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The S.P.F. Cover Up: Scientist Protecting their Face

My students need life essential items like sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and hats to protect themselves from the environment while researching zoological science.

  • $418 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Each day, our teen zoologists enter our school, eat breakfast and hop on a school bus to learn about animal conservation. The zoo is their classroom. Students study in the same sun-filled, humid environment of the animals they are observing. Their passion is evolving into their purpose.

Our school is home of a stellar science/zoology magnet program.

It is recognized as a national merit award winner by the Magnet Schools of America. Thirty percent of the students are in the science/zoo magnet program. Additionally, these phenomenal students take advanced mathematics classes such as algebra and geometry. It is no surprise that last school year, these students overwhelmingly passed the district and state science and civics end of the year exams. Our school is located in the southern part of Florida serving over 600 students. Approximately seventy-five percent receive free or reduced lunch. Most, if not all, of the investigative research is done outdoors. Students learn in a variety of ways. This includes expeditions to the Florida Keys to swim with marine life at the Theater of the Sea, as well as travel to Washington, D.C. to visit the National Zoo.

My Project

My students need life essential items like sunscreen, mosquito repellent, and hats to protect themselves from the environment while researching zoological science. The outdoors is their classroom. Before students set out for zoo walks, instructors ask students to apply sunscreen, mosquito repellent, put on sunglasses and a hat. Zoological studies are shaped by scientific methods that include investigative research in animal behavior and adaptations. Students spend time observing how animals react to challenges and predators. This type of research may require some time in the hot, humid weather. As the sun bears down on their rosy cheeks, students are filled with excitement after spending the morning feeding giraffes, observing the habitat of a family of hyenas, or learning why some animals are nocturnal.

Our science/zoo magnet's program goal is to maintain the health and safety of our students while they are outside observing and researching.

We want to transform students who have a natural affinity for animals and their care, into citizens with discriminating minds and informed problem solving and critical thinking skills, who will ultimately become environmentalists, conservationist, preservationists, ecologists, research scientists and stewards of our planet and its natural resources.

Ms. Cooper Richmond Heights Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Miami, FL View local requests

More than 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

226 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dymon Scrubs Sun Skeeter Insect Repellent and Sunscreen Wipes, 100/Ct • Staples Advantage $81.99 2 $163.98
S&S Western Full Size Adult Straw Cowboy Hat, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $24.29 4 $97.16
S&S Sport Sunglasses, 12/Pack • Staples Advantage $14.79 4 $59.16

Materials cost

$320.30

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.66

Total project goal

$417.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $417.76

2 Donors

-$300.00

Donations toward project cost

-$255.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.00

match offer

-$117.76

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.66

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 $0.00

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