Energy! The unifying characteristic of middle school students and the underlying theme of our physical science course. My students need supplies to study heat, sound, light, and simple machines.
I teach high school level physical science to 7th and 8th graders in an urban middle school in Washington State.
My students are a diverse group of learners both ethnically and economically. Over 50% of our school population qualifies for free and reduced lunch. When students enter my science class, we all work together to unravel the mysteries of the Universe.
My Project
With this equipment, students will be able to study a variety of physical science concepts including sound, light, heat, and waves. Specifically, students will be able to explain the Doppler effect, use their knowledge of light (spectral tubes) to explain the why behind the colors of stars, hook up pulleys to experience mechanical advantage, and safely measure the temperature of boiling water while investigating the transfer of thermal energy. My students need lab supplies to make these lab activities possible.
Without these materials, my students will continue to experience some lab demonstrations through video clips, tape thermometers to improperly fitting clamps, and tie pulleys to ring stands.
More than half 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
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