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Mr. Salters from Boonville, NC is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Salters's classroom raised $344

Using Lego to Teach Chemistry

Help me give my students hands-on experiences with Lego building blocks to understand elements, compounds, and mixtures.

Mr. Salters Starmount Middle School
Boonville, NC Grades 6-8

My Project

**Building a Strong Foundation in Chemistry with LEGO Blocks**

Imagine a classroom where students excitedly engage with the concepts of elements, compounds, and mixtures through hands-on activities using LEGO building blocks.

Each LEGO block represents an atom, and by connecting these blocks, students can visually and tangibly understand how different elements combine to form compounds and mixtures. This innovative approach not only makes learning about chemistry fun but also deepens students' comprehension of atomic structure and chemical bonding. The activities will align with North Carolina Standard PS.8.1.1, ensuring that students meet the required educational benchmarks while enjoying a creative learning experience.

By donating to this project, you will help provide a classroom set of LEGO blocks, which will be used to create engaging, hands-on science lessons. With these resources, students will be able to explore and experiment, building models that illustrate complex scientific concepts in an accessible and memorable way. Your contribution will not only enhance our science curriculum but also inspire a lifelong interest in STEM fields among our students. Together, we can make a significant impact on their education and future success.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

110 students impacted 5 donors
Mr. Salters Starmount Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Boonville, NC View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

110 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Building Blocks 1000 Pieces Classic Building Bricks Compatible with Lego 11 Random Colors with 3 Baseplates Preschool Learning Educational Toy Gift for Boys Girls Kids 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Years Old • Amazon Business $24.00 10 $240.00

Materials cost

$240.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$292.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.59

Total project goal

$343.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $343.91

3 Donors

-$326.26

Donations toward project cost

-$292.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.94

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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 $0.00

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