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

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Clear Air, Bright Minds: Classroom Air Filter Project

Help me give my students the materials needed to build Corsi-Rosenthal air filters to clean the air in 14 classrooms.

  • $560 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 Project

For our final semester project, we are exploring the health impacts of air quality. Using PocketLab air sensors, our students measured levels of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and particulate matter both indoors and outdoors. The results showed that CO₂ levels in our classrooms were significantly higher than outdoors. Government and academic research strongly support the connection between good air quality, cognitive function, and health in children. For example, the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health's CogFx study found that even minor CO₂ and particulate matter (PM2.5) increases can lead to measurable cognitive performance declines. This research showed that improved classroom ventilation and filtration enhance cognitive function, focus, and productivity by reducing exposure to these pollutants, which can otherwise cause cognitive delays and increased absenteeism due to illness (Harvard T.H. Chan School, 2021).

The requested resources will allow my students to construct 14 Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Corsi-Rosenthal air purifiers with Merv 13 filters to remove PM 2.5 and increase ventilation.

Our goal is to improve the air quality in our classroom and provide additional units to other classrooms in need. This project builds on last year's partnership with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency’s Public Health Services—Epidemiology and Immunizations Services Branch (EISB). This will be a hands-on, project-based interactive learning unit with real-world implications for our students!

Ms. Wirts Pelayo High Technical High International Grades 9-12

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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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

110 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
shinic 20 Inch Box Fan,3-Speed Cooling Fan for Air Circulation with Easy Carry Handle and Safety Grills,Powerful Fan for Indoor Use Home Garage and workshop,White(2 Pack) • Amazon Business $64.99 4 $259.96
BNX TruFilter 20x20x1 Air Filter MERV 13 (6-Pack) - MADE IN USA - Electrostatic Pleated Air Conditioner HVAC AC Furnace Filters for Allergies, Pollen, Mold, Bacteria, Smoke, Allergen, MPR 1900 FPR 10 • Amazon Business $61.45 2 $122.90
Live Pothos Plants (4PK) Indoor Plants Live Houseplants, Pothos Live Plant House Plants, Money Plant Indoor Pothos Plant Decor, Devils Ivy Trailing Plants Live by Plants for Pets,Black • Amazon Business $20.09 1 $20.09

Materials cost

$402.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $36.87

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$475.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.98

Total project goal

$559.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $559.84

7 Donors

-$279.92

Donations toward project cost

-$237.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.99

match offer

-$279.92

Match offer toward project cost

-$237.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.99

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 $0.00

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