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Dr. Maitland from Knoxville, TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Matter in the Kitchen

Help me give my students an experience to learn about matter in the kitchen.

  • 14 donors
  • $1,183 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

The project aims to enhance students' understanding of matter through interactive and engaging experiments. The primary goal is to deepen students' knowledge of the properties of matter, its conservation, and its phases.

I want to promote scientific inquiry and encourage students to ask questions, make predictions, conduct experiments, and draw conclusions based on their observations.

I want to develop practical skills by teaching students how to safely use kitchen appliances and understand their functions, promoting practical life skills alongside scientific knowledge. I want to foster collaboration by providing opportunities for students to work in groups, enhancing their teamwork and communication skills as they conduct experiments and discuss their findings.

Our 5th-grade students are curious, enthusiastic learners who thrive on hands-on activities and real-world applications of their lessons. They are particularly adept at connecting what they learn in the classroom and their everyday experiences. This project will cater to their love for interactive learning and help them see the relevance of science in their daily lives. Additionally, our students are collaborative and enjoy working together, making the group experiments educational and enjoyable. Their unique blend of curiosity, enthusiasm, and teamwork makes them ideal candidates for this innovative approach to learning about matter.

Dr. Maitland
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Alpicool C20 Portable Car Freezer,12 Volt Refrigerator, 21 Quart (20 Liter) Fast Cooling 12V Car Fridge -4℉~68℉, Car Cooler, 12/24V DC and 100-240V AC for Outdoor, Camping, RV, Truck, Boat • Amazon Business $199.99 2 $399.98
Oster Convection Oven, 8-in-1 Countertop Toaster Oven, XL Fits 2 16" Pizzas, Stainless Steel French Door • Amazon Business $205.88 1 $205.88
AEWHALE Portable Double Electric Burner with Removable Cast Aluminium Griddle Pan Non-stick,1800 W Hot Plate for Cooking, Independent Temperature Control for Family Party • Amazon Business $91.99 2 $183.98
TOSHIBA Air Fryer Combo 8-in-1 Countertop Microwave Oven, Convection, Broil, Odor removal, Mute Function, 12.4" Position Memory Turntable with 1.0 Cu.ft, Black stainless steel, ML2-EC10SA(BS) • Amazon Business $170.99 1 $170.99

Materials cost

$960.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,005.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.40

Total project goal

$1,182.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,182.64

9 Donors

-$1,179.69

Donations toward project cost

-$1,005.24

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$174.45

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.95

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 $0.00

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