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Ms. Holland from Ventura, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Chemistry Challenges: From Bioplastics to Solar Water Distillation

My students need chemicals and related supplies to engage in hands-on chemistry challenges such as creating bioplastics, separating mixtures, and engineering solar water distillation devices.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Holland's classroom raised $439

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 Students

It's often said that as we grow older we begin to get less curious. My students defy this. As the school year goes on, they get more curious as they make connections between concepts and start looking at the world in new ways.

My students are curious and creative problem solvers who make insightful observations as they engage with and learn from each other.

I teach at a Title I school with a diverse population of students who show me every day that, if given the chance, they will rise to the occasion.

My Project

What do you remember most from your middle school science class? Chances are it wasn't reading through the textbook and answering questions or sitting passively in your seat as you listened to your teacher give you information. Chances are what you remember was something that was hands-on, active, and piqued your curiosity. Something that made you wonder, "Why did that happen?" and challenged your thinking.

One of my main goals as a science teacher is to provide students with an engaging, hands-on science education and I've found one of the best ways to engage students is to give them a problem to solve.

During this project, students will use our donated materials to complete a range of chemistry-related challenges such as identifying mystery powders, designing and testing a protocol for separating mixtures, engineering a solar water distillation device, and testing student made bioplastics. Not only will students be learning and applying physical science concepts as they engage in these hands-on projects, but students will also have the chance to think creatively as they come up with solutions. In addition, these projects can be tied to real world environmental issues ranging from water availability to waste management to provide context and meaning.

As well as engaging students in science content, this project will also serve to strengthen students' science process skills as they generate questions, design scientific experiments, collect and analyze data, and engage in scientific argumentation with their peers. In the end, students will not just be better creative thinkers who have a conceptual understanding of science content, but also better classroom scientists who understand not just what science is but also how it is done.

Ms. Holland Anacapa Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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
Silver Nitrate, 0.1 M (2%), Laboratory Grade, 500 mL • Carolina Biological Supply Company $35.05 1 $35.05
Vegetable Glycerin - 1 Gallon - All Natural, Kosher, USP Grade - Premium Quality Glycerin, Excellent Emollient Qualities, Amazing Skin and Hair Benefits, DIY beauty products • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Stearic Acid, Laboratory Grade, 250 g • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.25 2 $22.50
Organic Potato Starch Unmodified (5 Pounds) by Anthony's, Batch Tested Gluten-Free & Non-GMO • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Diversey Cryovac Resealable Double Zipper Sandwich Bags - Professional Pack (500 Count) • Amazon Business $19.86 1 $19.86
Mazola Corn Oil - 96 oz • Amazon Business $18.15 1 $18.15
Badia Cream of Tartar, 2 Pound • Amazon Business $17.23 1 $17.23
Clabber Girl, Corn Starch, 3.5lb • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Pop-Up Interfolded Aluminum Foil Sheets in Silver, 500/Box • Amazon Business $15.15 1 $15.15
Ball and Ring Apparatus • Carolina Biological Supply Company $14.62 1 $14.62
[50pk] Plastic Food Storage Containers with lids - Foodsavers Deli Cups / Foodsavers for Portion Control & Miscellaneous - Commercial Duty, Watertight & Leakproof (8oz, 50pcs) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
GE 41032-12 75-Watt A19, Soft White, 12-Pack • Amazon Business $13.14 1 $13.14
Boardwalk 7202 PVC Food Wrap Film, 12" x 2000-ft. Roll • Amazon Business $13.13 1 $13.13
Deli Food Storage Containers with Lids, 16 Ounce, 50 Count • Amazon Business $13.02 1 $13.02
Plastic Hexagonal Weigh Boats Medium Dish 100pk • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
TashiBox 4 oz Plastic Cups / Disposable Portion Cups / Souffle Cups with Lids, 100 Sets • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Iron Filings - 1 Pound Package • Amazon Business $9.45 1 $9.45
Whitmor Natural Wood Clothespins S/100 • Amazon Business $7.28 1 $7.28
Chef Craft Thin Bamboo Skewers, 300 Piece • Amazon Business $5.50 1 $5.50
Medicine Cups Disposable 1oz. Graduated - 1 PK/100 • Amazon Business $3.39 1 $3.39

Materials cost

$303.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.22

Sales tax

 $27.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$372.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.81

Total project goal

$438.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $438.74

3 Donors

-$214.52

Donations toward project cost

-$190.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.93

match offer

-$214.52

Match offer toward project cost

-$182.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.18

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.70

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