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Mrs. Cheney from Layton, UT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physics In Motion: Experiencing Newton's Laws

Help me give my students opportunities to see physics in motion with controlled velocity vehicles, projectile launchers, and various masses to see inertia firsthand.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Cheney's classroom raised $771

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where Newton's Laws of Motion aren't just equations on a whiteboard, but tangible experiences that spark curiosity and grow understanding. With your generous support, we can transform our physics lab into a place of scientific discovery!

By donating constant velocity vehicles, projectile launchers, and dominos, you'll be providing our students with the tools to witness Newton's laws in action.

With Constant Velocity Vehicles, students will explore Newton's First Law as they observe these vehicles maintain steady motion, illustrating the principle of inertia. It's not just motion - it's the foundation of classical mechanics rolling before their eyes!

Projectile Launchers will make Newton's Second Law become a thrilling experiment. Students will calculate how force affects the acceleration of projectiles, turning "F=ma" from a mere formula into an exhilarating learning experience.

Dominos may be simple toys, but they will become powerful teachers of Newton's Third Law. As students set up intricate chains, they'll witness action and reaction in perfect harmony, understanding that for every domino that falls, there's an equal push back.

By supporting this project, you're not just donating equipment - you're investing in "aha!" moments and fostering a love for science. Help us bring physics to life, one law at a time! Your contribution will set this chain reaction of learning in motion. Let's make physics fun, tangible, and unforgettable for our students!

Thank you for considering our project. Together, we can launch a new generation of scientific thinkers - quite literally!

Mrs. Cheney North Layton Junior High School Grades 6-8 Layton, UT 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
Constant Velocity Vehicle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.00 15 $270.00
Eisco Labs Garage Physics High Power Catapult Kit - Wood - Middle-High School - Adult - Stability • School Specialty $135.44 1 $135.44
TeacherGeek Straw Rockets - Glass - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $4.98 15 $74.70
Glenmal 100 Sheets of Poster Boards, Poster Board Paper, 22 x 28 Inches, Construction Paper, White, 157g Gauge, Art White Paper, Can Be Applied for Posters, Signs and Printing • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Wondertoys 600 PCS Dominoes Set for Kids Wooden Building Blocks 6 Colors Bulk Dominoes Racing Tile Games Educational Toy for Kids Birthday Party with 11 Add-on Blocks and 1 Storage Bag • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99

Materials cost

$560.12

Vendor shipping charges

 $56.11

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$654.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$115.52

Total project goal

$770.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $770.15

2 Donors

-$405.74

Donations toward project cost

-$383.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.05

Matching donations from our partners

-$318.75

Match offers toward project cost

-$270.94

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$47.81

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$45.66

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 $0.00

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