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Mrs. Ruff from Wichita, KS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Zooming In On The Minuscule

Help me give my students Wolfe HS Series Microscopes for my biology classes.

  • $3,817 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

The integration of microscopes into science classes revolutionizes student learning by providing an up-close and personal exploration of the microscopic world. This hands-on approach fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of scientific concepts.

Microscopes enable students to conduct their own investigations and experiments Instead of merely reading about cells or microorganisms in textbooks, students can observe them firsthand through a microscope's lens.

Using microscopes encourages students to develop essential scientific skills, such as observation and analysis. By observing specimens under the microscopes, students learn to pay attention to detail, identify structures and make connections between what they see and their existing knowledge.

Mrs. Ruff Southeast High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Wichita, KS 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

300 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wolfe HS Series Microscope with Mechanical Stage • Carolina Biological Supply Company $296.10 10 $2,961.00

Materials cost

$2,961.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$208.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$44.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,244.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$572.50

Total project goal

$3,816.67

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