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Ms. Livingstone from Durham, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Metals of Antiquity: Gold, Silver, and Copper

Help me give my students metal element cubes, periodic table of the element posters, metallic Sharpies, and other items related to a study of the metals of antiquity.

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My Project

There are seven metals of antiquity: gold, silver, copper, tin, lead, iron, and mercury. All of these metals have played important roles in human history and invention. Exploring metals provides a wonderful opportunity for learning about ancient history, science, arts, and much more.

My students will use these metal-related objects to build vocabulary and understanding of concepts such as density, malleability, and value.

The metal cube sets will be used to measure density of copper, lead, and iron. Posters of the Periodic Table of the Elements and the illustrate card deck of elements will be used to build science vocabulary. The metallic markers and cardstock will be used to create projects to demonstate understanding of the role each metal has played---and continues to play---in human history.

A study of the metals of antiquity will allow us to explore offshoots such as conductivity, mining technology through time, and legislation related to mine safety. Your generosity will make possible a unit of study which will benefit my students in multiple classes for years to come.

Ms. Livingstone Brogden Middle School Grades 6-8

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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
15 Piece Metal Element Cubes - Density Cube Set for a Periodic Table of Elements Collection - Pure Tungsten Cube, Titanium, Bismuth, Aluminum, Iron, Copper, Chromium, + 9 More (.39 inch/10 mm) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Sharpie Metallic Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Assorted Metallic, 36 Count • Amazon Business $35.15 1 $35.15
EISCO Mole Set - 4 Metal Bars That Represent "1 Mole" of The Element - Copper, Iron, Zinc, Aluminum • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
The Photographic Card Deck of the Elements: With Big Beautiful Photographs of All 118 Elements in the Periodic Table • Amazon Business $21.28 1 $21.28
Better Office Products 2 Pocket Glossy Laminated Metallic Gold Paper Folders, Letter Size, 25 Pack, Paper Portfolios Box of 25 • Amazon Business $19.63 1 $19.63
A4 Metallic Thick Cardstock, 32 Sheets 250 gsm Card stock Paper for Card making Scrapbook,School Projects, Shiny Metallic Cardstock Assortment Glitter, Mirror, Foil, Pearlescent • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
6 Pcs Metal Block Set-Brass, Copper,Iron,Steel, Phosphor Copper& Aluminum for Density Investigation,Specific Gravity,Collectible,Specific Heat Experiment • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79
Large Periodic Table of Elements 2023 Laminated Kids Poster Illustrated (18"x24") Young N Refined • Amazon Business $15.50 1 $15.50
Houcaller 2024 Chemical Periodic Table Poster Black Background - Periodic Table Poster - Science Poster Periodic Table (All 118 Elements) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
BronaGrand 100 Gram(About 150-250pcs) Bali Style Jewelry Making Metal Bead Caps Deluxe New Mix,Bronze • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Hillman 25' 18 Gauge Bare Copper Wire • Amazon Business $6.38 1 $6.38

Materials cost

$242.68

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$18.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$295.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.10

Total project goal

$347.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$347.35

1 Donor

-$295.25

Donations toward project cost

-$295.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.10

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$0.00

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