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Celling Students on Science

My students need three sets of prepared microscope slides, four Investigating Cells book sets, and a DNA Extraction and Isolation Kit.

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My Students

After watching a biography about Dr. Ben Carson, the director of pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions, I was determined to provide my students with an opportunity to explore the science of cells and hopefully spark in them a desire to pursue a scientific field.

My students are a wonderful group of young people who come from many different cultures and backgrounds.

They are curious about how things work and want to learn more about science. We have over 50% of our student in the free/reduced lunch program, but what we lack in means we make up for in hard work and determination to learn.

My Project

My students will use the microscope slides to investigate different types of cells and explore the differences between plant and animal cells. The students will hone their non-fiction reading skills as the read the Investigating Cells books. Armed with this knowledge, my students will be able to participate in a hands-on exploration using the DNA extraction and isolation kit.

It is so important that my students have the opportunity for that "ah-ha" moment that comes when they get the chance to do explorations in science.

I want to open up the microscopic world to my students. These activities are so engaging for students, and sixth grade is the perfect time to hook my students and inspire them to set their goals high.

Mrs. Goetz Martin Sortun Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Beginners Biology Microscope Slide Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $350.95 2 $701.90
BOOK INVESTIGATING CELLS SET OF 5 • Frey Scientific $110.66 4 $442.64
Microscopic Inquiry Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $103.50 1 $103.50
DNA Extraction and Isolation Kit Lab Aids No. 79 • Nasco $92.75 1 $92.75

Materials cost

$1,340.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $142.94

Sales tax

 $117.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$20.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,651.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.38

Total project goal

$1,942.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,942.54

1 Donor

-$48.49

Donations toward project cost

-$41.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.27

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,894.05

Match offers toward project cost

-$1,609.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$284.11

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