Help me give my students replacement Van De Graaff generator belts and a Tesla coil for dynamic electricity hands-on demonstrations.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Stewart's classroom raised $227
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My Students
Remember the magic of science class when you were growing up? Physics opens up a world of wonder and excitement for young minds. While learning important concepts, we get to have fun with the coolest toys in school.
My students come from very diverse backgrounds and, from the start, I try to instill a sense of wonder and awe in science in every student.
Some of my students arrive from very affluent neighborhoods, while others have just arrived in this country and face many challenges in getting acclimated to school. In my classes I have more than 20% economic needy students. 43% of the students at my high school are on free/reduced lunch.
The magic of Physics comes alive in my room with interactive projects, hands-on labs, and mind-blowing demos that reveal deep misconceptions most of us have about how things work. On the first day of school, my students work together to try to understand how Lenz' Law works (without ever having been taught the concept). It's amazing to see the ideas that sprout forth on that first day. From then on, they are constantly challenged and must defend their positions with evidence.
My Project
I already have a Van De Graaff generator that provides many great demonstrations of static electricity effects. When it's running correctly students are able to experience powerful electric fields and get a chance to see their hair raise. It's one of the most iconic demonstrations in electricity teaching. The belts on these machines wear out and need to be replaced from time to time, so I am requesting two belts for the future.
In addition to my Van De Graaff machine (and Whimshurst Machine), I would also like to introduce a Tesla coil for more electricity hands-on demos.
Students will be able to see plasma arcs and they'll be able to light up lightbulbs by just bringing them near the coil. My classes thank you for considering our project.
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
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