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Ms. Chan from Sparks, NV is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mini Fridge for Science Experiments

Help me give my students a mini fridge with a freezer and an electric kettle for science labs and projects.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Chan's classroom raised $254

This project is fully funded

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My Students

My students are a group of diverse, middle school, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. We are at a Title One school. Most of my students come from a low socioeconomic background. I strive to have my classroom accessible and equitable, but that becomes a challenge when resources are limited.

My students are current and future scientists who are excited to learn about the world around them through curiosity, observation, data collection, and application.

My students are all eager to learn and make self-discoveries in science. They come to school knowing that it's a safe place where they can create meaningful connections with their peers and teachers. They come with little to no background knowledge of the science content, but they are willing and strive to soak up all the knowledge that is presented to them. My students are wonderful young men and women who are ready to take on the world.

My Project

Science involves the use of food items in many experiments. It requires keeping items chilled, cooled, or hot.

Students need a mini fridge for science experiments to help them visualize and master concepts as well as to keep food and other science specimens cool.

There are many experiments and projects that we have done that require prep work the day before. Many times, obtaining these materials are not feasible without proper timing, such as bringing in ice for a lab that will last the entire day without melting so that the last period of the day can still complete the lab.

For instance, in 6th grade, students learn about the convection cycle. They are introduced to the convection in liquids as a mechanism for energy transfer. They observe the interaction of colored water of different temperatures to determine that warm water rises and cold water descends. Students also observe a model convection chamber to conclude that warm air masses move upward and cool air masses sink. In order to do these experiments, we need the necessary equipment to create a freezing environment (using ice) and a high temperature environment (boiling water) to visualize sinking and rising air or liquid.

In addition, 7th graders work on a chemistry unit that requires a lot of freezing items and boiling water (as they learn about kinetic energy and energy transfer). In having a mini freezer and electric kettle, we would have the necessary materials for students to use throughout the day.

Ms. Chan Sparks Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia? - 3.0 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer - Stainless steel • Best Buy Education $150.98 1 $150.98
AmazonBasics Stainless Steel Portable Fast, Electric Hot Water Kettle for Tea and Coffee, 1 Liter, Silver • Amazon Business $18.69 1 $18.69

Materials cost

$169.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $13.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$215.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.04

Total project goal

$253.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $253.58

1 Donor

-$253.58

Donations toward project cost

-$215.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.04

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 $0.00

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