Past projects 4
Chemistry and pH
Funded Mar 12, 2020Thank you so much for your support. We are very excited to be able to explore the chemistry of acids and bases with hands on activities! The students will be able to predict the amount of carbon dioxide released by utilizing the vinegar and balloons. I am especially excited to facilitate students' converting "paper knowledge" into hands on experiences.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ethel
Making Chemistry Visual
Funded Feb 23, 2020Thank you so much for your support as my students delve deeper into chemistry and laboratory skills. Students really appreciate having enough materials to work in small groups or independently on their research projects. This will allow them to increase their independent thinking and explore more of their interests. Thank you again!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ethel
Molecules and the World Around Us
Funded May 13, 2019Thank you so much for your support to help build my students' understanding and connections to chemistry! They really appreciated having the opportunity to connect cooking to chemistry through the use of the toasters. We looked at how changing the amount of one ingredient - like baking soda - made such a large difference to the taste, rise, and color of cupcakes.
We plan on building up our understanding of the fermentation process before using the cheese making kit, but are very excited to use it.
Next steps for us are to think about how molecules connect together through intramolecular and intermolecular forces by using the epoxy resin to discuss long chains.
Thank you again for your support and care.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ethel
This classroom project was brought to life by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and one other donor.Chemistry in Action!
Funded Nov 29, 2018Thank you so much for your support! The students were very excited to receive the laboratory supplies! They immediately put on the lab coats and wore them proudly, including one student who brought a stuffed animal and tucked it into the top of his coat to also be safely clothed. They used the clamps to determine the amount of energy found in different types of snack foods - Cheetos, Lays, Doritos - using a process called Calorimetry.
We plan on using the remainder of the supplies to delve into chemical changes. We will be reacting the magnesium ribbon (which is pure magnesium) with the hydrochloric acid to produce small amounts of hydrogen gas in upside-down test tubes. When the hydrogen gas is combusted (lit with a flame) it makes a loud popping sound that will demonstrate the type of gas produced.
We are very excited to continue to delve into the hands-on aspects of chemistry and really appreciate your support during this process! Please stay tuned!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Ethel
This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 6 other donors.