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Ms. Cole from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Seeing the Unseen: Empowering Deaf Students with Microscopes

Help me give my students the connection to the incredible world of science, one slide at a time, through the lens of microscopes.

  • 4 donors
  • $688 goal

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My Project

These microscopes will provide students with hands-on, engaging learning experiences that cater to different learning styles. These microscopes will help bridge gaps in understanding, encourage creativity, and encoutage a more interactive and inclusive learning environment.

The primary goal is to enhance student learning by making lessons more engaging and accessible.

This project aims to boost student achievement, encourage critical thinking and problem-solving, and create an environment where students feel excited about learning. Additionally, it seeks to provide equitable access to resources that some students may not have at home.

My students are curious and access information visually. Deaf Educatuin relies heavily on visual learning. The deaf students in my classroom come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the classroom. Despite any challenges they may face, they demonstrate resilience and a strong desire to succeed. By providing them with the right tools and resources, we can nurture their potential and set them up for future success.

Ms. Cole Westmoore High School Grades 9-12

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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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Oklahoma City, OK View local requests

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

6 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Microscope for Adults Kids, 100X-2000X BEBANG Compound Microscope with Microscope Slides, Microscope Kit for Kids Students Home School Lab • Amazon Business $79.99 6 $479.94
48 Prepared Microscope Slides Set of Animals Insects Plants Flowers, Biological Learning Resource Specimens for Kids Beginner Classroom Basic Science Education • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98

Materials cost

$505.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $41.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$584.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$103.19

Total project goal

$687.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $687.93

2 Donors

-$341.76

Donations toward project cost

-$294.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.51

Matching donations from our partners

-$341.75

Match offers toward project cost

-$290.49

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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