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

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Riding the Wave: Exploring the Mysteries of Light

Help me give my students prisms so that we may explore how light waves travel.

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The science lab at our school is in need of donations for prisms to enhance the educational experience for students. Prisms are essential tools in studying the properties of light, such as refraction, dispersion, and the spectrum of visible light. With prisms, students can directly observe how light bends and breaks into its component colors, providing a hands-on learning experience that deepens their understanding of fundamental physics concepts.

Unfortunately, the current stock of prisms in our lab is outdated and limited in number, restricting students' ability to fully engage with the curriculum.

Donations would allow us to replenish and expand our collection, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to participate in these valuable experiments. This would not only improve their understanding of light waves but also foster a greater interest in science through interactive, visual demonstrations.

Your generous contribution will directly impact students' learning, giving them the tools they need to explore scientific principles in a meaningful way. With new prisms, students can develop critical thinking skills, engage in more advanced experiments, and cultivate a passion for science that could influence their future academic and career pursuits. Donations help us build a brighter future for our students and provide them with the resources they need to succeed.

Mrs. Eichner Sherwood Forest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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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

200 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Light Crystal Prism • Ward's Science $97.16 1 $97.16
4 Pack K9 Optical Crystal Photography Prism Set, Include 55mm Crystal Ball, 50mm Crystal Cube, 50mm Triangular Prism, 60mm Optical Pyramid with Gift Box& Wipe Cloth for Teaching, Playing, Photography • Amazon Business $21.18 1 $21.18
Eisco Labs Equilateral Prism, Glass - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $18.37 1 $18.37

Materials cost

$136.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $1.84

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.11

Total project goal

$200.71

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