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Ms. Novak's classroom raised $1,012

Dude, It's the Alternative Lifestyle!

My students need 6 Science resources, including an Energy Conversion Kit, a MythBusters: Energy Conservation DVD and a Suntracker.

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Ms. Novak Madison High School
Marshall, NC Grades 9-12

I teach earth and environmental science at a rural high-needs public high school in the mountains of NC.

Students are constantly hearing about global warming, the limits of fossil fuel supplies, and the low-pollution of renewable resources such as wind and solar. They are also aware of the new green jobs programs at our regional colleges. What is the fuss about? What does it mean for them? These are the questions some hands on activities can help answer!

With a sun tracker and a basic photovoltaic kit our students can understand how solar panels work and why their placement isn't random. With a wind power kit the students will be able to create their own mini-experiments that show the relationship between number and angle of blades or wind speed with energy output. With an introduction of MythBusters Energy Conservation and simple energy conversion kit, I can get the students hooked into the concept. Many of our students are already very interested in tinkering with motors and 'electrical stuff' and are oriented to the vocational pathways. As the alternative energy and green job markets grow I want to make sure the students have a sound grounding in the science and the possibilities!

Your thoughtful donation will provide our students with an opportunity to relate basic science concepts with global and local challenges. They will get the hands-on and inquiry experiences necessary for successful problem solving and college preparation in green jobs.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

160 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. Novak Madison High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Marshall, 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

160 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Suntracker • Frey Scientific, Inc. $86.50 1 $86.50
MythBusters: Energy Conservation DVD • Frey Scientific, Inc. $59.95 1 $59.95
Wind Power Kit • Frey Scientific, Inc. $49.95 7 $349.65
Energy Conversion Kit • Frey Scientific, Inc. $69.00 1 $69.00
Basic Photovoltaic Kit • Frey Scientific, Inc. $15.95 7 $111.65
Radiometer • Frey Scientific, Inc. $15.85 2 $31.70

Materials cost

$708.45

Vendor shipping charges

 $70.85

Sales tax

 $30.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.63

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$829.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.98

Total project goal

$1,011.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,011.01

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$20.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.50

Matching donations from our partners

-$986.01

Match offers toward project cost

-$808.53

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$177.48

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