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Ms. Johnson from Richmond, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Colorful Chemistry Labs: All Students Can Learn Science!

My students need a color printer, ink, paper and thermometers to participate in the most engaging science labs differentiated for each individual learner!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Johnson's classroom raised $419

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My students' brilliantly diverse and interesting backgrounds make this urban high school a lively place! Imagine seeing games and activities from many different cultures, hearing languages from around the globe, and watching the interactions of independent, strong-willed teenagers day in and day out. This is my high school, and I have yet to see a day that is not full of life!

A vibrant mix of languages, backgrounds, talents, and goals are shared in my classroom, presenting many unique learning opportunities and challenges.

Poverty and crime are very prevalent in the area; nearly every student receives free and reduced lunch and many students carry traumatic home experiences with them every day. Despite their circumstances, my students remain positive and resilient. I strive to make my classroom a place where growth and optimism towards education are encouraged, while science is taught and explored through labs, hands-on activities and teamwork. We need the tools to fully support this mission, and my students will leave chemistry with the confidence and skills to succeed in and beyond my classroom.

My Project

The best way to help my students learn science is to let them discover it for themselves. Due to a lack of supplies, we currently work in lab groups of approximately 6 students. My goal is to have students working in groups of 2 or 3, so that everyone has a more engaging lab experience. A class set of 20 thermometers would allow the students to work in smaller groups, taking control of their own learning. Thermometers have already been used for lab activities teaching the states of matter, phase changes, and heat of reactions. They can and will continue to be used across all subjects areas and topics.

Chemistry labs utilizing color-coded materials will make labs accessible for all learners, especially those who cannot read lab procedures but are eager to discover science.

With a color printer, ink, and paper we will be able to print and label materials, steps, and necessary skills in color. This will ensure all students can participate and observe laboratory phenomenon, despite a lack of skills to listen, read, or speak about it. My hope is that when all students are able to participate fully in labs, all students will succeed in and enjoy learning science!

Ms. Johnson John F Kennedy High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

199 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Thermometer 305Mm -20/150C� • Sargent-Welch $5.67 20 $113.40
Epson XP-640 Expression Premium Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner & Copier • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
GPC Image 5 Pack Compatible Ink Cartridge Replacement for Epson 410XL 410 XL T410XL020 (1 Black, 1 Photo Black, 1 Cyan, 1 Magenta, 1 Yellow) for Epson Expression XP-830 XP-630 XP-530 XP-635 Printers • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Neenah Astrobrights Premium Color Paper Assortment, 24 lb, 8.5 x 11 Inches, 500 Sheets, Happy • Amazon Business $10.19 4 $40.76

Materials cost

$294.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.91

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$355.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.73

Total project goal

$418.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $418.19

2 Donors

-$418.19

Donations toward project cost

-$355.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.73

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