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Ms. Barba from Rio Grande City TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Science Lab

Help me give my students the resources they need to be successful and go above and beyond.

  • 3 donors
  • $396 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

Using a Coffee Maker in Science implements

Heat Transfer Experiments: Students can use a coffee maker to demonstrate principles of heat transfer by observing how water temperature changes during the brewing process.

They can explore chemical reactions by examining the changes that occur when coffee grounds interact with hot water.

Students can study energy conversion by analyzing how electrical energy powers the coffee maker, which then produces thermal energy to brew the coffee.

Using a Shelf can teach students about the importance of organization in science by providing a designated space for storing and categorizing binders, notebooks, and other materials. It emphasizes the importance of easy access to resources, promoting efficiency in conducting experiments and completing assignments. By keeping binders off the floor, a shelf helps prevent accidents and maintains a safe laboratory environment.

Overall, incorporating mechanical pencils into the classroom setting offers numerous benefits, including precision, error correction, sustainability, durability, versatility, and ergonomics. By providing students with the tools they need to excel academically while promoting environmental responsibility and ergonomic support, mechanical pencils play a valuable role in enhancing the learning environment.

By incorporating these real-world examples into science education, students not only deepen their understanding of scientific concepts but also develop practical skills and problem-solving abilities applicable across various contexts.

Ms. Barba
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Keurig K-Express Coffee Maker, Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Brewer, Warm Stone • Amazon Business $69.99 2 $139.98
Hzuaneri Corner Cabinet, Corner Bookshelf with Charging Station, Rustic Corner Shelf for Living Room, Cube Toy Storage for Bedroom, 2USB Ports and 3 Outlets, Rustic Brown and Black CS05301B • Amazon Business $124.99 1 $124.99
June Gold 72 Mechanical Pencils, 0.7 mm HB #2 Lead, 2 Lead Dispensers/w 220 Refills & 16 Erasers, Break Resistant Lead, Convenient Side Click & Soft Non-Slip Grip • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Nicpro 1680 Pieces 0.7mm Lead Refills for Mechanical Pencils, Smooth Break Resistant HB Mechanical Pencil Lead Refill 0.7, 70 Tubes of 24 Pcs Per Tube-Come with Storage Box • Amazon Business $11.29 1 $11.29

Materials cost

$301.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$335.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$59.25

Total project goal

$395.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$395.01

2 Donors

-$176.53

Donations toward project cost

-$176.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$187.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$159.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.15

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$0.00

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Project Activity

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