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Mrs. Richard-Gantka from Granada Hills, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Science Experiences!

Help me give my students scientific materials to increase their opportunities for hands-on learning experiences in AP biology.

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My Students

I teach 10th through 12th grade students in a gifted Medical Magnet in the San Fernando Valley. My students come from diverse backgrounds, many of which receive free or reduced price lunch and/or are English Language Learners. My students are driven, creative, and are enthusiastic about their education. As they are a part of a Medical Magnet, most are eager to learn about science and how it relates to the medical field. I find that students are most successful when provided with opportunities to interact with science...to "do" science hands-on.

My Project

Students have more success retaining information and feel a more ownership of their educational experience if they "do" rather than memorize work of others. Science, specifically Biology, provides the perfect opportunity to learn about scientific concepts and real-world phenomena through experience. The Carolina Investigations for AP Biology Bundle lab kits have everything needed for 8 hands-on labs, including the required chemicals and live materials. I have a passion for Biology and and for providing the best possible learning experiences for my students. I am confident that these hands-on labs and will enrich the learning experiences of my AP Biology students.

Mrs. Richard-Gantka John F Kennedy High School Grades 9-12

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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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Investigations for AP Biology Bundle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $1,054.57 1 $1,054.57

Materials cost

$1,054.57

Vendor shipping charges

 $105.46

Sales tax

 $96.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,302.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$229.82

Total project goal

$1,532.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,532.16

1 Donor

-$767.00

Donations toward project cost

-$651.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.05

match offer

-$765.16

Match offer toward project cost

-$650.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$114.77

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