Hands-on Physics Kits to Inspire the Next Generation of Scientists
My students need science lab materials for physics concepts including energy, electricity, optics, and waves, as well as calculators.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Knecht's classroom raised $596
This project is fully funded
My Students
My student's represent many cultures from around the world! They are working hard to learn English! Most of them are new to America and are doing well getting acclimated with their new environment. Our school is 100% free lunch and we have a large immigrant and refugee population. My students are very motivated to learn and I believe they will really excel with more engaging materials that are visually appealing. They especially enjoy hands-on experiments and demonstrations and would benefit from access to quality materials.
My Project
My students love science because it helps them see how the world works. These materials, including electricity kits, optics materials, and energy materials, will allow students to kinesthetically experience many conceptually difficult science concepts.
My students will be able to build circuits and experience energy transfer in person.
They will be able to convert mechanical energy to electrical energy by cranking a generator to power a light bulb by hand and will see properties of light through tools such as polarizing film and a prism. This learning will be helped by a class set of calculators, leading to a deeper focus on physical science.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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