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Ms. Z from Van Nuys, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support Hands-On Ecology Labs for Our Students!

Help me give my students the opportunity to explore the dynamic relationships in ecosystems, from population growth to critical cycles that sustain life. Students gain firsthand experience with ecological concepts that connects to real world environmental issues.

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Support Hands-On Ecology Labs for Our Students!

Our ecology unit allows students to explore the dynamic relationships in ecosystems, from population growth to the critical cycles that sustain life.

Through engaging labs like population sampling and the carbon cycle dice activity, students gain firsthand experience with ecological concepts that connect directly to real-world environmental issues.

Your donation will help us gather materials that bring these labs to life, fostering deeper understanding of topics like population dynamics, nutrient cycles, and human impacts on ecosystems. With your support, students will not only learn science but also gain insights into how we can protect and sustain our planet for future generations.

Thank you for helping inspire our next generation of environmental stewards!

Ms. Z Daniel Pearl Magnet High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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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Van Nuys, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
SCRIBBLEDO 30 Pack Double Sided Dry Erase Clipboards 9"x12" Durable Clipboards Bulk with 30 Dry Erase Erasers, Dry Erase Clipboard with Low Profile Clip for School, Classroom and Home Use • Amazon Business $54.89 1 $54.89
Texas Instruments TI-30XIIS 10-Digit Scientific Battery & Solar Powered Scientific Calculator, Blue (TI30XIIS) • Quill.com $15.72 3 $47.16
(Pack of 10) 39" Wood Double-Sided Meter Stick Yardstick/Meterstick Ruler 39 Inches 100 Centimeters Thick High quality Sticks • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
S&S Worldwide 19" Spectrum Agility Rings (Set of 6) • Amazon Business $26.21 1 $26.21
KASEMI Pipe Cleaners,1000 pcs and 20 Assorted Colors 12 inch Chenille Stems for DIY Art Creative Crafts Decorations • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Creativity Street Plastic Pony Beads - Brown, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $4.66 3 $13.98
Creativity Street Plastic Pony Beads - Green, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $4.66 3 $13.98
Creativity Street Plastic Pony Beads - White, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $4.66 3 $13.98
Creativity Street Plastic Pony Beads - Blue, Pkg of 1000 • Blick Art Materials $4.66 3 $13.98

Materials cost

$235.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $21.52

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.97

Total project goal

$353.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.13

8 Donors

-$187.72

Donations toward project cost

-$163.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.41

match offer

-$161.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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