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Mr. Wallace from Madison, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Kitchen Chemistry - Chemistry for Everyone

My students need chemicals and chemistry kits to conduct meaningful experiments for their chemistry class.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wallace's classroom raised $468

This project is fully funded

My Students

Ever had a science class without any hands on experiences. My students have. They enjoy experiencing the discovery that comes with hands on lab work. With some simple "kitchen" chemistry they have been able to gain some understanding of how chemistry works. Yet, they want some "real" chemistry.

My students are those that for various reasons cannot attend the local middle or high school.

We are in fact an alternative school. The students often feel like they don't get the same learning opportunities that "normal" students receive. Their family background may not be one of any interest in education or in some cases they have never enjoyed any success in school and have fallen behind in reading and math skills. Some have issues with the police or other social issues. Regardless, they are good kids who need to challenged and given opportunities to grow. I have students who are parents, been to jail, live with someone other than a parent, and in some cases move from home to home. Our school is small, only 17 students. Although I lack books, supplies, and equipment, we have a website on kitchen chemistry that has been developed by the students. The majority of my students are black and all are considered poor.

My Project

The chemicals and chemistry kits will allow my students to conduct meaningful experiments that will allow them to see, touch, and smell what they read and hear about science. Two of students are very interested in science and they will benefit greatly from these resources. They will be able to utilize the lab experience to expand their basic understanding of chemistry and continue to strengthen their interest in pursuing science after high school. The other students will be able to "do" chemistry and thus not be bored with learning about science. Students will learn about elements, compounds, and chemical reactions. These resources will allow me to go beyond the simple and let all my students experience the complex. It will lead to higher order thinking skill development.

Chemistry occurs everyday.

It can be found under sink, when cooking the meals, or in the garage. Schools like ours often have little or no lab equipment or materials. By funding this project, students will be able to gain a better understanding of chemistry and how it works. For some students these resources will be the spark that ignites an interest in pursuing science and may make school a fun place to be.

Mr. Wallace Madison Student Support Center Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

10 students impacted 33donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hydrochloric Acid, 1 M (3% v/v), Laboratory Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.46 1 $5.46
Metal Strips Set, Laboratory Grade • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.55 2 $15.10
Baking Powder, 175 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $2.80 1 $2.80
Calcium Sulfate Hemihydrate, Powder, 500g, Reagent Grade • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.65 1 $5.65
Nickel (II) Chloride Hexahydrate, Reagent Grade, 100 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.10 1 $15.10
Acetone, Laboratory Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.65 1 $5.65
Lithium Chloride, 1 M, Laboratory Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.41 1 $6.41
Potassium Chloride, Granular, ACS Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.07 1 $8.07
Calcium Chloride, Anhydrous, Pellets, 4-8 Mesh, Laboratory Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.41 1 $6.41
Strontium Chloride, 6-Hydrate, Reagent Grade, 100 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.45 1 $9.45
Salicylic Acid, Laboratory Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.86 1 $16.86
Methanol, Reagent Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.46 1 $5.46
Sulfuric Acid, 18.0 M, Plastic-Coated Safety Bottle, ACS Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $13.06 1 $13.06
Zinc Nitrate Hexahydrate, Laboratory Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $13.96 1 $13.96
Aluminum Nitrate Nonahydrate, Reagent Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.62 1 $16.62
Cupric Nitrate, Trihydrate, Reagent Grade, 25 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.12 1 $7.12
Magnesium Nitrate, 6-Hydrate, Reagent Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $14.01 1 $14.01
Copper (II) Sulfate Solution, 1 M (16%), Laboratory Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.60 1 $6.60
Iron Filings • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.22 1 $5.22
Isopropyl Alcohol, 16 oz • Carolina Biological Supply Company $2.80 2 $5.60
Sodium Hydroxide, Pellets, Laboratory Grade, 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $6.60 1 $6.60
Potassium Hydroxide, Pellets, Laboratory Grade 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $8.07 1 $8.07
Cool Blue Light Class Chemistry Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $51.77 1 $51.77
Red Cabbage Jiffy Juice Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $9.97 1 $9.97
Scent of an Ester Demo Chemistry Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $26.84 1 $26.84
Inorganic Reaction Chemistry Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.52 1 $37.52

Materials cost

$325.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$397.80

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.20

Total project goal

$468.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $468.00

30 Donors

-$468.00

Donations toward project cost

-$397.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.20

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