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

Zooming In On The Minuscule

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

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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
Grades 9-12

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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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