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Ms. Barba from Rio Grande City TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Environmental Issues

Help me give my students the resources they need to be successful in the science classroom.

  • 3 donors
  • $186 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Introducing appliances like a toaster and a microwave into a science classroom focused on a lesson on Climate and The Environment can offer several educational benefits:

Demonstrating Energy Usage: Toaster and microwave use can illustrate the consumption of energy resources, highlighting the connection between everyday actions and their environmental impact.

Students can learn about the energy requirements of common appliances and explore ways to minimize energy usage to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate climate change.

Exploring Food Production and Consumption: Toaster and microwave use provide opportunities to discuss the environmental implications of food production and consumption. Students can investigate the energy, water, and land resources required to produce, process, and transport food, as well as the associated greenhouse gas emissions.

Investigating Waste Generation: Toaster and microwave use can facilitate discussions about waste generation and management. Students can explore the environmental consequences of food waste, packaging materials, and disposable utensils, considering alternatives to minimize waste production and promote sustainability.

Analyzing Environmental Policies: Toaster and microwave use can prompt discussions about environmental policies and regulations aimed at mitigating climate change and protecting natural resources. Students can examine government initiatives, industry standards, and community actions to address environmental challenges, evaluate their effectiveness, and advocate for policy changes to promote sustainability and environmental stewardship.

Promoting Sustainable Practices: Toaster and microwave use can inspire students to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives.

Overall, incorporating appliances like a toaster and a microwave into a science classroom focused on a lesson on Climate and The Environment provides students with valuable opportunities to explore energy usage, food production and consumption, waste generation, environmental policies, and sustainable practices. These hands-on learning experiences deepen students' understanding of environmental issues and empower them to take meaningful action to address climate change and promote environmental sustainability.

Ms. Barba
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Galanz GLCMKZ07GNR07 Retro Countertop Microwave Oven with Auto Cook & Reheat, Defrost, Quick Start Functions, Easy Clean with Glass Turntable, Pull Handle.7 cu ft, Green • Amazon Business $95.67 1 $95.67
SEEDEEM Toaster 2 Slice, Bread Toaster with LCD Display, 7 Shade Settings, 1.４'' Variable Extra Wide Slots Toaster with Cancel, Bagel, Defrost, Reheat Functions, Removable Crumb Tray, 900W, Azure Blue • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$125.66

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$157.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.80

Total project goal

$185.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $185.34

2 Donors

-$83.27

Donations toward project cost

-$83.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$87.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$74.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.69

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 $0.00

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