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Physics Lab Science Equipment
Funded Aug 25, 2022Thank you so much for the donations of science materials. We have recently been studying electricity, and the AC/DC generator was so useful in demonstrating how a generator works and its similarity to an electric motor. My students used the stopwatches (which are of excellent quality) on multiple occasions, including timing the flight time of their water pressure powered rockets, which was a contest to see whose rocket stayed in the air the longest (encouraging them to experiment with designs that would slow their rockets' descent). The harbottle was excellent for demonstrating vacuums and presented it in almost a magical way to students (along with the vacuum pump and bell jar that you provided in my previous request). I have yet to incorporate the optical bench into my curriculum, but when I can squeeze in a unit on light, it will be excellent for demonstrating refraction (I seem to run out of time each year). Thank you again for your generosity. There is nothing quite like hands-on materials and demonstrations for piquing students' interest in physics.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Tompkins
This classroom project was brought to life by Arizona Department of Education.Physics Lab Supplies
Funded Mar 13, 2022Thank you so much for your generosity in providing funding for my Physics classroom. I teach 8th grade Intro to Physics at Leman Academy of Excellence in Tucson. I strive to provide a hands-on learning experience whenever possible to my students, and that takes a lot of resources when meeting with about a hundred students throughout the day.
I have not been able to use all of the resources yet, since some of the materials are used during the first semester labs, and I received these in the second semester. However, the electrical supplies came just in time to give them some great labs in understanding the difference between parallel and series circuits and how to test for conductivity, amperage, and voltage. We used the high-quality Accu-Split stop watches as they raced magnetic-repulsion-powered cars (so much better than our old stop watches!).
I look forward to using the vacuum pump, pump plate, bell jar, and Pascal's Demonstrator when we talk about air pressure, vacuums, and sound waves. The tire inflator will come in very handy when we launch our water rockets during our study of forces and motion.
I appreciate the materials so much!”
With gratitude,
Mr. Tompkins
This classroom project was brought to life by Arizona Department of Education.