"Chemistry for Young Women!
I teach in an inner city all girls public high school that has a math/science focus. This is our third year of existence and is the first year we are offering high school chemistry. The school building we are in was formerly a junior high and the science department is...
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"Chemistry for Young Women!
I teach in an inner city all girls public high school that has a math/science focus. This is our third year of existence and is the first year we are offering high school chemistry. The school building we are in was formerly a junior high and the science department is well equipped for junior high science. Unfortunately, we have many needs before we can have an effective high school chemistry program. Because we are a school-within-a-school (yet at a separate location), our school's budget falls under our parent school. The fact that one school operates on two separate locations makes money tight. Couple that with huge district cuts this year, and we have no science budget. All equipment, consumables, and chemicals must be obtained through grants. By looking through the lab experiments I expect us to complete this year, I made a list of all the equipment that we will need and do not yet have. This list includes basic lab equipment such as a scale that will weigh to 0.01 grams, side-arm flasks, pipets, Buchner funnels, volumetric flasks, and a distillation flask. It is the goal of our school that all girls who choose, will have the opportunity to go to college and the skills to succeed there. It is essential that these girls have experience doing laboratory experiments that utilize these items.
My students need 7 Science laboratory supplies, including pipettes, flasks, an electronic balance and funnels.
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Mrs. M. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 22, 2009
Dear Paula A., Kathy, Portland Area SAS Employees, Catriona, Shanna, Catherine, Mr. Stuckwisch, Kitty, Sarah, Anna S King, Erin, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Anonymous Donor,
Wow! It brings me so much joy to see that so many people are pleased to give toward the education of young women. Your gifts are appreciated by me and my students. The equipment that you have purchased will increase the students' readiness for college laboratory sciences as well as raise the bar for the lab experiments we will be able to conduct in our classroom. This was a costly proposal and it is very exciting to have many generous people contribute to see it fully funded. I am so grateful! Thank you, thank you, thank you! With gratitude,
Mrs. M.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Oregon
Where is the classroom located? 
Submitted:
Sep 20, 2009
| Expires:
Feb 26, 2010
Great news -- this project is now a reality! We ordered the materials and they were sent directly to the classroom.
| Materials |
Vendor |
Price |
# |
Total |
| Weighing Paper, 3 x 3 |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$5.75 |
1 |
$5.75
|
| Scout™ Pro Portable Electronic Balances, 120g Capacity |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$444.00 |
1 |
$444.00
|
| Porcelain Buchner Funnel, 120 mL |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$15.70 |
8 |
$125.60
|
| Pyrex Borosilicate Flat Bottom Flasks - 500 mL, Pk/6 |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$77.00 |
1 |
$77.00
|
| Pyrex Vista Filter Flask, Heavy Wall, With Tublation and Graduations - 500ml, Pk/6 |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$83.00 |
1 |
$83.00
|
| Distilling Flasks (Pyrex Borosilicate) - 125 mL |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$21.05 |
1 |
$21.05
|
| Pyrex® Vista™ Volumetric Pipette - 10 mL |
Frey Scientific, Inc. |
$97.00 |
1 |
$97.00
|
| |
| Vendor Shipping Charges |
$85.34 |
| State Sales Tax |
$0.00 |
| 3rd Party Payment Processing Fee |
$12.80 |
| Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package |
$9.00 |
| Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org |
$960.54 |
| Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org |
$210.85 |
| Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org |
$1,171.39 |
| Partner Funding Offer |
-$585.70 |
| 12 Donors |
-$585.69 |
| To Go |
$0.00 |
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 9-12
School type:
Magnet
Teacher's funded projects:
3
Thank-you punctuality:
50%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Cori S. (volunteer)
on Sep 22, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Sep 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because I am a proud holder of a B.S. in Biology, and I want to encourage the next generation of girls that science is rewarding, challenging, and, of course, fun!"
Erin
from California
gave
on Oct 6, 2009
"Thank you so much! I, too have a B.S. in biology and am teaching because I want others to enjoy science as much as I do!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Oct 6, 2009
"Harriet Tubman Academy for Young Women ROCKS!"
Anna S King
from Oregon
gave
on Oct 8, 2009
"So do you! Thank you so much for the gift! It is very much appreciated!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Oct 8, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
Sarah
from Oregon
gave
on Oct 8, 2009
"Thank you for your help!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Oct 8, 2009
"
In the spirit of community, the Portland Area employees of SAS Instiute have joined together to support local educators needs."
Portland Area SAS Employees
from Beaverton, OR
gave
in support of SAS Education Division Giving Page
on Nov 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because all girls deserve an opportunity to explore Math and Science to the fullest extent of their curiosity. Underprivileged girls need a helping hand and a role model. Thanks to the teacher for doing this!"
"Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Nov 19, 2009
"I am a former science teacher and am currently grad school researching equity and dropout issues. I love helping students reach their full potential...and seeing teachers who are passionate in making that happen!"
Shanna
from Austin, TX
gave
on Nov 20, 2009
"I gave to this project because I like the idea of helping girls be more successful in college. "
Kathy
from Aloha, OR
gave
on Nov 20, 2009
Kitty
from Manchester, MI
gave
on Nov 21, 2009
"Science Rocks!!!"
A donor
gave
on Nov 21, 2009
"I used to attend Tubman back when it was co-ed and, honestly, not a very good school, and have fairly unpleasant memories of it...I was surprised and very pleased to learn that it has turned to this kind of emphasis on high achievement for girls. Science is awesome!"
Catriona
from Portland, OR
gave
on Nov 21, 2009
"Thank you all so much!
I can't tell you how exciting it is to see that our $1170 project is almost funded. For a short time, I thought maybe it would not be funded before the school year ended in June. Now I see that it will be funded and we will be receiving chemistry equipment very soon.
I can't not thank you enough!"
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Nov 21, 2009
"I gave to this project because I'm currently finishing up a Ph.D. in astrophysics with a focus on the chemical enrichment of the universe--all thanks to the encouragement I got from my awesome high school chemistry teacher and my introduction to scientific experimentation in our high school chem lab. I hope you and your students have as many great experiences together as my high school chem teacher and I had. Good luck and happy experimenting!"
Anna
from Richmond, KY
gave
in honor of Mr. Stuckwisch
on Nov 21, 2009
"I gave to this project in honor of Adam Lambert, a talented young musician who strongly supports education in our schools. "
Paula A.
from California
gave
on Nov 22, 2009
"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."
gave
on Nov 22, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 22, 2009
The teacher Mrs. M.
on Nov 22, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. M.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jeana T. (staff member)
on Nov 23, 2009
"I'm so glad this project has been funded! I majored in math, have an MS in geology and have been working in biochemistry for over 30 years. My daughter graduated from college last spring with a degree is chemistry, and we were both inspired by our high school teachers. Good luck to you all!"
Kitty
from Manchester, MI
on Nov 24, 2009
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