get them excited about science and the world around them. I hope that by creating these experiences, students will become more aware of the world around them and the importance of protecting and caring for the environment.

Ms. Catlett Sandhills Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Halsey, NE View local requests

More than 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

11 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microscope for Adults Kids, 100X-2000X BEBANG Compound Microscope with Microscope Slides, Microscope Kit for Kids Students Home School Lab • Amazon Business $79.99 5 $399.95
Beginner's Zoology Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $70.20 1 $70.20
Plant Anatomy Identification Student Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $38.25 1 $38.25
Microscope Immersion Oil 1/4 Oz • Grainger $23.45 1 $23.45
Carolina Microscope Slide Glass Standard 25 x 75 mm 0.96-1.06 mm Box of 72 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $14.16 1 $14.16

Materials cost

$546.01

Vendor shipping charges

$15.94

Sales tax

$32.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$632.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.69

Total project goal

$744.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$744.59

1 Donor

-$744.59

Donations toward project cost

-$632.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$111.69

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$0.00

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