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Coach McCuskey from Reno, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Convection Currents Circus

Help me give my students a new way to understand convection currents with lava lamps and dewar flasks, thanks!

FULLY FUNDED! Coach McCuskey's classroom raised $567

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

Acquiring lava lamps for illustrating conduction and dewar flasks for liquid nitrogen storage greatly enhances science education. Lava lamps serve as captivating visual aids, vividly demonstrating heat conduction principles in a memorable way, fostering student engagement and comprehension. On the other hand, dewar flasks provide a safe and practical means to store and showcase liquid nitrogen, allowing hands-on exploration of cryogenic concepts. These tools not only make abstract scientific concepts tangible but also create a dynamic and immersive learning environment. By investing in such educational resources, I can elevate the effectiveness and excitement of my science instruction.

Coach McCuskey North Valleys High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
U.S.SOLID 10L Cryogenic Container Liquid Nitrogen LN2 Tank Dewar with Straps 6 Canisters • Amazon Business $252.44 1 $252.44
Lava The Original 2117 14.5-Inch Silver Base Lamp with Orange Wax in Blue Liquid • Amazon Business $32.35 3 $97.05
The Original Lava Brand Lava Motion Lamp 14.5" Pink Purple Silver • Amazon Business $47.85 2 $95.70

Materials cost

$445.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.04

Total project goal

$566.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $566.91

1 Donor

-$566.91

Donations toward project cost

-$481.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.04

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