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Ms. Shehata from Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Sparking Scientific Curiosity

Help me give my students materials that will increase student engagement and enhance their learning experience. These materials offer long-term benefits to my students as most can be used over and over again.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Shehata's classroom raised $624

This project is fully funded

My Project

Each of my students brings a unique blend of curiosity, creativity, and perspectives that transforms our lab into a vibrant hub of curiosity. I believe that learning materializes not just through textbooks, but through tangible, hands-on experiences. This is where the need for specific materials becomes pivotal. I requested materials that will allow my students to participate in hands-on laboratory experience, modeling, and inquiry. These resources will serve as catalysts for learning, transforming abstract scientific concepts into concrete understanding. These materials will also foster an inclusive learning environment as not all students thrive under conventional teaching methods. Some students need the tactile experience of a scientific experiment or the visual representation of a complex concept.

Ms. Shehata Durango High School Grades 9-12

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.

Las Vegas, NV 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

150 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Investigations for Use with AP Biology: Exploring Animal Behavior with Isopods 8-Station Kit (with voucher) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $94.05 1 $94.05
Crayola© Crayons and Markers Combo Classpack© • Nasco $63.20 1 $63.20
School Smart Manila File Folders, Legal Size, Straight Cut Tabs, Pack of 100 - Teacher-Parent Resources - Adult • School Specialty $13.29 4 $53.16
Miraclekoo UV Beads Scientific Multi Color Changing Bead UV Reactive Plastic Luminous Pony Beads,Fun for Jewelry/Bracelets Making,1000 Pcs • Amazon Business $9.98 5 $49.90
Yunsailing 30 Pack Class Set Headphones for Kids Students Bulk School Classroom Headphones Over Head Earphones on Ear Earbuds Adjustable with 3.5 mm Jack for Child Children Adults (Classic Colors) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Perfect for Halloween Treat Bags, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, 2+, Multicolor (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 5 $39.95
Crayola Colored Pencils, Bulk Classpack, Classroom Supplies, 12 Colors may vary, 240 Count, Standard • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Frey Scientific Iodine-Potassium Iodide Solution, 500 mL, Lab Grade, White • School Specialty $26.54 1 $26.54
Population Genetics and Evolution Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $25.65 1 $25.65
Frey Scientific Benedict's Qualitative Solution, 1L, Lab Grade, Red • School Specialty $12.67 2 $25.34
Gram Iodine Laboratory Grade 100 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.44 3 $19.32

Materials cost

$476.09

Vendor shipping charges

$16.82

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$530.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.54

Total project goal

$623.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$623.59

1 Donor

-$623.59

Donations toward project cost

-$530.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.54

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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