Overcoming Back-to-School Inertia With Hands-on Physics
Help me give my students design investigation materials for our first unit of study: Forces and Motion.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Zimmermann's classroom raised $239
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
In my classroom, students learn that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can be creative, exciting, and filled with purpose. Students learn STEM by addressing authentic problems in our community, city, and on planet earth.
The student body at my school is diverse in many regards; I teach students from Mexico, China, Yemen, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, and several other nations.
My classroom represents a broad variety of cultures, languages, learning styles and needs. Knowing this, I strive to create an environment that is supportive of the diversity my students bring to our school. I believe our differences strengthen us, and my aim is to cultivate a positive classroom community that fosters civic engagement.
Project-based learning, personalized learning, and authentic learning experiences make sure that every student has an opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment.
My Project
Learning science can be materials-intensive, especially in a physical science setting; This year my students will engage in several experiments, multiple hands-on activities, and a design-investigation to learn about forces and motion in a dynamic and engaging way.
Students will begin their first unit of the year learning about Newton's Laws, and progress to engineering-design challenges of increasing challenge.
To do this, we'll need golf balls, ping pong balls, balloons, string, tape, and several other items (even a bicycle pump!) While these things may seem unrelated, they are indeed the raw materials for learning about how objects move and interact!
More than half 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
ForestChoice #2 Graphite Pencils 144 Count
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$37.95
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$37.95
AccuWeight 255 Mini Digital Weight Scale for School Travel Jewelry Pocket Gram Scale 300g/0.01g with Tare and Calibration Food Kitchen Scale
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$10.99
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$21.98
Colored Masking Tape Crafts Labeling Tape | 12 Pack Variety - Rainbow Colors | Fun for Kids Crafts Writable Tape Multi Color Tapes DIY All Ages | Home Decor Vibrant Color Tape - by Jaze Supply Co.
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$19.99
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$19.99
Sky Bounce Color Rubber Handballs for Recreational Handball, Stickball, Racquetball, Catch, Fetch, and Many More Games, 2 1/4-Inch pack of 12
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Franklin Sports Foot Air Pump for Balls, Bikes, Inflatables and More - High-Pressure Foot Pedal Air Pump - Compact Heavy Duty Pump
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$11.99
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$11.99
SUNTQ Braided Nylon Mason Line - Moisture, Oil, Acid & Rot Resistant - Twine String for Masonry, Marine, DIY Projects, Crafting, Commercial, Gardening (500 feet - Single Roll-Fluorescent yellow)
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$11.95
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$11.95
Kangaroo Marble Set - 160; Marbles Game, in a Tin Box
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$9.95
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$9.95
Nitro Golf Balls, Teal, Pack of 12
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$7.99
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$7.99
Ten 1" Inch Chrome Steel Bearing Balls G25
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$7.69
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$7.69
Hiware 200-Pack Biodegradable Paper Straws - 8 Different Colors Rainbow Stripe Paper Drinking Straws - Bulk Paper Straws for Juices, Shakes, Smoothies, Party Supplies Decorations
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$6.99
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$6.99
AmazonBasics Ruled Index Flash Cards, Assorted Neon Colored, 4x6 Inch, 300-Count - AMZ99755
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$5.99
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$5.99
Materials cost
$170.45
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.56
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$203.01
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.83
Total project goal
$238.84
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$238.84
3 Donors
-$234.42
Donations toward project cost
-$203.01
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Zimmermann and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
