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Mrs. Nelson from Alamo TN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Power of Magnetism

Help me give my students an introduction to electromagnetism kit and a magnetic attractions classroom kit to give them hands-on learning experiences with magnetism.

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The magnetic classroom kit will provide enough materials for a group of five students to learn about magnetic poles, attraction, repulsion, and the effects of magnets on different materials. The electromagnetism kit will allow students to explore the structure and function of several electromagnetic devices and learn how the scientific principles of electricity and electromagnetic induction can be applied to the design of a device in order to produce a desired effect or perform a specific function. Engaging students in scientific inquiry will foster their curiosity and critical thinking skills. Science investigations with magnets will encourage collaboration and communication among students as they work together to conduct experiments, share observations, and discuss their findings. Collaborative learning experiences will enhance students' social and interpersonal skills while reinforcing scientific concepts.

Learning science is better when students can conduct experiments, make observations, and develop inquiry and critical thinking skills as they investigate the properties and effects of magnetism.

These different kits for magnetism investigations will engage students in hands-on science investigations.

Your support for this project will provide my students with engaging and interactive learning experiences that will help them remember everything about magnetism.

Mrs. Nelson
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Introduction to Electromagnetism Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $151.20 1 $151.20
Magnetic Classroom Attractions Kit, Kit 2 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $137.02 1 $137.02
Wave Wires Magnet Station Pack • Carolina Biological Supply Company $108.54 1 $108.54
Magnetic Field Demonstrator • Carolina Biological Supply Company $64.26 1 $64.26

Materials cost

$461.02

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$497.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.87

Total project goal

$585.81

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