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Ms. Atkisson from Detroit, MI is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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What's in a Water Drop?

My students need water quality test kits, photo paper to capture the actions and pens to write down their data results.

  • $564 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

Do you remember how excited you were to begin a project? It could have been a simple one such as baking cookies and you were ready to start, but found you were missing the flour! We have the same challenge. We want to begin gathering data but need the test kits to collect the results.

Our inner city students are excited about the opportunity to actually "do" science rather than struggle through reading about generalities in a book.

They have classes to learn reading but need to put things into practice. These are our future scientists who have the desire but simply need the materials to accomplish their goal. Our students are all second language learners from Arabic and Hispanic cultures. These students love science and look forward to the chance to come. They realize the value of education but lack the supplies.

My Project

We need water quality test kits and pens to write down what we have learned. We also need photo paper for the printer so we can have a visual record of what we have done. We lack basic supplies so these simple items are also necessary. These simple test kits provide accurate data but also give students the opportunity to use math and writing skills in a real time science situation. These best part about these kits is that they can be used more than once, only needing refills for some of the chemicals. This makes it easier for continuing this project for future students. Students see the value of learning computation skills and collecting data that is not busy work, but valuable information that could assist the community.

They are able to complete projects that can inspire them in career choices and in becoming involved in their community in a positive manner, making a difference that will improve their lives.

Your donation can help make this happen. Not only will your donation give them a hand in completing this project, it also enables them to give back to the community and teaches them that life is both a give and take experience. Thank you for making this possible!

Ms. Atkisson Munger Elementary - Middle School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Detroit, MI View local requests

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

150 students impacted 15donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LaMotte Water Quality Educator & Monitoring Outfit • Nasco $381.95 1 $381.95
HP ADVANCED PHOTO, 4X6.5, GLOSSY, 100 SHEET, PERF TAB -- HP Advanced Photo Paper; Glossy, 4x6-1/2", 100 Sheets per Pack • Quill $13.76 1 $13.76
PAPER MATE BALLPOINT PEN,FINE POINT -- Paper Mate Ballpoint Stick Pens; Red Ink, Fine Point • Quill $1.43 3 $4.29

Materials cost

$400.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$479.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.60

Total project goal

$563.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $563.98

11 Donors

-$268.86

Donations toward project cost

-$239.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.17

match offer

-$281.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$239.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.13

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 $0.00

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