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Mr. Zook from Fishers, IN is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Forensics

My students need various supplies to explore forensic science including fingerprinting kits, The Case of the Murdered Mayor kit, and a book on solving crimes with science.

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My Students

“I never teach my pupils. I only attempt to provide the conditions in which they can learn.”- Einstein. In my classroom I try to expose my students to different situations that will spark curiosity, encourage collaboration, and allow students to make discoveries.

As a 6th grade STEM teacher, one of my biggest challenges is to help overcome misconceptions about who or what a scientist is.

Many do not see themselves in a STEM career and the thought that science can be exciting may not have crossed their minds. One of my goals is to break this misconception and show students that there are many areas of science that might interest them and that all types (and genders) of people can become scientists. Using forensic science will help foster this appreciation of science and equip them with the tools needed to be successful in a 21st Century world.

My Project

My goal is to expose my students to a new field of science that they haven't been exposed to in the past. With this project I plan on taking something that students may have seen on TV or heard about and found interesting and then show them how it would not be possible without science. The materials provided by this project will help me set up a 10 day unit engaging students in many different standards in both science and math. Students will be challenged with activities that will require problem solving, teamwork, and creative thinking. These activities will not only require them to use knowledge they have gained in the classroom but also knowledge and skills attained in their everyday world and help prepare them as 21st century learners.

This project will give students a chance to expose my students to areas of science they may otherwise never be able to experience.

Whether it is helping some master standards, others gain confidence in problem solving, or inspiring others to pursue a new career, this project will have a positive impact on everyone in the room.

Mr. Zook Fall Creek Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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Fishers, IN View local requests 86 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Case of the Murdered Mayor Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $85.50 1 $85.50
Contamination of Carter Creek Environmental Forensics Kit • Nasco $63.33 1 $63.33
Fiberglass Fingerprint Brush • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.25 1 $11.25
Forensic Investigations Using Science to Solve Crimes • Nasco $11.86 1 $11.86
Hinge Fingerprint Lifter, White, 1-1/2 x 2, Pack of 24 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.55 1 $8.55
Black Fingerprint Powder, 2 oz • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.05 1 $8.05
Fingerprint Lifting Tape, 1-1/2 x 30 ft • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.43 1 $6.43

Materials cost

$194.97

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.50

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.66

Total project goal

$291.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.05

3 Donors

-$291.05

Donations toward project cost

-$247.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.66

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