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Making Chemistry Real

My students need a variety of models and kits to help them better understand the abstract ideas in Chemistry.

  • $574 goal

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My Students

Chemistry helps explain life and the world that surrounds students, but understanding chemistry can be difficult due to its abstract nature. I want my students to understand all that chemistry has to offer, but first they need help.

My students come from a variety of backgrounds.

We are part of one of the most unique communities in the city since we draw from all parts. They are curious and interested, so long as the material is interesting. Not every student has had consistent success in school, and when the material becomes difficult many students give up. Being able to envision the bigger picture ideas in Chemistry is a challenge and the students need visual and kinesthetic support as well.

My Project

I am requesting a variety of hands on materials that demonstrate challenging chemistry concepts or ideas. I have discovered that the idea of the atom is so foreign to most of my students and that drawing and looking at 2-d models are not sufficient for them- they need to build. I have asked for five molecular model kits. I have also requested a few materials to help students better visualize the periodic table, so they can understand how nearly EVERYTHING can be composed of only 92 elements. Additionally, I hope to use the other models of melting point, density, and viscosity to help students visualize these difficult properties related to matter.

At a time when science (especially Chemistry) is getting knocked aside for more tests and standards, I feel it is more important than ever to teach students how science can be fun, engaging, challenging and rewarding.

My goal at a high school level of science is to help students understand the fundamentals so they can see how crucial science is to their everyday lives and help them find successes so that they will continue to study it in college and beyond.

Ms. Hannon Washington Latin Upper Public Charter 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 half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mole Set of Four Metals • Nasco $20.75 2 $41.50
Atomic Model Set • Nasco $18.50 5 $92.50
BRIGHT Atom Model • Nasco $55.25 1 $55.25
Viscosity Tube • Nasco $35.25 1 $35.25
Ice Melting Set • Nasco $19.95 1 $19.95
Density Cube Set • Nasco $29.95 2 $59.90
Periodic Table Card Deck • Nasco $39.95 1 $39.95
States of Matter Colossal Concept Poster • Nasco $8.95 1 $8.95
Cornerstones of Chemistry: The Mole Poster • Nasco $21.95 1 $21.95
Periodic Table of Elements Game • Nasco $9.75 1 $9.75

Materials cost

$384.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.50

Sales tax

 $23.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$487.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.00

Total project goal

$573.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $573.32

3 Donors

-$573.32

Donations toward project cost

-$487.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.00

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