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Mr. Parlapiano from Yorba Linda CA is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Launching Dreams: Hands-On Rocketry Adventure!

Help me give my students a blast off in the new school year! My students will learn the engineering design process, then design and launch their very own rockets with these materials.

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  • $904 goal

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My Project

All of the requested materials will be used to design, build and launch student made model rockets.

Students will design and make rocket parts like fins and nosecones then launch them into the atmosphere!

First, students will be learning CAD and how they can use it to laser cut certain parts. Some of these parts are the fins and rocket engine centering rings. They will be able to get as creative as they like with the fins which adds an extra layer of excitement.

The next portion of the project will teach students how to use a 3D printer where they will design and print their very own nose cones. Here, they will experiment with aerodynamics as they create their very best and most efficient design.

After assembling and decorating their rockets, the launch pad, batteries, wadding, model rocket engines, and altitude tracker will all be used on launch day where all students will have a chance to watch their creations fly!

Any portion of donation is greatly appreciated, and I will be sure to send pictures from the students' design stage all the way to blast off!

Mr. Parlapiano
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Estes Standard Single Stage Engine - A8-3 - Pack of 24 • School Specialty $79.99 5 $399.95
(12-Pack) 6”x6”x1/8” Balsa Sheets for Crafts - Perfect for Architectural Models Drawing Painting Wood Engraving Wood Burning Laser Scroll Sawing • Amazon Business $12.88 14 $180.32
Estes Model Rocket Recovery Wadding • School Specialty $5.99 5 $29.95
Energizer AA Batteries, Alkaline Power Double A Battery Alkaline, 32 Count • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85

Materials cost

$628.07

Vendor shipping charges

 $42.99

Sales tax

 $57.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$767.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$135.52

Total project goal

$903.47

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