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Mrs. Schara from Oklahoma City, OK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Balancing Act: Scientific Measurements With Triple Beam Balances

Help me give my students six triple beam balances to encourage the scientist in all of them!

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Triple beam balances enhance student learning in several ways. They provide students with hands-on experience in measuring mass accurately. Operating the balance involves physically adjusting weights and observing the balance point, which reinforces understanding through tactile interaction. Students learn the importance of precision in measurement. Triple beam balances are sensitive instruments that require careful handling and adjustment, teaching students the significance of accurate measurements in scientific experiments. Using triple beam balances helps students grasp fundamental concepts such as units of measurement (grams, milligrams), calibration, and reading scales. This foundational understanding is crucial for progressing to more complex scientific tasks. Balances encourage problem-solving as students must interpret readings and make adjustments to achieve balance. This process fosters critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for scientific inquiry.

They integrate well with various science disciplines, including chemistry, physics, and biology, where precise measurement of mass is essential.

Students can apply their skills to a wide range of experiments and investigations. Balances promote visual literacy as students interpret the positions of the balance indicators. They also enhance quantitative literacy by reinforcing the relationship between numerical values and real-world measurements.

Overall, triple beam balances serve as valuable tools in science education, enhancing both theoretical knowledge and practical skills essential for future scientific endeavors.

Mrs. Schara
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12
  • Epic Charter Schools
  • Oklahoma City, OK
    • More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

    This project will reach 75 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Triple Beam Balance • Carolina Biological Supply Company $130.50 6 $783.00

Materials cost

$783.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $63.81

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$888.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$156.80

Total project goal

$1,045.35

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