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Mrs. Jones from Richmond, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physical Science and Biology Scientific Investigation Lab Kits

Help me give my students science lab kits from Carolina Biological Company and Best Buy Education. These lab kits would allow my students to conduct a variety of scientific investigations throughout the year thus strengthening their STEM abilities.

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My Students

I teach at an inner-city title one middle school. I made this decision because I felt that I would impact more students in this setting. I feel that representation is extremely important and I am overjoyed that I'm able to serve as a role model for our youth.

I take pride in my craft as an educator and hope to inspire my students to achieve their dreams!

Demographically, my students are African American and Hispanic. They are faced with obstacles everyday, however they strive to always do their best and persevere. I'm excited to see the continued growth and success that they will display!

My Project

Manipulatives are highly effective on student learning and these lab kits would give them endless opportunities. The monohybrid kit would allow my students to germinate seeds and study inheritance over three generations of plants. The gel electrophoresis kit would allow them to use biotechnology tools to analyze DNA. The circuit board kits would allow my students to study applications of electricity by manipulating the various components of circuits. The microscope slide would allow them to view specimen from various organisms.

I am developing our future STEM professionals which requires engaging and tangible activities through inquiry based learning.

Scientific investigation is an extremely important skill that enhances critical thinking and problem solving skills.

Mrs. Jones Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Richmond, VA 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

120 students impacted 13donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Exploring Electrophoresis Using Forensic DNA Evidence Classroom Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $238.50 1 $238.50
Wisconsin Fast Plants 72-Hour Monohybrid Genetics Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $80.95 2 $161.90
Snap Circuits - Snapino - Multi • Best Buy Education $49.95 2 $99.90
EDU-TOYS - Prepared Microscope Micro-Slides - Multi Colored • Best Buy Education $16.95 1 $16.95

Materials cost

$517.25

Vendor shipping charges

$40.04

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.01

Total project goal

$700.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$700.06

11 Donors

-$422.00

Donations toward project cost

-$384.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.05

Matching donations from our partners

-$247.20

Match offers toward project cost

-$210.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$30.88

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$0.00

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