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Dr. Ogden from Fremont, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dive Into Gastronomy and Culinary Class

Help me give my students gastronomical tools and culinary education to create artisanal foods to enjoy.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Ogden's classroom raised $734

This project is fully funded

My Project

A totally new class is being presented at the middle school level. It will be a journey through gastronomy. A unique chance to learn and to see what life as a chef might be like. A main goal and benefit of this project is to enable students to use easy culinary menus for students to be able to take home a recreate at home, as well as enjoy just having fun while learning. The items, like food coloring and pans, from this project will be used in multiple recipes, so they will be helpful all year long.

This coming year, I will teach at least two semesters' worth of students the art of culinary.

Introducing them to both chefs and food scientists, as well as asking them to create culinary delights of their own. Students will be able to take some of their creations home to share with family and friends, with items like take-home containers from this project.

This project includes a wide assortment of requests that are all related to culinary and cooking. I have requested pans and measurement items that will stay in the classroom from year to year. Items like the cookbooks and lesson plans will be used by the teacher, but the students will have access to. Then you have items like food coloring that will be used each year and then need to be updated. The torch will allow for gastronomy lessons that include fire, while the Sodium Alginate and pipettes will allow us to create boba-type drinks. The cheesecloth would allow for both cheese and other gastronomic delights.

Dr. Ogden Centerville Middle School Grades 6-8 Fremont, CA View local requests

More than a third 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
NutriChef 10-Piece Nonstick Carbon Steel Baking Pan Set with Silicone Handles Blue (NCBK10S) • Quill.com $74.28 1 $74.28
Mercer Culinary Double-Zip 17-Pocket Knife Case,Black • Amazon Business $69.87 1 $69.87
FACS: Full STEAM Ahead • Nasco $53.54 1 $53.54
Giwrmu 8 oz 75 Pack Paper Soup Cup Disposable, Paper Food Containers with Lids, Kraft Ice Cream Container for Soups, Stews, Ice Creams, Sorbet and Salads • Amazon Business $35.27 1 $35.27
250 Pack Disposable Paper Food Tray - Paperboard Tray for Carnivals, Fairs, Festivals, and Picnics | Holds Nachos, Fries, Hot Corn Dogs, and More! (White, 2lb) • Amazon Business $32.95 1 $32.95
Stainless Steel Rolling Pin, Baking Set, Rolling pin with thickness rings, Silicone baking mat, and white storage base. Baking tools, are packed in a luxurious giftable box by ZLion. • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
bella Classic Rotating Belgian Waffle Maker with Nonstick Plates, Removable Drip Tray, Adjustable Browning Control and Cool Touch Handles, Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $31.51 1 $31.51
8 Cup Large Glass Measuring Cup - Kitchen Mixing Bowl, Liquid Measure Cups, Glass Bakeware Set, Punch Bowl, Batter Bowl. • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Calcium Chloride Anhydrous Pellets 4 to 8 Mesh Laboratory Grade 2 kg • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.25 1 $20.25
Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World: Recipes & Stories from The Most Magical Place on Earth • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
CRAFT911 Candy Thermometer with Pot Clip - Deep Fry Oil Thermometer for Frying - Cooking Thermometer for Frying Oil Candle Making Hot Oil Deep Fryer Thermometer 8" Side of Pot Thermometer - 2 Pack • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Cotton Farm Grade 100 Premium Cheese Cloths - Precision Straining & More; 45 Sq Ft (5x1 yards); 100% Unbleached Cotton Cheesecloth; Reusable with Hemmed 2 Edges; Ultra-Dense (the finest) Butter Muslin • Amazon Business $14.60 1 $14.60
McCormick Culinary Egg Shade (Yellow) Food Color, 32 fl oz - One 32 Fluid Ounce Bottle of Egg-Shade Food Coloring With Bright, Lively Yellow Color Perfect for Frosting, Icing, Cakes, Cookies and More • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Sondiko Butane Torch with Fuel Gauge S907, Refillable Soldering Torch Lighter with Adjustable Flame for Welding, Resin Art, Industrial, Pink & Black(Butane Gas Not Included) • Amazon Business $13.85 1 $13.85
Sweese Porcelain Souffle Dishes, Ramekins - 4 Ounce for Souffle, Creme Brulee and Ice Cream - Set of 6, Turquoise • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
IMUSA USA Tortilla Press, 8 Inch, Silver • Amazon Business $12.39 1 $12.39
KSENDALO Small Stainless Steel Utensil Holder, SUS304 Silverware Utensil Drying Rack, Utility Sturdy Home Kitchen Daily Use Utensil Drainer for Countertop, Silver (5.32inch Tall) • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Sodium Alginate Powder 4 oz, Pure Food Grade Bulk Ingredient for Thickening, Premium Molecular Gastronomy Component - Non-GMO and Vegan - by Fit Lane Nutrition • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
McCormick Culinary Blue Food Coloring, 16 fl oz - One 16 Fluid Ounce Bottle of Blue Food Coloring Liquid to Add Color to Cakes, Cookies, Icings and Fillings • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
McCormick Culinary Red Food Coloring, 16 fl oz - One 16 Fluid Ounce Bottle of Red Food Coloring Liquid for Adding Rich Color to Cakes, Cookies, Icings, and More • Amazon Business $8.31 1 $8.31
Pipet Dropper Dispos Grad 150x55mm Pk20 • Ward's Science $2.51 3 $7.53
McCormick Culinary Green Food Coloring, 16 fl oz - One 16 Fluid Ounce Bottle Green Liquid Food Coloring, Add Vivid Green Color to Cakes, Cookies, Icings and More • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost

$534.24

Vendor shipping charges

$2.63

Sales tax

$48.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$623.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$110.08

Total project goal

$733.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$733.84

11 Donors

-$480.41

Donations toward project cost

-$419.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$60.81

match offer

-$240.21

Match offer toward project cost

-$204.18

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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$0.00

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