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Ms. Pleitez from Sun Valley, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Create and Learn!

Help me give my students basic supplies for creating models of the cell and biomolecules as well paper for their class projects.

  • $580 goal

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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

The supplies I am requesting would allow me to give my students more hands-on activities. The molecule model sets will allow my students to practice creating small molecules better to understand atomic structure and the formation of covalent bonds. The play-dough, paper plates, and color paper will allow them to make models of the cell and its contents. Being new to the classroom involves gathering a lot of supplies to make the class more interactive. I hope to get some support to prepare my students better as we progress through the semester.

Ms. Pleitez John Francis Polytechnic High School 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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Nearly all 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

75 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Molecular Model Set Teacher 121 Pieces • Ward's Science $30.47 6 $182.82
Organic Chemistry Molecular Model Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $127.80 1 $127.80
Play-Doh Bulk Pack of 48 Cans, 6 Sets of 8 Modeling Compound Colors, 3oz, Back to School Gifts & Prizes for Students & Classroom, Preschool Toys for Kids, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $25.93 1 $25.93
Astrobrights Vintage Cardstock Paper, 65 lbs, 8.5" x 11", Assorted Colors, 250/Pack (21003/22003) • Quill.com $21.23 1 $21.23
Uncoated Paper Plates - 9" Dia, Pkg of 250 • Blick Art Materials $18.99 1 $18.99
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Staples 110 lb. Cardstock Paper 8.5 x 11 White 250 Sheets/Pack (49701) • Staples $10.99 1 $10.99
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Bright Green • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Turquoise • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Violet • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49
Construction Paper - 9" x 12" Pack of 50 Sheets - Blue • Lakeshore Learning Materials $1.49 1 $1.49

Materials cost

$408.69

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.25

Sales tax

 $37.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$492.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.91

Total project goal

$579.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $579.38

7 Donors

-$287.48

Donations toward project cost

-$248.11

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.37

match offer

-$287.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$244.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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