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Getting Inside - Comparing Organ Systems of Animals

My students need 8 different preserved specimens to dissect, including Pigeons, Earthworms and Fish.

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I teach a group of enthusiastic 6th grade students in a high poverty school. My students struggle with math and reading but science is something they look forward to each day! Science is a means to inspire them to become better readers and mathematicians.

We recently received all of the dissection equipment we needed for our comparative anatomy unit. Unfortunately, funds were not provided to purchase the preserved specimens.

Students will work in lab groups of five to dissect animals from several different phyla. They will examine and compare the organ systems. My students will have a hands-on, brain-engaging experience that will enable them to draw their own conclusions in science instead of being told what to think!

You can help these young scientists start a journey of discovery! Remind them that the world is expecting them to be the inventors, doctors, and science leaders in the years to come.

Mrs. Dickinson Marysville Elementary School Grades 6-8

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Portland, OR View local requests

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

55 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Perfect Solution White Rat Plain 1 per bag 7 9 inches • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.55 10 $85.50
Turtle Preserved Plain Pail 7 in • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.55 10 $85.50
Perfect Solution Frog X Jumbo Plain 1 Per Bag 4 5 in • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.73 10 $47.30
Skate Preserved • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.98 10 $69.80
Perfect Solution Crayfish Single Bulk Bag of 10 4 in • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.78 2 $17.56
PERCH 7-9" - PLAIN 10/PAIL PK • Sargent-Welch $9.68 2 $19.36
Carolina s Perfect Solution Earthworms Tube of 10 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.95 2 $9.90
PIGEON COLUMBA - PLAIN • Sargent-Welch $7.43 10 $74.30

Materials cost

$409.22

Vendor shipping charges

 $40.92

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$465.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$102.14

Total project goal

$567.43

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $567.43

2 Donors

-$567.43

Donations toward project cost

-$465.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$102.14

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