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Mrs. Koonlaba from Tupelo, MS is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science! Science! Science!

My students need access to quality science materials, including a digital microscope, learning centers and technology.

  • $587 goal

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My Students

First graders are naturally curious and inquisitive. What better time is there, then, to introduce these young learners to the wonders of the world through scientific discovery?

My students come from primarily low-income homes and one is considered homeless.

They begin the school-year with limited experiences. I teach an inclusion class that serves children with learning disabilities. My classroom also serves students with emotional/behavioral issues. The students are all very unique in wonderful ways. They love school and appreciate learning.

My Project

It has often been difficult for me to provide them with meaningful answers to their scientific questions about the world around them because access to those types of resources is limited at my school. This project will purchase materials that allow the students to discover the answers to many of their questions for themselves. Through the use of hands-on scientific learning centers, and the interactive technology, my students will have what they need to learn about the world around them. I have requested a digital microscope, as well as a CD-ROM of science activities for use with out interactive white board. I have also requested hands-on, scientific learning centers.

Please help me turn my classroom into an interactive learning environment, where student learning is impacted by quality classroom experiences!

These young learners deserve the very best science instruction possible!

Mrs. Koonlaba Thomas Street Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Tupelo, 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
DT293 - Digital Microscope • Lakeshore Learning $79.95 1 $79.95
CD230X - CD-ROM Science Activities for Interactive Whiteboards - Complete Series • Lakeshore Learning $99.00 1 $99.00
FF390X - Elementary Science Instant Learning Centers - Complete Set • Lakeshore Learning $179.00 1 $179.00
GS313 - Science File Folder Game Library - Gr. 2-3 • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
GS312 - Science File Folder Game Library - K-Gr. 1 • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95

Materials cost

$437.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$510.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.22

Total project goal

$586.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$586.29

4 Donors

-$138.00

Donations toward project cost

-$120.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.94

match offer

-$448.29

Match offer toward project cost

-$390.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.28

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$0.00

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