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Mrs. West from Marietta GA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Physics of Superheroes

My students need high interest reading material regarding the physics of motion, such as The Physics of Superheroes.

  • $427 goal

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My Students

Have you ever wondered how Superman could leap those tall buildings in a single bound? Well, so do my students. The Physics of Superheroes by James Kakalios provides high interest superhero-based reading that addresses difficult to understand physics concepts.

The majority of my 8th grade students are advanced content students.

They function at a high level with difficult standards. They are curious, and hard working. Our school is in the suburbs and is comprised of students who are generally preparing for a college education.

My Project

This book will allow the students to explore some rather dry concepts in an exciting new context. The book details the physics behind the classic superheroes. We will spend class time reading, discussing, diagramming and calculating the physics of the super powers possessed by the characters in the book. Prior to certain chapters, the students will make predictions regarding the physics responsible for the super powers attributed to that specific superhero. We will then read and determine the accuracy of their predictions. After reading, the students will extend their learning to designing their own superhero using real laws of physics. They will design the physical body of the superhero and assign him or her special "powers". They will support their designs using physics laws and math. Additionally, this activity will help them to improve their problem solving skills, as well as their scientific inquiry skills.

I am concerned about the low numbers of American students who are seeking careers in engineering.

I have done specific research on why there are low numbers of females pursuing higher education in the areas of physics and engineering. This research shows that girls lose interest for a variety of reasons, one being the limited amount of "creative" thinking time. Given this unique way of applying physics concepts, I hope to increase the interest level of the girls in my classes.

Mrs. West
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Physics of Superheroes James Kakalios • AKJ BOOKS $10.06 30 $301.80

Materials cost

$301.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$362.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.91

Total project goal

$426.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $426.06

13 Donors

-$426.06

Donations toward project cost

-$362.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.91

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