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Ms. Collins-PatrickfromSacramento CAis requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose,the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
Help me give my students four hands-on project kits to reinforce theoretical concepts taught in the classroom, giving them a deeper understanding of physics principles and their real-world applications.
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In our high school physics classroom, we're embarking on an exciting journey to enhance our learning experience through hands-on experimentation.
Our primary goal is to provide our students with a dynamic and engaging learning environment that fosters a deep understanding of physics concepts.
By incorporating hands-on activities into our curriculum, we aim to make physics more accessible and enjoyable for all students, regardless of their prior experience or background.
*Students will study the fundamental laws of motion through collection and analysis of data at the scene of an automobile accident.
*Students will investigate stadium waves, sound waves, light waves, and seismic waves to learn what all waves have in common.
*Students will determine how heat is transferred between objects and how quickly the transfer happens and extend that to more complex systems.
*Students explore the structure and function of several electromagnetic devices and apply what they learn to the design of a device.
With your generous support, we aim to acquire activity and experiment kits that will revolutionize how our students engage with physics concepts. These kits will provide tangible, real-world applications of theoretical principles, bridging the gap between abstract ideas and practical understanding.
- Sacramento, CA
- Grades 9-12
- Nearly all students from low‑income households
- Science
- Instructional Technology
Ms. Collins-Patrick will only receiveher materialsif this project is fully funded byJune 14.
Ms. Collins-Patrick
Grades 9-12
- Umoja International Academy
- Sacramento, CA
- California
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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