You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

Mrs. Boyles from Lebanon OR is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Chem-mystery: Unraveling Chemistry Concepts Through Forensics

Help me give my students these forensic kits, which will help students learn about chemistry through the lens of forensic science!

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $1,131 still needed

expires Aug 14

  • Be the first to donate!
  • $1,131 still needed
Give

My Project

In our quest to enrich students' learning experiences, we aim to introduce an exciting blend of chemistry and forensic science.

By incorporating a blood typing kit, fiber analysis kit, and forensics chemistry kit into our curriculum, we aim to provide students with a hands-on, immersive journey into the world of investigative science.

Firstly, a blood typing kit offers invaluable insights into principles of immunology and human biology. Understanding blood types is not only crucial for medical applications but also serves as a fundamental aspect of forensic analysis. Students will delve into the intricacies of blood compatibility, transfusion reactions, and the significance of blood evidence in crime scene investigations.

Secondly, a fiber analysis enables students to explore the microscopic world of textile fibers and their role in forensic science. Through microscopy and chemical tests, students will unravel the unique properties of various fibers, linking them to suspects, victims, or crime scenes. This hands-on experience fosters critical thinking and analytical skills while reinforcing concepts of organic chemistry and material science.

The forensics chemistry kit equips students with the tools necessary to decipher complex chemical clues at crime scenes. From analyzing unknown substances to identifying trace elements, students will apply principles of analytical chemistry in real-world scenarios. By immersing themselves in simulated crime scenes, students will develop problem-solving abilities and gain a deeper appreciation for the role of chemistry in forensic investigations.

These supplies will serve as pieces of a larger storyline involving a crime committed within our school. Through this engaging narrative, students will assume the roles of forensic scientists, applying their knowledge of chemistry and forensics to solve the mystery. With your support, we can provide students with a dynamic, interactive learning experience that not only sparks their curiosity but also prepares them for future careers in science and law enforcement.

Mrs. Boyles
Grades 9-12
  • Lebanon High School
  • Lebanon, OR
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 100 students.

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Boyles is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Innovating Science Forensic Chemistry Determination of Unknown Substance Kit - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $109.27 3 $327.81
Innovating Science Forensic Analysis of Fabric and Fibers - High School - Adult • School Specialty $162.97 2 $325.94
Innovating Science ABO Blood Typing Lab - Grades 6-12 - Adult • School Specialty $45.37 4 $181.48

Materials cost

$835.23

Vendor shipping charges

$83.52

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$961.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$169.64

Total project goal

$1,130.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,130.92

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$1,130.92

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Lebanon","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[9480209],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"OR","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":8313002,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":1131,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/chem-mystery-unraveling-chemistry-conce/8313002/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":true,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":100,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Boyles","isEquityFocus":false,"authorIds":{"9480209":{"owner":"Mrs. Boyles","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8313002],"proposalHash":"1692526006","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9480209_orig.jpg?crop=1284,1284,x0,y573&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1708992633596","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":6,"teacherChallengeId":22309975,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9480209,"schoolCounty":"Linn","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"OR","name":"Oregon"}}