Help me give my students the experience of relating to the first rocket launch in history, first hand!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Peele's classroom raised $481
This project is fully funded
My Project
This grant seeks funding to support a STEM-focused rocket-building activity for 8th-grade students. This project will engage students in a hands-on, inquiry-based learning experience that integrates principles of physics, engineering, math, and technology. By building and launching their own model rockets, students will not only deepen their understanding of key scientific concepts but also develop critical thinking, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
To engage 8th-grade students in a practical STEM activity that applies their classroom learning to real-world scenarios.
To deepen students' understanding of Newton’s Laws of Motion, aerodynamics, and the forces affecting flight.
To promote critical thinking, teamwork, and engineering design processes as students collaborate to build, test, and improve their rocket models.
To inspire students to pursue further education and careers in STEM fields by giving them a hands-on experience with engineering and aerospace concepts.
This project will spark students' interest in STEM disciplines and give them a hands-on experience that highlights the connections between science, math, and engineering. Through teamwork and problem-solving, students will also develop skills that will serve them well in any future academic or career path, especially in fields related to engineering and technology.
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
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rocket Launcher for Kids – Patent-Pending Motorized Air Rocket Toy, Launch up to 200 ft. with Safe Landing, Kids Outdoor Toys & Model Rockets, Gifts for Boys and Girls, Space Toys
• Amazon Business
$36.94
6
$221.64
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Air Rocket Toy – Ultimate LED Rocket Launcher for Kids, Jump and Launch The Light Up, Air Powered, Foam Tipped Rockets up to 100 Feet
• Amazon Business
$24.99
5
$124.95
Materials cost
$346.59
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$27.03
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.20
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$408.82
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.14
Total project goal
$480.96
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$480.96
5 Donors
-$160.31
Donations toward project cost
-$136.27
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$24.04
match offer
-$320.65
Match offer toward project cost
-$272.55
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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