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Ms. Klosowski from Waianae, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Physics of Food: Chew on This!

Help me give my students basic food tools and supplies, such as snacks and healthy options; All snacks will be incorporated in experiments or used as an incentive.

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  • $753 goal

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Density Discoveries with Drinks and Layers:

Imagine the "oohs" and "aahs" as vibrant liquids stack neatly, revealing the unseen world of density.

The swirling colors on filter paper from candy dyes offer a beautiful introduction to separation and solubility. Even the chewiness of a gummy bear becomes a lesson in long molecular chains! Finally, the simple act of popcorn popping unveils the power of pressure and phase change.

These aren't just snacks; they're engaging, multisensory experiences that make science accessible and, dare I say, delicious! By connecting these concepts to something familiar and enjoyable, you're sparking curiosity and laying a solid foundation for deeper scientific understanding. What a brilliant way to make learning both memorable and fun!

States of Matter Snack Attack:

Concept: Solids, liquids, gases, phase changes (melting, freezing).

Snack: Start with frozen grapes (solid). Observe them melting into a liquid. Discuss the energy transfer involved. You could even demonstrate sublimation with dry ice (solid to gas – handle with caution and adult supervision!) and relate it to the "smoke" effect.

Chromatography with Candy Colors:

Concept: Separation of mixtures, solubility.

Snack: Use colorful candies like Skittles or M& Ms and water on coffee filter paper to separate the dyes. Students can observe the different colors traveling at varying rates due to their solubility in water and interaction with the paper.

Polymers You Can Eat:

Concept: Polymers, molecular structure, elasticity.

Snack: Homemade gummy bears! The gelatin in gummy bears is a polymer. Discuss how the long chains of molecules give them their chewy texture. You could even experiment with different amounts of gelatin to see how it affects the "stretchiness."

Ms. Klosowski Waianae High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Waianae, HI View local requests

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
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 4 $196.48
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 3 $134.97
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 6 $77.82
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 2 $71.94
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Tubs /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $26.99 2 $53.98

Materials cost

$535.19

Vendor shipping charges

 $42.97

Sales tax

 $23.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$639.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.90

Total project goal

$752.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $752.64

2 Donors

-$376.32

Donations toward project cost

-$319.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.45

Matching donations from our partners

-$376.32

Match offers toward project cost

-$319.87

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.45

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