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STEM - Labquest - Part 2

My students need a Vernier Labquest 2 and temperature probes to engage in exciting hands on inquiry science and graph real time data and many other labs.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Borstel's classroom raised $540

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My Students

Remember that middle school science experiment that made a lasting impression on you? I want my students to have the materials necessary so they too, can have those experiences that last a lifetime. They need the opportunity for more hands-on inquiry labs than we can provide on a limited budget.

I have 180 awesome 8th grade students who are eager to learn Physics, Astronomy and Chemistry, how it relates to them and the world around them.

They are a very diverse group of young teenagers, with varied interests, backgrounds, ethnicity, aspirations, hopes and dreams. They are eager to learn and excited about the topics we have discussed so far. They are like sponges, soaking up new ideas with boundless curiosity and wonder. We have students of all levels, from advanced to far below basic in English/language arts and math. I want to make sure that they are ALL proficient in science!

My Project

I am asking for a Vernier Labquest II 2 interface. This interface can be used alone or with a computer or mobile device to record data. Students will be able to collect, analyze, and share sensor data using wireless to record temperature, pH, and complete many other labs Instead of periodically reading numbers off an alcohol thermometer, that may or may not be at exact intervals, students will be about to stream data as it happens, and can see the data in a data table or on a graph. This technology shows students the myriad of ways that programs can record data, and how this digital information is better than analog (NGSS Std). These STEM activities incorporate science, math, tech. and engineering into a plethora of activities. This Labquest will allow students to work in smaller groups on labs.

It is really important to help our students become proficient with technology in the 21st century.

We need to give our students the opportunities to collaborate and engage in critical thinking so they can be prepared for high school and beyond. Thank you for INSPIRING my students

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Mrs. Borstel Miraleste Intermediate School Grades 6-8 Rancho Palos Verdes, CA View local requests 180 students impacted 13donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Vernier LabQuest 2ï¿½ • Sargent-Welch $329.09 1 $329.09

Temp Probe Stainless Steelï¿½ • Sargent-Welch $29.09 2 $58.18

Materials cost			$387.27
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$35.44
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.81
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$458.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$80.92
Total project goal			$539.44
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$539.44
7 Donors			-$414.77
Donations toward project cost			-$373.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$41.25
match offer			-$100.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$85.00
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$15.00
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$24.67
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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STEM - Labquest - Part 2

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