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Ms. Dobler from Washington, DC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Curious Scientists Want to Extract DNA

My students need plastic containers, rubbing alcohol, soaps, and salt explore the best methods for extracting DNA.

  • $518 goal

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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 Students

My students love lab work. As we study DNA, I want my students to be able to see DNA. Simple supplies can help my students determine the best methods for extracting DNA and allow them to repeat the experiment with a variety of foods, and even their own saliva!

I teach around ninety 6th grade students every day.

These students come from all across the District of Columbia to attend our public charter school. To attend, students simply have to apply and win a lottery system, there is no achievement requirement. With students from every ward of the district, we have a huge range of diversity within our classrooms, including many ELL and special education students. The students are enthusiastic and ready to learn. They truly enjoy hands-on science experiences, often naming them as the "high" of the day in afternoon advisory. I hope to be able to provide them with even more authentic experiences within the classroom.

My Project

With these supplies, students will be able to conduct inquiry and exploration based labs to extract DNA. Students will first be presented with a variety of supplies, including salt, alcohol, different soaps, and water all presented in front of them. In collaborative groups, will be challenged to find the combination of chemicals and steps that will enable them to extract the most DNA from the strawberries in front of them. By ordering large quantities, I hope students will be able to test several different methods to determine which is the best. Students will use the test tubes and plastic vials to compare the yields. Students will then be able to take their own best method and use it to compare the amounts of DNA they can extract from a variety of foods, and from their own saliva! This process will not only anchor our study of DNA and heredity, but will allow students to think like scientists as they work together to determine a procedure and carry it out.

This project will help my students see that DNA is real!

DNA is often difficult for students because they cannot actually see it. In addition to seeing DNA, my students will be practicing their critical thinking skills and working collaboratively to solve a problem, just as real scientists do.

Ms. Dobler Washington Latin Upper Public Charter School Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Dobler

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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

91 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Members Mark Clear Plastic Cups - 100/16oz Cups • Amazon $19.36 5 $96.80
Polystyrene Plastic Snap Cap Vials: 7 Drams (1" x 2 1/16"): Pack of 25 • Amazon $18.99 4 $75.96
Glass Stir Rod 8", 12/pk • Amazon $14.50 3 $43.50
Dove Hair Therapy Nutritive Solutions 40 Fluid Ounce Shampoo or Conditioner (Revival Shampoo) • Amazon $11.51 3 $34.53
Breen 2066 70 Percent Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol, 16 oz Bottle • Amazon $6.40 5 $32.00
Palmolive 04910 Dishwashing Liquid, 1 gallon Bottle • Amazon $15.99 2 $31.98
Morton Table Salt, 4-Pound (Pack of 9) • Amazon $28.03 1 $28.03
SEOH 16 X 125mm Plastic Test Tubes with Caps, 25 Pack • Amazon $5.25 4 $21.00
Ziploc Sandwich Bags, 125 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon $17.25 1 $17.25

Materials cost

$381.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $22.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$439.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.58

Total project goal

$517.21

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $517.21

8 Donors

-$171.00

Donations toward project cost

-$145.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.65

match offer

-$346.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$294.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.93

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