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Integrating Art In A Chemistry Class

My students need two types of clay and paper mache materials to create models of molecules and learn about how chemistry and art are related.

  • $668 goal

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Ms. Cushing has another project! Donate to A Diverse YA Novel Library for a Classroom Calming Space to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $442.
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My Students

I am going to have the best time teaching chemistry next year in a small school dedicated to visual and preforming arts. I am already brainstorming how I can integrate art into my units on Chemistry.

I teach in a very high poverty area where most students will be the first in their families to graduate from high school.

However, this only motivates them further for success! High school chemistry is one of the toughest obstacles many face - and incorporating something the students love, art, will surely help captivate their attention and show them how chemistry is meaningful in their lives.

My Project

I am requesting two types of clay (air dry and oven dry) and paper mache. Students will use the clay to learn about the properties of mixtures and the chemical composition of clay. We will also discuss the chemical differences between air dry and oven dried clay. The paper mache with be used during our chemical bonding unit to create models of the various chemical compounds we study. Both will help my kinesthetic learners become more engaged in my lessons and activities.

Please consider bringing art into my chemistry classroom and help me show my students how chemistry is related to their everyday lives!

With your help, my small school of budding artists will learn how to connect my subject to a topic they already know and love!

Ms. Cushing Santee Educational Complex 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.

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Nearly all 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AMACO MEX POT CLAY/RED 25LB • Blick Art Materials $23.26 6 $139.56
DELLA ROBBIA CLAY/50LB • Blick Art Materials $37.40 4 $149.60
CELLUCLAY II MACHE/II 24LB • Blick Art Materials $74.20 2 $148.40
Item Shipping/Handling Charges • Blick Art Materials $56.00 1 $56.00

Materials cost

$493.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$581.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.83

Total project goal

$667.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $667.95

1 Donor

-$667.95

Donations toward project cost

-$581.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.83

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