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Dr. David Rich from Norwalk, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Help me give my students polymer lab kits that with help demonstrate the science of polymers, highlight Asian and Pacific Islander STEM contributions and help foster environmental responsibility for the future of microplastic abatement into our environment.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. David Rich's classroom raised $461

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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.

My Project

In May we will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage month by highlighting the STEM achievements of scientists of these cultures.

The contributions in the field of polymer science by Asian and Pacific Islander scientists will be examined and celebrated.

Experiments that both demonstrate and allow students to experience the science of polymers and will also be used show there utility in modern civilization. We will experiential learning to address disparities that exist in the recognition of these and other cultures in STEM fields.

We will use multiple lessons and hands-on activities to show invention, give credit to inventors that are/were not celebrate because of their race, geographical location and/or cultural bias. We will demonstrate the wonders of polymers and how they are gifts with great responsibility, in making sure that we minimize the impact of microplastics in our environment, food and water.

Dr. David Rich Brien McMahon High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Norwalk, CT 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fizz Wizard and Jammin' Jelly Reaction Class Chemistry Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $73.76 1 $73.76
Innovating Science Polymers, Making Fluorescent Worms, Black - High School - Adult • School Specialty $60.89 1 $60.89
Carolina STEM Challenge: Make It Bounce Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $56.48 1 $56.48
Carolina Chemonstrations: Polyurethane Foam Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $53.06 1 $53.06
Nylon Synthesis Demo Chemistry Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $32.08 1 $32.08
Sodium Polyacrylate Snow Polymer Laboratory Grade 500 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $27.45 1 $27.45
Silly Putty Pack of 3 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.52 1 $15.52
How to Give Up Plastic: A Guide to Changing the World, One Plastic Bottle at a Time • Amazon Business $13.25 1 $13.25
Asian American Women in Science: An Asian American History Book for Kids (Biographies for Kids) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Clear Colorless Superabsorbent Polymer Spheres • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.78 1 $7.78

Materials cost

$350.26

Vendor shipping charges

 $6.09

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$391.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.11

Total project goal

$460.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $460.71

3 Donors

-$225.94

Donations toward project cost

-$199.55

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.39

Matching donations from our partners

-$225.94

Match offers toward project cost

-$192.05

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.89

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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