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Mr. King from Forest Hills, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. King's classroom raised $770

Worms at Work: Observing Energy Flow Through Composting

Help me give my students clear storage bins to create worm habitats. Teacher-prepped tools add ventilation. Scales measure food breakdown. Batteries power data collection. A classroom microphone supports student voice during discussions and presentations.

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Mr. King Metropolitan Exped Learning School
Forest Hills, NY Grades 6-8

My Project

What I love most about my students is their curiosity and eagerness to understand how the world around them works. They ask thoughtful questions, take risks in their learning, and enjoy discovering ideas through hands-on experiences. These resources will help them learn by allowing them to observe real organisms, design experiments, collect and analyze data, and make sense of complex concepts like energy flow, decomposition, and sustainability. By working with worm composting systems, students will see science in action rather than just reading about it. The microphone will also support students in sharing their ideas clearly and confidently during discussions and presentations, helping every voice be heard and valued as part of our learning community.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

175 students impacted 10 donors
Mr. King Metropolitan Exped Learning 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.

Forest Hills, NY 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

175 students impacted 10donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
JUJIAJIA Clear Storage Latch Box 12 Quart, Plastic Organizing Box/Bin with Lid and Black Handles, 6-Pack • Amazon Business $37.79 6 $226.74
Fuzion Digital Kitchen Scale, 3000g/0.1g Precision Scale with 2 Trays, Small Mini Scales Digital Gram and Oz, Reptile Scale, Digital Coffee Scale, Lab Scale with Tare Function, LCD Display • Amazon Business $14.98 8 $119.84
Drill Kit 20V MAX Gen Purpose 1/2 in Chuck 1 500 RPM Max Brushed (1) 1.3 Ah • Grainger $114.38 1 $114.38
ZOWEETEK Original Voice Amplifier for Teachers with 2 Microphones, Wireless Voice Amplifier Microphone Headset, Portable Speaker Megaphone for Classroom, Training, Teaching, Yoga, Meeting, Speech • Amazon Business $44.77 1 $44.77
Energizer MAX AAA Batteries (48 Pack), Triple A Alkaline Batteries • Amazon Business $25.39 1 $25.39
ZEAYEA 24 Pack Classroom Storage Baskets, Classroom Pencil Organizer Baskets for Desk, Drawer, Plastic Pen and Pencil Basket Trays, Crayon Basket for Office Home, 9.3" L x 2.2" W x 2.4" H • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Diary of a Worm - Hardcover Book • AKJ Education $14.59 1 $14.59
Multifilament Polyester Screen Fabric - 66" x 1 yard, 10xx Mesh • Blick Art Materials $13.32 1 $13.32
What Can Red Wigglers Eat? 13x19 Infographic Poster for Live Red Wiggler Worm Composting Bins - an Essential Accessory to Any Worm Farm Starter Kit - Perfect for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
8 1/4in Ultimate Scissors • Teachers' School Supply $9.49 1 $9.49
Irwin Woodworker's Individual Twist High Speed Steel Drill Bit - Fraction, 1/8 in Dia X 2-3/4 in L, 1/8 in Shank, Bright - Steel/Wood - Adult • School Specialty $4.12 1 $4.12

Materials cost

$603.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.40

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$654.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.42

Total project goal

$769.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $769.44

6 Donors

-$358.44

Donations toward project cost

-$340.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.30

match offer

-$369.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$313.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$41.72

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