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Completed: Chemistry Teacher Resources and Supplemental Materials

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"I am one of the science teachers in our small rural school. We have about 250 students in our high school, but many of them take the upper lever science courses. For our size of school, we have a lot of students who take college prep. science classes. We believe that they can all do it, they can all... " MORE
"I am one of the science teachers in our small rural school. We have about 250 students in our high school, but many of them take the upper lever science courses. For our size of school, we have a lot of students who take college prep. science classes. We believe that they can all do it, they can all learn in the right conditions.

These extra teacher resources and supplemental games will allow the teacher to have flexibility in teaching a concept that the students are having a hard time grasping.

The Power Basic Series and chosen chemistry games will help develop the basic fundamental chemistry concepts students need. Through these re-enforcement activities, worksheets, quick labs, and games is a way to get all types of learners engaged during class. This program will review basic atomic structure, elements, and compounds just to name a few lessons. Many students are not audio learners, and do not do well with an all lecture setting. This will allow for many other activities besides just the full lab setting.

By supporting this project, you will be supporting a wide variety of students. Not just those who are cream of the crop, but those who want to take the upper level classes, but need the additional practice and guidance. These students do not like to draw attention to themselves by asking questions out-loud, but this will make it more like a game, and let them practice and ask questions in a more lax environment. Studies have shown it really increases many students understanding. This will allow many students to better understand the concept being taught, making them better prepared for college, and their higher education.

My students need a Power Basics Chemistry Series Kit, a Mendeleev Periodic Table Simulator and 3 games (chem Cubes, ElementO, and Element Challenge). The cost of this proposal is $563, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mrs. J. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 7, 2009
Dear Kristen, Vicki and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, 
Thank you for supporting my classroom. Through the Yahoo party that we had, and all the family support, we did it. Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has really been a god sent for our Rural Schools, thank you for all that you have done. It is really going to pay off in the education that we can provide our students. That you for everything that you have contributed to education, where it be monetary or time for yodeling. You will have a positive impact on my classroom.

With gratitude,
Mrs. J.

On Nov 9, 2009, Mrs. J. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.

Photos coming soon!

Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Michelle W. (volunteer) on Nov 5, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Nov 7, 2009
"This is from all of us in the School district that attened the YODEL PARTY. Thank you for your support in the Party, and here is your reward. Good Luck on getting funded."
Kristen from Niangua, MO gave in support of Mrs.Potteiger's Giving Page on Nov 7, 2009
"I this is my project and I really want these supplies, so I made my Family support me by YAHOOing."
Vicki gave in support of Mrs.Potteiger's Giving Page on Nov 7, 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 7, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 7, 2009
The teacher Mrs. J. on Nov 7, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Mrs. J.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 9, 2009
Packaged the thank-you letters written by Mrs. J.'s students and sent them on to the eligible donor(s).
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 9, 2009
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