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Ms. Z from Van Nuys, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Students Discover the Power of Energy in Living Systems!

Help me give my students hands on labs such as the owl pellet dissection lab students will explore how energy sustains ecosystems and so much more.

  • $945 goal

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My Project

Our energy unit dives into essential biology concepts, from photosynthesis to cellular respiration and energy flow in ecosystems. Through hands-on labs like the photosynthesis lab, clothespin lab, muscle fatigue lab, balloon lab, and owl pellet dissection lab, students get to explore how plants create food, how cells generate energy, and how energy sustains ecosystems. These labs provide memorable experiences—like observing photosynthesis in action, testing muscle fatigue, and analyzing food chains with owl pellets—that make these abstract concepts come to life.

Your donation will supply the materials needed for these engaging labs, enabling students to directly experiment with how energy is created, used, and transferred in living systems.

Thank you for empowering students to connect with science in a meaningful way and inspiring curiosity about the world around them!

Ms. Z Daniel Pearl Magnet High School Grades 9-12

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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Van Nuys, CA View local requests

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

120 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
hand2mind Large Barn Owl Pellets, Large Owl Pellets, Owl Pellets for Dissection for Kids, Owl Pellet Kit for Kids, Science Classroom Supplies, Montessori Materials (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $238.93 1 $238.93
Fingertip Pulse Oximeter Blood Oxygen Monitor Pulse Ox, Heart Rate and Fast Spo2 Reading Oxygen Meter with OLED Screen Included Batteries and Lanyard • Amazon Business $9.89 10 $98.90
Carolina Beakers Standard Grade 250 mL Pack of 12 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $33.75 2 $67.50
V8 Original Vegetable Juice, 11.5 oz, 24/Pack (900-00092) • Quill.com $66.99 1 $66.99
BESTWYA Digital Stopwatch, Large Screen Handheld Count Up Timer with Time Calendar Clock Function • Amazon Business $13.98 4 $55.92
Dawn Professional Liquid Dish Soap, Original Scent, 1 Gal. (8728) • Quill.com $27.89 1 $27.89
Mott's For Tots Apple, 6.75 Fl Oz Boxes, 32 Count (4 Packs Of 8), Juice With Purified Water, Good Source Of Vitamin C, 40% Less Sugar Than 100% Apple Juice, No Artificial Sweeteners • Amazon Business $13.36 2 $26.72
Ammex Professional Series Powder Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Latex Free, Medium, Blue, 100/Box (APFN44100) • Quill.com $11.99 2 $23.98
Arm & Hammer Extra Value Pure Baking Soda, Original Scent, 13.5 lbs. (CDC3320001961) • Quill.com $23.59 1 $23.59
Pure Life Distilled Water 1 Gallon. Bottle 6/Pack (NLE12532472) • Staples $18.53 1 $18.53
1-Hole Punch 6 Sheet Capacity Silver (10573-CC) • Staples $2.75 5 $13.75
Frey Scientific Active Dry Yeast, 100g, Lab Grade - High School-College - Adult • School Specialty $11.02 1 $11.02
JOLLY PARTY 30 Pack 20mL Syringes, Plastic Syringes with Catheter Tip and Cap, Individually Sealed Feeding Syringe For Dogs, Measuring Syringe For Liquid, Scientific Labs, Refilling, Dispensing • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Kolavia 100PCS Party Balloons, 12 Inches Premium Assorted Colorful Balloons, Bulk Pack of Strong Latex Balloons for Birthday, Party, Christmas, Wedding, Anniversary and Vacation • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$689.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.88

Sales tax

 $63.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$803.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.71

Total project goal

$944.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $944.75

10 Donors

-$458.49

Donations toward project cost

-$410.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.60

match offer

-$461.35

Match offer toward project cost

-$392.15

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$69.20

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.91

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