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Mrs. Basanti Mazumdar from Tucson, AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cell Membrane Modeling Project

Help me give my students 3D cell membrane models that will greatly enhance student understanding of cell structure and function.

  • 3 donors
  • $577 goal

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My Project

I am seeking donations to acquire 3D cell membrane models that will greatly enhance student understanding of cell structure and function.

These models will provide a hands-on, interactive experience, allowing students to visualize key concepts such as phospholipid bilayers, transport proteins, and membrane dynamics.

By incorporating 3D models into our curriculum, we can improve student engagement, deepen comprehension, and cater to different learning styles.

Your generous contribution will directly impact our students by making complex biological processes more accessible and meaningful. If you are interested in supporting this initiative, I would greatly appreciate any assistance in funding or acquiring these models.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support STEM education and inspire future scientists!

Goals of the Project: Enhance Conceptual Understanding – Provide students with a hands-on, interactive approach to learning the structure and function of the cell membrane, including phospholipid bilayers, membrane proteins, and transport mechanisms.

Encourage Inquiry-Based Learning – Allow students to manipulate the model, ask questions, and make predictions about how molecules move across the membrane in different conditions.

Develop Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills – Promote analysis of real-world applications, such as the role of membrane proteins in cell communication, drug delivery, and disease mechanisms.

Foster Collaboration and Communication – Provide opportunities for students to work in teams, discuss their findings, and present their understanding using scientific reasoning.

Bridge Molecular Biology and Medical Applications – Connect cellular transport to real-world biological phenomena, such as nerve signal transmission, immune responses, and medical treatments like targeted drug therapy.

Support Diverse Learning Styles – Offer a tactile and visual learning experience that benefits students who learn best through physical interaction and visualization.

My students will be able to relate well to the topic with the help of the models.

Mrs. Basanti Mazumdar Catalina Foothills High School Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Phospholipid & Membrane Transport Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $54.00 7 $378.00

Materials cost

$378.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.14

Sales tax

 $27.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$489.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.44

Total project goal

$576.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $576.28

3 Donors

-$576.28

Donations toward project cost

-$489.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.44

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