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Ms. Tirado from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Turning Up The Heat

Help me give my students 24 digital thermometers to precisely measure temperature changes in our chemistry experiments!

  • $671 goal

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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 Project

Digital thermometers provide rapid and accurate temperature readings. Traditional thermometers often require more time to stabilize and provide readings, eating into valuable lab time. The digital thermometers' instant results will minimize downtime, maximizing the time available for hands-on learning and experimentation.

These thermometers will allow our students to collect data swiftly and precisely, ensuring that experiments stay on track and align with the curriculum schedule.

By introducing digital thermometers into our chemistry labs, I aim to make the most of every 45-55 minute class period. This efficiency will not only ensure that students cover the required curriculum but also allow them to engage more deeply with the actual chemistry! Ultimately, the thermometers will empower students to explore, learn, and experiment more effectively, regardless of the time constraints, and contribute to a more enriching and efficient learning experience in our chemistry labs! :)

Ms. Tirado Venice High School Grades 9-12

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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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Digital Pocket Thermometer • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.34 24 $488.16

Materials cost

$488.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$570.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.61

Total project goal

$670.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $670.76

2 Donors

-$216.33

Donations toward project cost

-$185.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.95

Matching donations from our partners

-$452.67

Match offers toward project cost

-$384.77

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$67.90

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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