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Ms. Geshke from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands on Science, Keeping It Rigorous and Fun

Help me give my students hands-on experience in chemistry, environmental science and health.

  • $675 goal

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My Project

This project aims to provide MTMS 7th grade Sharks with engaging, hands-on learning experiences in environmental science, chemistry, and health. By funding these cow eyes, stethoscopes, and other supplies you will keep our students engaged and I promise to share with the rest of the science department which is more than 900 students.

I attended an incredible Forrestry training this past summer and I am thrilled to share some lessons that not only speak for the trees but share the ever present climate crisis our kids will take the mantle to create solutions.

All the activities I have in mind align with 7th-grade standards and promote a deeper understanding of the interconnectedness of environmental and health issues. Your support will help students develop critical thinking skills and foster a sense of stewardship for their environment and health.

Ms. Geshke Mark Twain Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

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Los Angeles, CA 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

150 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina's Perfect Solution Cow Eye Plain Pail • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.05 40 $162.00
Teaching Stethoscopes Value Pack • Carolina Biological Supply Company $155.07 1 $155.07
Tangent Height Gauge • Ward's Science $38.25 4 $153.00
Innovating Science 0.04% Aqueous Bromothymol Blue, 500mL - The Curated Chemical Collection • Amazon Business $20.78 1 $20.78

Materials cost

$490.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$573.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.14

Total project goal

$674.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $674.26

7 Donors

-$334.92

Donations toward project cost

-$288.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$46.49

match offer

-$334.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$284.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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