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Ms. Cushing from Los Angeles, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Molecular Modeling for Chemistry

Help me give my students chemical models to help illustrate bonding and the structures of molecules.

  • $778 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 Project

What was the hardest subject you took in high school? Most of the people I talk to say Chemistry. It's also true for my students! This is mainly because Chemistry is a subject where you can't always see or visualize what the teacher is talking about.

A class set of molecular models and model water kits would make a huge difference in every unit I teach!

Right now we use gummy bears and toothpicks to model molecules-they get sticky, attract ants, and fall apart easily. Every time we discussed a new concept, the molecular model kits would help the students to visually see how the molecules are reacting. Because most of my students are visual and kinesthetic learners, molecular models would help keep their attention too!

These model kits will make a huge impact on my classroom on a daily basis. Thank you for helping to make Chemistry an easier subject for my students, and fun too! Thank you in advance for your consideration!

Ms. Cushing Cortines School - Vpa 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 three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magnetic Water Kit Class Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $288.09 1 $288.09
Molymod Biological Sciences Molecular Model Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.74 15 $251.10
Molymod Shapes of Molecules Model - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $28.40 1 $28.40

Materials cost

$567.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.84

Sales tax

 $51.93

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$660.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.62

Total project goal

$777.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $777.49

1 Donor

-$155.50

Donations toward project cost

-$132.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.32

match offer

-$621.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$528.69

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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