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Ms. Azpeitia from Cudahy, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring the Micro World: A Science Adventure with Microscopes

Help me give my students the gift of discovery with a microscope, unlocking a world of science right at their fingertips!

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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

Our classroom is on a mission to explore the fascinating world of microorganisms and the science of biology! To bring this hands-on learning experience to life, we need a high-quality microscope, slides, and petri dishes. With these materials, my students will have the opportunity to examine tiny organisms, study plant and animal cells, and even conduct their own experiments in microbiology. By using microscopes, they will develop essential scientific skills such as observation, inquiry, and critical thinking. The petri dishes will allow us to grow cultures and observe how different environments affect microbial growth, fostering a deeper understanding of the natural world.

This project will ignite curiosity and inspire a new generation of scientists in our classroom.

The hands-on nature of working with microscopes and growing cultures in petri dishes will help make abstract concepts in biology more concrete and relatable. By engaging in these activities, students will not only learn about biology but also develop problem-solving, observation, and analytical skills that are key to scientific exploration. Your support will empower students to explore the micro world in a way that textbooks alone cannot, and set them on a path to becoming the next innovators and explorers in science!

Ms. Azpeitia Ellen Ochoa Learning Center Grades 3-5

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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Cudahy, CA 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

65 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microscope for Adults Kids, 100X-2000X BEBANG Compound Microscope with Microscope Slides, Microscope Kit for Kids Students Home School Lab • Amazon Business $99.99 6 $599.94
Fumete 60 Pcs Prepoured Agar Plates Kit Includes Petri Dishes with Agar Cotton Swabs Droppers Science Kits Educational Stem Science Fair Project for Boys Girls Gifts Learning Microbiology • Amazon Business $30.99 2 $61.98
Typical Animal and Plant Cells Microscope Slide Student Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $25.96 1 $25.96
Twdrer 100PCS Clear Transparent Blank Microscope Slides and 100PCS Square Coverslips Cover Glass (22mm x 22mm) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95

Materials cost

$697.83

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.37

Sales tax

 $63.85

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$805.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.15

Total project goal

$947.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $947.67

1 Donor

-$423.96

Donations toward project cost

-$402.76

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.20

match offer

-$473.84

Match offer toward project cost

-$402.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$49.88

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 $0.00

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