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Ms. Rai from San Ramon, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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High School Biology Classroom

Help me give my students an enriched classroom environment for hands on learning and implementing a NGSS-aligned curriculum. Your contribution will help us purchase essential materials fostering scientific inquiry for our students. Thank you!

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My Project

I’m thrilled to introduce the OpenSciEd curriculum to my high school biology class. This program is recognized for its alignment with Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), and it emphasizes Science and Engineering Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI). Unlike traditional teaching methods, OpenSciEd offers a three-dimensional learning experience, where students engage deeply with the material, think critically, and connect science to real-world applications.

The materials I’m requesting will be essential in making this hands-on, interactive learning experience possible.

With these tools, students will conduct experiments, participate in problem-solving activities, and see firsthand how biology intersects with the world around them. My aim is for students to move beyond memorizing facts and instead develop a deeper understanding of how science works in everyday life.

My primary goal is to create a classroom where students are equipped to think critically and are inspired to pursue sustainability initiatives. By using a NGSS-aligned, storyline-based approach, I want to help students make meaningful connections between their classroom learning and real-life situations. Additionally, my students will be working on projects that align with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), allowing them to use their scientific knowledge to tackle real-world challenges and develop interdisciplinary solutions.

My students are curious, motivated, and passionate about making a difference. They are not content with just learning the material—they want to understand how it can be used to solve problems and make the world a better place. With your support, I can provide these young minds with the tools and resources they need to succeed in an innovative, inquiry-based learning environment. Your contribution will help them develop into critical thinkers and problem solvers who are ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow.

Ms. Rai Dougherty Valley High School Grades 9-12

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San Ramon, CA View local requests 140 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brecknell EPB-3000G Series Digital Scale Black/Silver 6.61 lbs. Capacity • Staples $24.86 8 $198.88
United Scientific Digital Thermometer - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $13.79 10 $137.90
Aqulius Bulk Pack Safety Glasses Over Eyeglasses (Anti-Fog & Scratch Resistant) Clear Eye Protection - OTG Safety Goggles • Amazon Business $68.44 1 $68.44
Nasco Primary Calculator • Nasco $3.36 10 $33.60

Materials cost

$438.82

Vendor shipping charges

 $33.74

Sales tax

 $40.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$549.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.93

Total project goal

$646.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $646.22

3 Donors

-$361.61

Donations toward project cost

-$307.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.24

match offer

-$284.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$241.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.69

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