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Forces And Motion

My students need 2 energy and motion kits.

  • $304 goal

This project expired on May 25, 2009.

This project expired on May 25, 2009.

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Mrs. Jackson PS 123 Mahalia Jackson
New York, NY Grades 3-5

I teach physical science in an elementary public school in New York, where the students are eligible to eat free lunch and live in temporary shelters.

I demonstrated how the force of gravity affects two pieces of paper one of them rolled into a ball and the other a plain flat piece of paper. The students watched in amazement how the rolled up piece of paper fell to the floor faster while the flat piece of paper seemed to sail slowly downward. The students were so curious that they want to dive into the next activity. I believe that one activity is insufficient to help solidify science ideas. My students need multiple ways to manipulate hands - activities that will allow them to predict what the results will be. Then they can verbalize to the class the concept of motion described by its position, direction and speed.

My students would benefit from having two force and motion kits, that can be divided among six groups of students for inquiry, and to gain the science knowledge through experiencing the hands - on activity - them self . These kits will allow elementary students the needed time for exploration.

If you could give a gift to a needy kid, would you please consider giving the gift of an inquiry activity, so that my students will learn about the concept of force and motion outside of their textbook. They will pass their examinations because I believe the best way to learn something is by doing it. God Bless you and thank you.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

145 students impacted
Mrs. Jackson PS 123 Mahalia Jackson Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

New York, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

145 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
K NEX Forces, Energy, and Motion • Nasco $102.95 2 $205.90

Materials cost

$205.90

Vendor shipping charges

 $20.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$249.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.66

Total project goal

$303.66

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