Help me give my students excel to their fullest potential while in the science classroom.
6 donors
$298 goal
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Hooray! This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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.
Using a refrigerator in a science classroom when focusing on a lesson on Climate and The Environment can offer several educational benefits:
Understanding Energy Efficiency: Refrigerators consume a significant amount of energy, making them relevant to discussions about energy efficiency and its impact on the environment.
By examining the energy consumption of refrigerators and exploring ways to improve their efficiency, students can gain insights into the importance of reducing energy usage to mitigate climate change and conserve natural resources.
Investigating Refrigerants and Global Warming Potential: Refrigerators use refrigerants, which can contribute to global warming if released into the atmosphere. Students can learn about the different types of refrigerants used in refrigerators, their global warming potential (GWP), and their environmental impact.
Exploring Food Storage and Preservation: Refrigerators are essential for food storage and preservation, influencing food consumption patterns and waste generation. Students can examine the environmental implications of food storage practices, including refrigeration's role in reducing food spoilage, minimizing food waste, and supporting sustainable food systems.
Analyzing Lifecycle Assessments: Refrigerators provide opportunities to conduct lifecycle assessments, evaluating the environmental impact of appliances from production to disposal. Students can investigate the energy, water, and materials used in refrigerator manufacturing, transportation, and disposal, as well as the associated greenhouse gas emissions and waste generation.
Promoting Sustainable Consumer Behavior: Refrigerators are common household appliances, making them relevant to discussions about sustainable consumer behavior.
Overall, using a refrigerator in a science classroom when focusing on a lesson on Climate and The Environment provides students with valuable opportunities to explore energy efficiency, refrigerants and global warming potential, food storage and preservation, lifecycle assessments, and sustainable consumer behavior. 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.
Frigidaire EFR840-MINT EFR840 Retro Mini Fridge with Freezer & Side Bottle Opener-Small 2 Door Refrigerator for Office Bar or College Dorm Room-3.2 Cu Ft, Mint
• Amazon Business
$219.99
1
$219.99
Materials cost
$219.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.30
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$253.29
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$44.70
Total project goal
$297.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$297.99
3 Donors
-$139.80
Donations toward project cost
-$138.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$0.90
Matching donations from our partners
-$134.58
Match offers toward project cost
-$114.39
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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