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Ms. Williams from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Flavors of Innovation: A Journey in Experiential Cooking

Help me give my students Experiential materials that will allow them to learn how to use technology in culinary arts.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $568

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are brimming with culinary talent and creativity and eager to take their skills to the next level through experiential learning opportunities. This project will supply budding chefs with non-electric cooking materials, including a sous vide immersion circulator and battery-operated kitchen tools, to prepare them for high-stakes cooking competitions and foster a deeper understanding of modern culinary techniques.

Through this initiative, students will engage in interactive learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom.

Using a sous vide machine, they will learn to master precision cooking—a skill highly valued in the professional culinary world. They will explore temperature control, food safety, and the science of flavor infusion, gaining insights into techniques used by world-class chefs. Battery-operated tools such as hand mixers, blenders, and torches will allow them to practice versatile cooking methods, enabling them to experiment with recipes and presentations without relying on traditional electrical appliances.

By providing non-electric materials, we also teach sustainability and resourcefulness. Students will develop strategies to prepare exceptional dishes even in limited-resource settings. This mirrors real-world scenarios, where chefs must often adapt to unique challenges in catering, food trucks, or outdoor culinary events.

Ms. Williams Dr Henry A Wise Junior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 200 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
CHEFMAN Cordless Portable Immersion Blender 5-in-1 Blender Set, Ice Crushing Power with One-Touch Speed Control, Comes with Potato Masher, Whisk, Chopper, Beaker, and Storage Case, Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
KitchenBoss Sous Vide Cooker Machine: Ultra-quiet 1100 Watt IPX7 Waterproof Water Thermal Immersion Circulator Accurate Temperature Control Digital Display Slow Cooking Sous-vide • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
KitchenAid Go™ Cordless Blade Grinder - battery included, KBGR111 • Amazon Business $80.99 1 $80.99
Presto 01362 6-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure Cooker • Amazon Business $67.54 1 $67.54
EVERIE Sous Vide Container 12 Quart EVC-12 with Collapsible Hinged Lid Compatible with Anova Nano or AN500-US00 or Anova Pro 3.0, Also Fits Instant Pot • Amazon Business $34.64 1 $34.64
Messermeister Cheflamme Mini Culinary Torch, Black - Up to 2,000 Degrees Fahrenheit & 35 Minute Burn Time - Self-igniting Piezo Ignition - Child-Proof Safety Lock - Fuel Sold Separately • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
MOMODA Sous Vide Cooking Bags - Set of 20 | BPA-Free Reusable Vacuum Seal Bags with Air Valve for Joule and Anova Cookers | Freezer Safe Vacuum Food Storage Bags with Upgraded Electric Pump Included • Amazon Business $22.86 1 $22.86

Materials cost

$420.96

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$482.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.15

Total project goal

$567.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $567.68

11 Donors

-$536.80

Donations toward project cost

-$461.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$75.52

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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