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Ms. Vargas from Lawrenceville, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Eco-Learning in Action: Supplies to Inspire Future Scientists

Help me give my students a printer, colored paper, and school supplies to enhance hands-on ecology learning. These resources will create engaging materials, support experiments, and foster curiosity, making a lasting impact on their education."

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My Project

My students are eager to explore ecology through hands-on learning, but we need essential supplies to bring lessons to life.

A printer will allow us to create detailed food web diagrams, biodiversity charts, and experiment worksheets that students can use for research and analysis.

It will also help produce assessment materials and visual guides to reinforce key ecological concepts. Colored paper will make our classroom more vibrant and engaging by allowing students to create interactive posters on ecosystems, habitat models, and endangered species projects. It will also be useful for flashcards, sorting activities, and group presentations, making learning more interactive and memorable.

Additional school supplies like markers, glue, and notebooks will help students actively engage in their learning. They can illustrate plant life cycles, construct 3D biome models, and record observations from outdoor field studies. Notebooks will be essential for scientific journaling, where students document their findings from experiments like soil composition tests, water quality analysis, or plant growth studies.

With these resources, I can create an immersive and creative learning environment that fosters curiosity and critical thinking. These materials will not only enhance classroom instruction but also encourage students to take an active role in understanding and protecting the environment. Your support will make a direct and lasting impact on their education and future!

Ms. Vargas Brunswick High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Vargas

Lawrenceville, VA View local requests

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

45 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP - Smart Tank 6001 Wireless All-In-One Supertank Inkjet Printer with up to 2 Years of Ink Included - Basalt • Best Buy Education $155.51 1 $155.51
TRU RED? 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Quill.com $63.82 1 $63.82
EXPO© Low-Odor Dry-Erase Chise-Tip Markers - 4-Color Set • Nasco $4.60 10 $46.00
Yahenda 1500 Pcs Construction Paper Card Stock Printer Paper Craft Bulk School Supplies Lightweight Art Colored Paper for Kids Adults School Drawing Easter(Multi Colors) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
A4 Mini Laminator Machine 8.5x11 with 20 Letter Size Laminating Sheets,9inch Small Lamination for A4/A5/A6,Thermal Hot&Cold Laminated for Office Home School Teacher Use,And Paper Cutter,Corner Rounder • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Classroom Laminator Pouches • Teachers' School Supply $35.99 1 $35.99
Sharpie Glam Pop Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted, 24/Pack (2185229) • Quill.com $24.04 1 $24.04
PARLAIM Pack of 1575 Square Color Coding Labels,1/2" x 3/4" Rectangular Stickers in 7 Colors Rectangle Folder File Labels • Amazon Business $5.79 4 $23.16
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 144 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
EZlifego Double Sided Tape Heavy Duty(Extra Large 16.5FT), Nano Adhesive Mounting Tape Wall Decor,Sticky Picture Hanging Adhesive Strips Poster Tape • Amazon Business $17.14 1 $17.14
Pilot G2 Premium Retractable Gel Ink Rolling Ball Pen, Fine Point, Assorted Ink, Set of 8 - Rubber - Comfortable • School Specialty $15.74 1 $15.74
VELCRO Brand Dots with Adhesive White | 200 Pk | 3/4" Circles | Sticky Back Round Hook and Loop Closures for Organizing, Arts and Crafts, School Projects, 91824, 200Pk • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Boao Whiteboard Dry Magnetic Plastic Holder, 8 Pieces Colorful Magnetic Markers with Eraser Cap, Magnetic Whiteboard Eraser for School Office Home 100th Day of School, 10 Pieces Totally (Stylish) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Geyee 108 Pcs Apple Cutouts Paper Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Fall Autumn Bright Color Apple Shaped Sticker Die Cut for Teachers Kids DIY Craft School Chalkboard Wall Decor • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$509.09

Vendor shipping charges

$25.48

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$572.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.98

Total project goal

$673.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$673.19

1 Donor

-$286.10

Donations toward project cost

-$286.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$336.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$286.11

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$50.49

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$0.00

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