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Mr. Santos from Yuma, AZ is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Biochemistry

Help me give my students a hot plate with stirrer, volumetric flask, and Erlenmeyer flask for our experiment in macromolecules.

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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 Students

I am teaching high school students in a charter school in Yuma, Arizona. To develop the love and skills for science is my main goal as an educator. For the past years of my stay in this school, my students and I have developed and achieved a lot. These students are curious and love science.

These students have competed in different Science Fair Competitions and become SUCCESSFUL in spite of the lack of advanced scientific tools and equipment.

So far we have two students who competed for International Science and Engineering Fair. Thanks for help we get from our donors.

These students are very innovative and passionate about scientific discoveries. In our classroom, we used a lot of common household materials on performing our experiments. Through collaborative learning and efforts, the learning process in the classroom has always been meaningful and fun. I am so lucky to have these students and I am looking forward to another amazing school year with them!

My Project

I am requesting a hot plate with stirrer, volumetric flask set, and Erlenmeyer flasks for our experiment in macromolecules. One of the topics that we talk in my biology class every year is about Macromolecules. I believe it is very important for a biology student to distinguish and know the important biological functions of these macromolecules. However, for the past years, it has always been a lecture or simple experiment in my class whenever we discuss this topic.

Having this equipment and materials will be a great addition to my biology class.

We don't have an actual laboratory and we lack necessary tools and equipment to perform adequate experimentations. The majority of my students came from low income households. My goal is to let my students experience the beauty of science and STEM is my goal as an educator.

My students will use this hot plate with stirrer to heat up different substances such as egg whites, starches, oils, water, etc. This would enable my students to compare the different properties of various macromolecules. At the same time, there are lots of other biology experiments where we can use these materials. This school year, I am also planning to guide my students to create a research about bioplastics using plant (starches) and agar from invasive algae. Thus, having this tools will be a great tool in my class.

Mr. Santos Harvest Preparatory Academy - Yuma Grades 9-12

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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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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mophorn Magnetic Stirrer?Magnetic Mixer with Hotplate 110V?Magnetic Stirring Mixer 85-2?with Digital Temperature Display & Speed Adjusting?1000ML? • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Corning 5100-250 Pyrex Wide Mouth Erlenmeyer Flask with Heavy Duty Rim, 50 mL Capacity-200 mL Capacity Graduation Range, Rubber Stopper Number 8, 106 mm Diameter • Amazon Business $15.02 2 $30.04
Premium Volumetric Flask Set - 10ml, 25ml & 50ml - Class A, ASTM E288 - Superior Durability & Chemical Resistance - Glass Penny Stoppers - Borosilicate 3.3 Glass - Eisco Labs • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Materials cost

$113.01

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.08

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$152.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.96

Total project goal

$179.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $179.75

3 Donors

-$87.67

Donations toward project cost

-$78.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.40

match offer

-$87.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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