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Ms. McKenna from Stamford, CT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tie-Dye Chemistry

Help me give my students a hands on chemistry experiment to make them STEM enthusiasts!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McKenna's classroom raised $235

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

This year I would like to incorporate hands-on science experiments into our classroom as often as possible.

One way to bring chemistry to life is through tie dye!

This project will incorporate lessons on polymers and covalent bonds.

The lesson on polymers will explain why our shirts need to be made out of cotton. We will discuss cotton and how the plant uses cellulose, a polymer, for strong cell walls. We will learn about the properties of cotton and how its properties, including being absorbent, make it the best material for holding dye when tie dying. We will use fortune teller fish for a hands-on example of a polymer.

The second lesson will be on covalent bonds. We will discuss fiber-reactive dyes that are used for tie dying. These dyes are used because of the covalent bonds created between the dye and the cellulose in the cotton shirts. We will draw models of covalent bonds and discuss their properties, including strength.

Finally, we will tie dye! Each 5th Grade Chemist will be provided with a shirt and the materials needed to tie dye.

Ms. McKenna Hart Magnet Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Stamford, CT View local requests

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
Tulip One-Step Tie-Dye Kit Party Supplies, 18 Bottles Tie Dye, Rainbow, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $17.48 5 $87.40
Gildan Men's Crew T-Shirts, Multipack, Style G1100, White (6-Pack), Small • Amazon Business $18.78 2 $37.56
Fruit of the Loom Big Cotton T Shirt, Boys-5 Pack-White, Large • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Amazon Essentials Men's Relaxed-Fit Heavyweight Cotton T-Shirt, White, X-Large • Amazon Business $11.90 1 $11.90
Fruit Of The Loom Boys Eversoft Cotton Undershirts, T Shirts & Tank Tops Underwear, T Shirt - Boys - 5 Pack - White, X-Large US • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$166.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$199.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.18

Total project goal

$234.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $234.51

3 Donors

-$112.84

Donations toward project cost

-$103.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.43

Matching donations from our partners

-$112.85

Match offers toward project cost

-$95.92

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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