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Mrs. O'Gorman from Broken Bow, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Waves of Wonder: Lighting Up Learning with Science

Help me give my students explore waves, sound, light, and motion using the EISCO Wave Apparatus and Carolina Waves kit, hands-on tools to spark curiosity and meet the Oklahoma standards!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. O'Gorman's classroom raised $653

This project is fully funded

My Project

These materials will transform my science classroom into a space full of hands-on exploration and discovery. My students, full of curiosity and determination, are eager to engage with tools they've never had before, especially as a Title I school with limited resources. This project will provide tactile and visual experiences that deepen their understanding of waves, sound, light, and motion beyond textbooks.

The EISCO Wave Apparatus Demonstrator and Carolina Introduction to Waves Kit have been carefully chosen with my students in mind.

These tools will allow them to explore waves, sound, light, and motion in meaningful, interactive ways, bringing abstract concepts to life and helping them see real-world applications. Every item will be used with care and excitement, giving students the chance to meet state science standards through authentic investigation.

My goal is for students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiments. Watching my students’ eyes light up as they explore new ideas and make connections is what makes teaching so rewarding. Your support will help ignite that passion and create lasting, meaningful learning experiences.

Mrs. O'Gorman Broken Bow 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
Carolina Introduction to Waves Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $147.60 2 $295.20
EISCO Wave Apparatus Demo, Metal - Longitudinal and Transverse Motion - Advanced • Amazon Business $73.99 2 $147.98

Materials cost

$443.18

Vendor shipping charges

$38.38

Sales tax

$36.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$554.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.82

Total project goal

$652.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$652.15

4 Donors

-$535.33

Donations toward project cost

-$494.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.50

match offer

-$70.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$46.82

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$0.00

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