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Mrs. Stelljes from Moss Point, MS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Plunging Into Plankton: Hands-On Marine Exploration!

Help me give my students a plankton net to engage in hands-on learning, exploring microscopic aquatic life and its role in marine ecosystems.

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Mrs. Stelljes has another project! Donate to Cultures in Clay: Exploring Aquaculture Through Art to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $109.
2X

My Project

A plankton net will give my students hands-on experience in marine science, allowing them to collect and analyze microscopic organisms vital to aquatic ecosystems. This tool will make abstract concepts tangible, enhancing their understanding of marine biodiversity and environmental science.

This project will ignite curiosity and critical thinking through real-world exploration.

My goal is to provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to explore marine biology and conservation careers while fostering a passion for protecting our environment.

My students are special because of their enthusiasm for hands-on learning and their eagerness to tackle real-world challenges. With your support, they’ll gain valuable experience that connects classroom lessons to impactful, future-focused STEM opportunities.

Mrs. Stelljes Moss Point Career Technical Education Center Grades 9-12

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

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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Moss Point, MS 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fieldmaster Plankton Net Set W/O Case • Ward's Science $135.15 1 $135.15

Materials cost

$135.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$176.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.17

Total project goal

$207.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $207.81

1 Donor

-$176.64

Donations toward project cost

-$176.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.17

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 $0.00

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