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Dr. Mureria from Philadelphia, PA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Science Activities

My students need batteries, pens, and gloves to perform experiments.

  • $223 goal

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My Students

My students range from 13 to 20 years of age. They are boys and girls who speak a variety of first languages. They attend an urban high school within the poorest region of the city. Twenty-one point seven percent are English learners. Ninety-nine percent are economically disadvantaged and receive free or reduced-price lunch.

Education is a means for changing these students' lives.

They learn better using visuals. Students whose first language is English have mixed abilities. Due to budget cuts, the school does not supply materials like colored paper and electric sharpeners. Some students cannot afford a constant supply of required supplies. In addition, a number of students do not live in one place because the parents are either separated or the students live in a foster home. This affects their stability and consistent structure, and therefore often come to school unprepared.

My Project

The pens will be supplied to those students who will come to class unprepared and reduce any idle time that may result from lack of writing materials. Students who lack school supplies because they cannot afford them, will not feel disadvantaged among other students.

Students are likely to be more engaged when they do experiments to support the theory in class.

This is a more meaningful way of learning. The batteries will be used for both chemistry and physics experiments. Safety is an important aspect of science experiments. The gloves will be used to protect the students' hands as they interact the lab materials.

Dr. Mureria South Philadelphia 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

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.

More about Dr. Mureria

Philadelphia, PA 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
AmazonBasics 9 Volt Everyday Alkaline Batteries (8-Pack) • Amazon Business $9.99 9 $89.91
Pilot G2 Retractable Premium Gel Ink Roller Ball Pens, Fine Pt, Dozen Box, Red • Amazon Business $11.89 3 $35.67
BIC Round Stic Grip Xtra Comfort Ball Pen, Medium Point (1.2 mm), Black and Blue Ink, 36-Count • Amazon Business $5.77 3 $17.31
MAPA Temp-Dex 710 Nitrile Lowweight Glove, High Temperature, 10-1/4" Length, Size 7, Black/Green • Amazon Business $6.96 2 $13.92

Materials cost

$156.81

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$189.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.38

Total project goal

$222.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$222.54

1 Donor

-$189.16

Donations toward project cost

-$189.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$33.38

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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