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Mrs. Garcia from Ewa Beach, HI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tiny Explorers: Preschool Mini-Microscope Adventures with Plants and Bugs

Help me give my students 20 handheld microscopes and 1 adaptor clip for outdoor exploration.

  • $354 goal

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My Project

Our students possess an innate curiosity and passion for exploring the natural world. Their love for outdoor adventures, whether it's collecting bugs or picking flowers, reflects their eagerness to engage with their surroundings. With the introduction of mini-microscopes into our learning environment, we aim to elevate their educational journey to new heights. These young learners are special because of their boundless enthusiasm and desire to uncover the mysteries of the world around them.

The requested mini-microscopes will serve as invaluable tools in facilitating hands-on exploration and scientific inquiry.

These tools will enhance our students' observational skills and deepen their understanding of biological concepts by magnifying the intricate details of plants and bugs found during outdoor excursions. Through direct engagement with specimens, they will develop critical thinking abilities and foster a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.

Our overarching goal for this project is to cultivate our students' lifelong love for learning and exploration. By providing them with access to mini-microscopes, we aim to nurture their innate curiosity and empower them to become active investigators of their environment. Through guided outdoor activities and scientific investigations, we seek to instill in our students a sense of curiosity and excitement about learning. Ultimately, we aspire for our students to develop into curious, knowledgeable, and environmentally conscious individuals inspired to explore and appreciate the world around them.

Mrs. Garcia
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carson MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x Power LED Lighted Pocket Microscope - Set of 4 (MM-300MU),Black/Grey • Amazon Business $49.99 5 $249.95
Carson Smartphone Digiscoping Adapter Clip for MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Pocket Microscope (MM-310) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$255.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.24

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.03

Total project goal

$353.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.54

1 Donor

-$300.51

Donations toward project cost

-$300.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$53.03

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 $0.00

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