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Mr. Palmer from Shelby, MT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Chemicals of Life

Help me give my students hands on learning in chemistry and biology using RELIANCER Molecular Model Kits and the gloves required to work safely with some basic organic compounds.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Palmer's classroom raised $498

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My Project

Our students have not had the opportunity to visualize chemical bonding and are fascinated by the concepts of molecular shapes and isomers. As the students learn to build organic chemical compounds, they will have a visual and kinetic connection to the biochemical processes that we have been reading about in class. As we go through our units, the students will be modelling the changes that occur to compounds as they are used in the human body as we read about them. Furthermore, these molecular model kits should be invaluable in the development of the students' mathematical intuitions of balancing chemical equations. Finally, these kits will last for many years, helping future generations of students share in the understanding of molecular modelling.

Mr. Palmer Shelby Junior Senior High School Grades 9-12

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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

96 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
RELIANCER Molecular Model Kit,419PCS Organic Molecular Chemistry Set w/Atoms & Bonds,Molecular Structures Building Kit for Chemistry Learning,STEM Science Kits for Teachers,Students,Young Scientists • Amazon Business $25.33 10 $253.30
FINITEX Ice Blue Nitrile Exam Gloves Powder-free 1000 PCS Medical Gloves Examination Home Cleaning Food Gloves • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
PROMEDIX P Nitrile Gloves, 4mil-100 Count, Gloves Disposable Latex Free, Disposable Gloves for Cooking,Household,Food safe • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
PROMEDIX P Nitrile Gloves, 4mil-100 Count, Gloves Disposable Latex Free, Disposable Gloves for Cooking,Household,Food safe • Amazon Business $8.49 3 $25.47
PROMEDIX P Nitrile Gloves, 4mil-100 Count, Gloves Disposable Latex Free, Disposable Gloves for Cooking,Household,Food safe • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
ForPro Disposable Vinyl Gloves, Black, Industrial Grade, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Non-Sterile, Food Safe, 2.75 Mil. Palm, 3.9 Mil. Fingers, Large, 100-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
ForPro Disposable Vinyl Gloves, Black, Industrial Grade, Powder-Free, Latex-Free, Non-Sterile, Food Safe, 2.75 Mil. Palm, 3.9 Mil. Fingers, Medium, 100-Count • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$387.21

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$423.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.65

Total project goal

$497.67

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.67

1 Donor

-$497.67

Donations toward project cost

-$423.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.65

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$0.00

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