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Mr. Nelson from Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-on Physics

Help me give my students constant velocity cars and a large gravity well demonstration kit.

  • $541 goal

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My Project

Physics can be a complicated subject to wrap your head around, but the students in all of my classes have chosen to challenge themselves and take this engaging but sometimes challenging course.

Physics is all about defining the fundamentals of how the world around us works and then using models to make predictions about changes in the world.

Overall these models are represented in mathematical formulas but these formulas were created by making observations in the physical world and applying numbers to patterns. Being able to visualize these models is key to learning great physics.

These materials will be used to help my students visualize the physics that they are learning and to deepen their understanding of what the equations and numbers they are using actually mean. In the end, the goal is to take a mathematical-heavy subject and create visual representations to help make a subject that is perceived as complicated and daunting more fun and enjoyable.

Mr. Nelson Durango High School Grades 9-12

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Nearly all 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

180 students impacted 1donor

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Constant Velocity Vehicle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $16.60 14 $232.40
Kemtec Gravity Well Kit - Grades 6-12 - Adult • School Specialty $173.54 1 $173.54

Materials cost

$405.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $17.35

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.07

Total project goal

$540.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $540.45

1 Donor

-$540.45

Donations toward project cost

-$459.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$81.07

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