Invention Convention (Classroom Project at DonorsChoose.org)

Invention Convention

Classroom project requested by Mrs. K. on Jul 14, 2010

High Poverty

Grissom Elementary School
Tulsa, Oklahoma

My Students: My students are expected to understand concepts of force & motion and simple machines to meet the science standards for Oklahoma. However, they do not have supplies available...

My Students: My students are expected to understand concepts of force & motion and simple machines to meet the science standards for Oklahoma. However, they do not have supplies available in order to manipulate and explore to create an authentic hands-on experience in this area.

Our district is urban and our school is located within our neighborhood. The students are a diverse population with many different learning needs. In order to make learning fun and meaningful, they must be given the opportunity to touch and try with real-life materials.

My Project: I've requested science kits that provide whole-group and individual activities for the concepts of force and motion, simple machines (levers and pulleys, wheels and axles, and gears) books on each concept, and a readers theater script. These resources will help to create an Inventions Unit which covers both Social Studies and Science standards. Students will investigate how simple machines work such as levers and pulleys, gears, wheels and axles as well as the concept of force and motion. They will apply that knowledge and learn about an existing invention and its inventor. I am requesting a Readers Theater script about inventors to integrate the concept into reading which will provide an opportunity to build and practice reading fluency. Finally, students will be challenged to create their own inventions for an "Invention Convention" in which they will show their understanding of the new concepts.

Without having materials to touch, manipulate and explore in whole group and individual settings, students would be limited to simply memorizing facts and have no real-world experience to connect the concepts of simple machines, force & motion and inventions. With your help, they will learn so much about simple machines, force & motion, existing inventions and the potential in themselves to be future thinkers/inventors! hide»

My students need 10 machines, books and hands-on activities focusing on force & motion, simple machines and inventors & inventions during our Inventions Unit in science. details»

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Aug 26 Jenni D a staff member at donorschoose.org

Purchased the supplies for Mrs. K.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.

Aug 25 Mrs. K. the Teacher

Dear Janie Nickles, Aunt Jan, Teresa, Barbara, Dennis, Leeta, Gail and Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation,

I cannot begin to describe how absolutely thrilled I am that this project was funded! My students are very excited to receive the items. Thank you so much for your generosity! It is so wonderful that you not only value education but take action to support it. The entire second grade at my school would not have the opportunity for these hands-on science activities if it weren't for you! Please know how very appreciated you are by 49 little 7&8 year-olds and one extremely happy teacher!
With gratitude,
Mrs. K.

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Aug 25 DonorsChoose.org

Good news: Project fully funded!

Aug 25 Charles & Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation

"The Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation is dedicated to helping the Jewish people flourish by supporting programs throughout the world that spread the joy of Jewish living, giving and learning.

The Foundation also provides assistance to non-sectarian charitable organizations dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Oklahoma, especially in the areas of education, child advocacy and community service."

Aug 25 Janie Nickles from Tulsa, OK

"I donated because I want to support kids in Oklahoma."

Aug 25 Dennis from Kansas

"I gave to this project because learning ROCKS!!"

Aug 24 Teresa from Kansas

"I gave to this project because Jan Price is my friend and she believes in Stephanie."

Jul 30 Mrs. K. the Teacher

"A big THANK YOU to Doc and Barbara!! I appreciate your support so much! :)"

Jul 30 Barbara from California

"I gave because My Niece Jan asked me to and Doc and I are big supporters of education"

Jul 30 Mrs. K. the Teacher

"Thank you so much for helping with this project! With your help, we will have an extraordinary school year! Thank you so much!! You are responsible for helping inspire future inventors!!"

Jul 30 Leeta gave from Oklahoma

Jul 30 Gail from California

"I gave to this project because I believe in education and because it was recommended by a very wise lady that I know."

Jul 30 Aunt Jan from Kansas

"I gave to this project because Stephanie is an extraordinary teacher and because she's so special to me!"

Jul 18 John C an associate at donorschoose.org

Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.

Jul 17 Kirsten F a volunteer at donorschoose.org

Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.

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Jul 14, 2010Mrs. K. - Teacher

Project Details

Materials	Vendor	Price	#	Total
GG864 - Force & Motion Book Library - Gr. 1-3	Lakeshore Learning	$27.50	1	$27.50
FF984 - Force & Motion Activity Tub - Gr. 1-3	Lakeshore Learning	$59.95	1	$59.95
EE806 - Can Do! Force & Motion Game	Lakeshore Learning	$16.95	1	$16.95
Imaginative Inventions: The Who, What, Where, When, and Why of Roller Skates, Potato Chips, Marbles, and Pie (and More!) Charise Mericle Harper, Charise Mericle Harper (Illustrator)	Barnes and Noble	$11.61	1	$11.61
Dotty Inventions: And Some Real Ones Too Roger McGough, Holly Swain (Illustrator)	Barnes and Noble	$13.63	1	$13.63
Simple Machines Set	Kaplan Early Learning Company	$34.36	4	$137.44
Intro to Simple Machines: Wheels & Axles	Kaplan Early Learning Company	$29.20	1	$29.20
Intro to Simple Machines: Gears	Kaplan Early Learning Company	$29.20	1	$29.20
Intro to Simple Machines: Levers & Pulleys	Kaplan Early Learning Company	$29.20	1	$29.20
Reader's Theater: Famous Inventors	Kaplan Early Learning Company	$12.86	1	$12.86

Vendor Shipping Charges				$28.55
State Sales Tax				$29.95
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee				$5.51
Fulfillment Labor & Materials				$35.00
Project Cost Excluding Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$466.55
Optional Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$69.71
Project Cost Including Donation to Support DonorsChoose.org				$536.26
Partner Funding Offer				-$268.14
7 Donors				-$268.12
To Go				$0.00