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Ms. Z. from IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Motion Detectives

My students need 6 motion detectors.

  • $563 goal

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I teach Algebra II to 11th graders at a technology-focused newly founded charter high school. Most of my students come from a high-need background.

Help, my students need motion detectors! Algebra is a study of patterns, relationships and changes. But how can my students understand abstract algebraic patterns? To help my students with their struggle to connect abstract variables to real life, we have been working together on finding visual representations of relationships around us.

Throughout the year we explore linear, quadratic, and exponential relationships of patterns that come from the simple idea of motion. My students have manually tracked the progress of cars traveling at an average speed, they shoot rockets to see a parabola, and they blast off balloons and model rollercoaster motion. My students LOVE hands-on learning, especially with the use of technology. They get hooked on measuring and observation, and they create a real scientific experiment atmosphere. My students would grasp the concepts more easily if they could use motion detectors for precise data collection. The concept of mathematical modeling of real-life (physical motion) patterns would come to life for them in a much more natural and realistic manner.

By sponsoring our Motion Detective year-long project, you will empower my students with data-collection and analysis skills. They will literally be able to see what patterns and relationships algebra describes in the physical world.

Ms. Z.
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
MOTION DETECTOR • Sargent-Welch $67.58 6 $405.48

Materials cost

$405.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $40.55

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$461.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.22

Total project goal

$562.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $562.33

7 Donors

-$0.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

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