My students are 9th through 12th graders in a western Pennsylvanian school district that covers approximately 258 square miles. Our district is rural with over 50% of our students qualifying for free or reduced lunches based on family income. I have AP Physics 2, Academic Physics, and STEM Lab courses.
My students enjoy hands-on, project-based activities that allow them to explore the content in an engaging, dynamic environment.
Project-Based learning also allows students from diverse backgrounds to work and explore together to find common interests.
My Project
Starting last year, I decided to implement project-based learning in my classes. I have tried to use this approach to learning at every level I teach from the AP to the introductory level. I realize my students love it and are learning so much more than lectures and even labs can deliver. I would like to keep this trend going and include several more projects at all levels.
In my AP Physics courses, I would like to add a maglev vehicle project where the students design and build propeller-driven maglev carts.
We have a maglev track from our science team, but I currently do not have the motors, gearing, and propellers to accomplish the project. I started a small vehicle project in my Academic Physics course last year, and it would be great to be able to offer electronic-driven vehicles as well so that students who normally would not be exposed to electronics could have that experience.
Finally, in my STEM Lab course, students are being introduced to Arduino microcontroller systems. As an end of the course project, students are asked to develop a device "to improve the lives of those around them." This is a very open concept, and there will be unique products. I want to have motors and gearing available for this project so that students can implement these into their products. All these projects will enhance our students' learning and allow them to experience concepts not covered in other courses.
Delinx Homemade DIY Project Kits: DC Motors,Gears,propellers,AA Battery case, Cables,on/Off Switch,9V Battery Clip
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$14.99
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$59.96
6 Set DC Motors Kit, Mini Electric Hobby Motor 3V -12V 25000 RPM Strong Magnetic with 86Pcs Plastic Gears, 9V Battery Clip Connector,Boat Rocker Switch,Shaft Propeller for DIY Science Projects
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$13.99
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$55.96
DC Motor Kits Accessories for Robot Car Science Projects
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$11.99
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$23.98
Materials cost
$139.90
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.10
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$172.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$30.35
Total project goal
$202.35
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$202.35
3 Donors
-$183.53
Donations toward project cost
-$163.50
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$20.03
match offer
-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$8.50
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