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Ms. McCormack from New York, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Magnets + Science Class = Excitement, Discovery, And Curosity!

My students need magnets, aluminum pans, styrofoam cups, and paperclips to make compasses and explore magnetism.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McCormack's classroom raised $412

This project is fully funded

My Students

My science students are vibrant, eager and curious about the world around them. Albert Einstein said, "creativity is intelligence having fun."

The best way to enjoy science class is to get involved actively, not passively!

In my classroom students engage in the processes used by the scientific community through hands-on investigations and real world projects that inspire creativity, require problem solving, and encourage collaboration.

My students are diverse from various socio-economic backgrounds to learning styles and abilities. In my classroom, I have students who are learning English for the very first time and I have students who are advanced learners. Hands-on science learning supports all students and supports the techniques and methods used by scientists. Furthermore, practical projects allow students to foster a curiosity and excitement for science. My hope is that students enjoy science class and become lifelong science learners!

My Project

As a science teacher, I strive to create projects that engage students in inquiry and create a positive learning environment for all students. This year I am teaching a new unit on magnetism. One of the projects I would like students to complete is building a working compass. This project will allow student to understand the properties of magnetism and its connection to the Earth's magnetic field. This will be a fun and exciting project! Not only will students realize how valuable compasses are used by navigators and hikers, but our class will create treasure hunts for other students and practice using their compasses in a fun way.

My students are happiest when they participate in meaningful projects that explore phenomenon in their everyday lives!

Students will use the magnet to magnetize the paperclip (which will function as the compass needle), an aluminum pan to hold the water, and a styrofoam cup to hold the magnetized needle. Students will use the compasses to observe that the compass needle always points to magnetic north.

Ms. McCormack Junior High School 104 Simon Baruch Grades 6-8 New York, NY View local requests

More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LA658 - Bar Magnets - Set of 36 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $79.99 1 $79.99
Ceramic Magnets, Pair • Carolina Biological Supply Company $7.06 10 $70.60
Compass, Magnetic, Pack of 30 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $44.60 1 $44.60
Alnico Cylindrical Cow Magnet • Carolina Biological Supply Company $11.02 4 $44.08
Disposable Aluminum Foil Pans, 9 Inch Round, Pack Of 50 • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Dart 6J6 2.9" Top & 1.8" Bottom Diameter, 3.3" Height, White Foam Cup, 6 oz Capacity (2 Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
ACCO Paper Clips, Economy, Smooth, Jumbo, 200 Paper Clips (72580) • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

Materials cost

$299.51

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.93

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.49

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$349.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.75

Total project goal

$411.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $411.68

3 Donors

-$347.18

Donations toward project cost

-$295.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.08

match offer

-$64.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$54.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.68

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 $0.00

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