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Rockets for Physics!
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Ostmeyer's classroom raised $494
This project is fully funded
My Project
I teach general and AP physics. Many times students think physics is just too hard, but it is totally doable and fun. I like to allow my students to have some fun launching rockets. We can use it for the basics of motion, energy, work, power, and forces at both levels. Plus it gets us out of the classroom and outdoors. Plus we can modify the rockets to implement the engineering design process.
Launching rockets can demonstrate these principals in a fun, engaging manner. It is a great hands on activity that allows for collaboration as well.
This classroom project was brought to life by Olathe Public Schools Foundation
and one other donor.
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Where Your Donation Goes
Materials
Cost
Quantity
Total
Estes Viking Rockets, Pack of 12
• Frey Scientific
$91.57
1
$91.57
Estes Standard Single Stage Engine - A8-3 - Pack of 24
• Frey Scientific
$71.99
1
$71.99
Estes Alpha III Model Rocket Launch Set
• Frey Scientific
$46.49
1
$46.49
Estes Rocket Altimeter
• Frey Scientific
$41.39
1
$41.39
Estes Launch Pad and Porta-Pad Controller II
• Frey Scientific
$40.87
1
$40.87
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ITEM
• Frey Scientific
$25.00
1
$25.00
Estes Model Rocket Recovery Wadding
• Frey Scientific
$6.07
1
$6.07
Materials cost
$323.38
Vendor shipping charges
$38.81
Sales tax
$22.80
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.85
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$419.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$74.09
Total project goal
$493.93
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$493.93
-$246.96
Donations toward project cost
-$209.92
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$37.04
-$246.96
Match offer toward project cost
-$209.92
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$37.04
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$0.00
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