You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Time is running out! Make your 2025 tax-deductible gift before midnight on December 31.

Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Becker from Friendswood, TX is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Becker is requesting

Molecular Models: The Key to Chemistry

My students need 7 sets of molecular models to teach my chemistry unit for this upcoming year. The models will be used for future students as well

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Becker's classroom raised $397

This project is fully funded

My Students

Chemistry is one of the most difficult units for 8th grade students to understand. This is usually the first year they are exposed to it and the foundational information can be too abstract for many students to comprehend. Using molecular models transforms abstract ideas into tangible learning.

My students are an amazing collection of gifted children who are looking to be the future leaders of tomorrow.

They have a thirst for knowledge and are among the most creative and innovative people I have ever had the privilege to teach. It is an honor to teach them and I feel like the luckiest teacher in the world.

My Project

Molecular models are an integral part of learning chemistry. These models will be used for the entire chemistry unit as I teach students about atoms, molecules, elements, compounds and even chemical reactions. They will also be used during our astronomy unit as we discuss spectroscopy and also to review for the STAAR exam. Finally, they will be used as we begin to discuss photosynthesis, cellular respiration, and biomolecules for our post-STAAR learning.

These models will be used in the classroom for nearly 2-3 months of learning.

Understanding chemistry will allow the students to get a better understanding of the geology and astronomy units that follow. Finally, the models will be used for our Biology prep unit after the STAAR exam.

Mr. Becker Westbrook Intermediate School Grades 6-8 Friendswood, TX View local requests

More than a third 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

125 students impacted 4donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Becker is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MODEL ADVANCED MOLECULAR 120-PIECE • Frey Scientific, Inc. $38.61 7 $270.27

Materials cost

$270.27

Vendor shipping charges

 $32.43

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$336.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.43

Total project goal

$396.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $396.18

3 Donors

-$396.18

Donations toward project cost

-$336.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$59.43

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Becker and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"TX","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/molecular-models-the-key-to-chemistry/895298/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":125,"isEquityFocusV1":false,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Becker","isEquityFocus":false,"proposalHash":"1361590719","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Friendswood","teachersOnPage":[1541076],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":895298,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":8399,"schoolName":"Westbrook Intermediate School","authorIds":{"1541076":{"owner":"Mr. Becker","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[895298],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":260405,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["MTY0MzAwOQ==","MTY0MjkwMQ==","MTEyOTI2Mw=="],"teacherId":1541076,"schoolCounty":"Galveston","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"TX","name":"Texas"}}