Dry Ice Extravaganza (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Dry Ice Extravaganza

Classroom project requested by Ms. B. on Jan 1, 2010

Moderate Poverty

Michigan

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"This project will effectively compete with media special effects in the imaginations of these suburban eleventh and twelfth grade chemistry students who are traditionally underrepresented in physical science careers.

This project will effectively compete with media special effects by providing the..." more»

This project will effectively compete with media special effects by providing the students with hands on experiences to explore gases, specifically dry ice. Students are always fascinated by dry ice experiments. Making our own dry ice would remove the obstacles of paying for, obtaining and storing the dry ice for use. We would simply make our own.

When dry ice is purchased, it quickly sublimates. It is difficult to orchestrate the timing of experiments with purchased dry ice. The solution is to make the dry ice ourselves, when we need it. This would increase the number and scope of chemistry experiments possible in class.

By supporting this grant, you would make it possible for the students to create bubbling solutions, opaque bubbles that fall instead of floating, volcanoes [that staple of yesteryear], watch progressive levels of candles extinguished, view acid-base color changes and much more. This would add a welcome relief from all the equations associated with the gas laws. hide»

My students need a dry ice maker to effectively study the gas laws using inquiry. details»

Apr 19 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Ms. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Apr 18 Ms. B. the Teacher

Dear Cynthia, Lee and Cameron,

Thank you all for supporting this project. Ready access to dry ice will multiply the number of exciting laboratory experiments we will be able to complete in class. Your support will definitely make this class more hands-on, minds-on science. Students learn by doing.

Without your support, we would have had minimal or no dry ice supply. Having dry ice available on demand will eliminate the difficulties of finding, buying, storing and having enough dry ice on hand for the planned experiments. Since dry ice sublimates very quickly, it has always been necessary to buy twice as much as you think you need.

Again, the students will be very excited and pleased. Also, the other science teachers in the department will be glad to have access to this resource.
With gratitude,
Ms. B.

Reply to the classroom

Apr 18 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Apr 18 Cynthia from Mount Pleasant, MI

"I donated because I want to support kids in Michigan."

Apr 16 Lee gave from New Jersey

Apr 11 Ms. B. the Teacher

"Your support for this project is greatly appreciated. Students become totally involved in experiments using dry ice. Thank you."

Apr 11 Ms. B. the Teacher

"Your support of this project will enable countless students to be involved in exciting hands-on activities. Thank you."

Apr 11 Ms. B. the Teacher

"Thank you very much for your support of this project. On-demand dry ice will be a significant component of many engaging experiments."

Apr 06 Cynthia gave from Mount Pleasant, MI

Apr 02 Cameron gave from troy, MI

Feb 09 Shira N an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Feb 08 Maria S a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

Please notify our staff of any messages or photos of concern.

Jan 1, 2010Ms. B. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
DRY ICE MAKER - FRIGIMAT JR	Sargent-Welch	$98.06	1	$98.06

Vendor Shipping Charges				$0.00
State Sales Tax				$0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$1.47
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$9.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$108.53
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$23.82
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$132.35
3 Donors				-$132.35
To Go				$0.00