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Mr. Short from N. Charleston, SC is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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'Hands on' Genetic Fingerprinting in Biology

My students need the Cancer Screening and Genetics kits the refill materials to support all 43 students in my biology class.

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My Students

Genetics is one of the most engaging aspects in biology for students. It is one of the most important concepts in biology, and the technologies involved in genetics are also some of the fastest-growing. Students in biology 1 will be introduced to some of these technologies using these materials.

Students at my school are gifted artistically, but many of them are interested in future studies and careers in science, particularly biology.

My school has approximately 600 students in high school, and they often take biology 1 in their ninth or tenth grade years.

My Project

Genetic fingerprinting is a major application in biology. Diagnosing potential diseases so that patients can be aware of risks, treatments, and potential to pass it along to their children are all important pieces of this application. In this lab kit, students are able to simulate the genetic fingerprinting analysis that is done by genetic counselors and their technicians each day. They will actually run the DNA on gels using gel electrophoresis and diagnose the owners of the DNA with a genetic disorder passes from generation to generation. It will be a great way to introduce a complex topic to my students.

This project may help to inspire students who are undecided in their future studies to become experts in genetics.

It may solidify an already interested student on their path to a career in biology. It may also spark the interest of a student who is not always fond of science to explore its many facets by giving them a hands on experience. It is a win-win for all students and teachers involved.

Mr. Short Charleston County School - Arts Grades 9-12

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N. Charleston, SC View local requests 43 students impacted 12donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HNPCC: Detecting Inherited Forms of Cancer CarolinaBLU Kit (with prepaid coupon) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $121.50 1 $121.50
HNPCC: Detecting Inherited Forms of Cancer DNA Only Pack • Carolina Biological Supply Company $67.50 1 $67.50

Materials cost

$189.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $18.90

Sales tax

 $13.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.83

Total project goal

$298.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $298.89

10 Donors

-$278.89

Donations toward project cost

-$237.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.83

match offer

-$20.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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