Circular Reasoning = Circuits, Applications, and Fuel Cells
My students need tools for hands on electronic learning - building applications. The fuel cell kit, Arduino, FM radio kit and clock set allow kids to build their own applications in class. Many need these skill for jobs later.
My students represent a wide variety of demographics economically, racially, and in regards to learning needs. 25% of our kids are 504/IEP. We are located in an area where the average household income is 100K + our kids are 30% free and reduced lunch.
This school is a fairly new one in an area where lots of parents are looking for options to both challenge and support their kids.
Many come here for more individualized service while others need genuine IEP/504 support. Our finances are limited due to NC policy of keeping 30% of funds for student in their local districts. We are investing in more essential learning support materials.
We are starting an Engineering program, and our kids are excited about it. Some are involved in after school academic programs investing 200+ hours after school to compete. Some can certain go find materials they need for building and engineering project but most cannot and do miss the best learning opportunity due to a lack of materials in the classroom. This challenge makes it much more difficult to meet the needs of our kids.
My Project
The materials listed under Circular Reasoning are part of a series of activities that give students an opportunity to build circuits that have a function. We will use these tools to give kids an exciting hands on opportunity to build circuits that have applications.
The kids will build a solar-hydrogen powered car, a working FM radio, a wide range of circuit controllers and schematics, and finally the kids will use soldering to build their own functionally clock.
These activities can help build a foundation of interest and skills for understanding and applying functional circuits on a wide variety of project parameters. Student will develop an appreciation for machine applications such as reed switch interfacing, use of rotary encoders and using a variable to control brushless motors.
Exposure to these activities will serve as a preface to our last Energy and Environment project to bring into their personal experience a familiarization with tech about which kids normally do not have a first hand practical knowledge. I genuinely believe that such experience could build an openness to these fields of electronics and machinery that open a wide range of job opportunities for students.
Elegoo EL-KIT-008 Mega 2560 Project The Most Complete Ultimate Starter Kit w/TUTORIAL for Arduino UNO Nano
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$59.99
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$119.98
DAOKI DIY Kit Module 9V-12V AT89C2051 6 Digital LED Electronic Clock Parts Components
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$7.78
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$93.36
Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies Fuel Cell Car Science Kit
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$79.95
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$79.95
Sundance Solar Solar Lab 1.0 Electricity Learning Kit
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$49.95
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$49.95
Snap Circuits FM Radio Kit
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$34.95
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$34.95
Magento's Superb 14 Pieces Set Adjustable Temperature Soldering Iron Kit 60w - 110v - Best for Small Electric Work and Welding. 5 Bonus Tips in Various Sizes + Bonus Solder Wire + Stand].
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$11.99
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$23.98
12v Dc Small Water Pump, 63 GPH Mini Submersible Pump for Small Water Fountain, Water fall, Aquarium, Pet drinking System, irrigation system and other Water circulation applications [Upgraded Version]
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$10.99
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$21.98
WYCTIN 60-40 Tin Lead Rosin Core Solder Wire for Electrical Solderding and DYI 0.0236 inches(0.6mm) 0.11lbs
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$7.59
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$7.59
LA-CO 22101 Regular Soldering Flux Paste, 2 oz
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$2.91
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$2.91
Materials cost
$434.65
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$33.90
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.52
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$505.07
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.13
Total project goal
$594.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$594.20
11 Donors
-$585.38
Donations toward project cost
-$505.07
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