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Ms. Shea from Lynn, MA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Electromagnetism

Help me give my students 24 rechargeable AA batteries and 20 rechargeable 9V batteries with the charging stations too!

  • $325 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Each year, I take my physics students on a hands-on, historically-rooted journey through the topic of electromagnetism. We start by building a battery from scratch. Then we make a simple LED circuit with a switch. Students observe magnetism in a current carrying wire, create electromagnets, build homopolar motors and wireless transmitters. At the end of this unit, students create projects such as a rechargeable fan and bike powered phone chargers.

When students actually touch, see, and build these physical systems, they gain intuition about the nature of reality that you can't get from calculations alone.

And it's all powered with batteries! In the past I have always bought the equipment for these projects and demonstrations, and by far the largest expense is the batteries. Folks, I am tired of buying batteries. Please, no more. Using rechargeable batteries is a cost-effective way to bring the magic of electromagnetism to hundreds of students for years to come.

Ms. Shea Lynn Classical High School Grades 9-12

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Lynn, MA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EBL 9V Rechargeable Batteries 9 Volt Lithium ion 600mAh Li-ion Batteries (4-Packs) • Amazon Business $20.59 5 $102.95
Tenberly 24 Slot LCD Smart Battery Charger for AA/AAA NiMH/NiCd Rechargeable Batteries Multiple Intelligent Battery Charger with AC Wall Adapter • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
BONAI 16+2 Bay AA AAA 9V Battery Charger for NiMH Rechargeable Battery (Updated, High Speed Charging) with Smart LCD Display and AC Wall Adapter, Batteries not Included - White • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Amazon Basics 24-Pack Rechargeable AA NiMH Batteries, 2000 mAh, Recharge up to 1000x Times, Pre-Charged • Amazon Business $27.63 1 $27.63

Materials cost

$242.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.74

Total project goal

$324.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $324.94

1 Donor

-$324.94

Donations toward project cost

-$276.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.74

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