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Mrs. B. from Bernie, MO is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Electricity with Van de Graaff

Help me give my students the Van de Graaff experience to help them learn about electricity!

  • $318 goal

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

This project expired on September 1, 2025.

My Project

My students thrive when they can learn through hands-on experiences, especially in science. To support this kind of active learning, I am requesting a Van de Graaff generator along with some small accessories. This equipment will allow students to safely explore static electricity and related concepts through interactive experiments. They will be able to gather real data during the experiments, analyze the results, and create graphs to represent their findings. We are incredibly excited about the opportunity to bring more hands-on learning into our classroom in a fun, engaging, and safe environment.

Mrs. B. Bernie Junior Senior High School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

130 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
200,000V Van de Graaff Electrostatic Generator • Nasco $172.51 1 $172.51
Van de Graaff Generator Accessories Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $35.96 1 $35.96
Repl Belt Set Van De Graaff Hand Crank • Ward's Science $23.12 1 $23.12

Materials cost

$231.59

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.67

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$269.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.60

Total project goal

$317.33

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