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Ms. Puccio from Staten Island, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Modeling in Science

Help me give my students some models to view scientific content such as cells and flowers!

  • $170 goal

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Modeling and drawing in science can be a powerful tool to help students learn. By creating visual representations of scientific concepts, students can better process and remember information. Drawing and modeling can also help students connect abstract concepts to real-world phenomena, making the information more tangible and easier to understand. Additionally, modeling and drawing can encourage creativity and critical thinking, as students must consider how to accurately represent complex ideas. Overall, incorporating modeling and drawing into science education can enhance students' understanding and engagement with the subject matter. Viewing models in science is an important part of our class this year!

Ms. Puccio Intermediate School 002 George L Egbert Grades 6-8

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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

230 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cross-Sectional Animal Cell Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.79 1 $20.79
Cross-Sectional Plant Cell Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.79 1 $20.79
Cross-Sectional Flower Model • Carolina Biological Supply Company $19.89 1 $19.89
Nasco Hardness Scale with Test Kit • Nasco $16.95 1 $16.95
Staples Medium Weight Sheet Protectors Clear 200/Box (10525) • Staples $13.87 1 $13.87
Crayola Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 12/Box (68-4012) • Staples $1.77 5 $8.85

Materials cost

$101.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.65

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$144.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.47

Total project goal

$169.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.78

2 Donors

-$169.78

Donations toward project cost

-$144.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.47

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