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Mr. Zimmermann from Brooklyn, NY is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Overcoming Back-to-School Inertia With Hands-on Physics

Help me give my students design investigation materials for our first unit of study: Forces and Motion.

  • $239 goal

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My Students

In my classroom, students learn that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics can be creative, exciting, and filled with purpose. Students learn STEM by addressing authentic problems in our community, city, and on planet earth.

The student body at my school is diverse in many regards; I teach students from Mexico, China, Yemen, Bangladesh, the Dominican Republic, and several other nations.

My classroom represents a broad variety of cultures, languages, learning styles and needs. Knowing this, I strive to create an environment that is supportive of the diversity my students bring to our school. I believe our differences strengthen us, and my aim is to cultivate a positive classroom community that fosters civic engagement.

Project-based learning, personalized learning, and authentic learning experiences make sure that every student has an opportunity to learn in a dynamic environment.

My Project

Learning science can be materials-intensive, especially in a physical science setting; This year my students will engage in several experiments, multiple hands-on activities, and a design-investigation to learn about forces and motion in a dynamic and engaging way.

Students will begin their first unit of the year learning about Newton's Laws, and progress to engineering-design challenges of increasing challenge.

To do this, we'll need golf balls, ping pong balls, balloons, string, tape, and several other items (even a bicycle pump!) While these things may seem unrelated, they are indeed the raw materials for learning about how objects move and interact!

Mr. Zimmermann MS 88 Peter Rouget Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

120 students impacted 3donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ForestChoice #2 Graphite Pencils 144 Count • Amazon Business $37.95 1 $37.95
AccuWeight 255 Mini Digital Weight Scale for School Travel Jewelry Pocket Gram Scale 300g/0.01g with Tare and Calibration Food Kitchen Scale • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Colored Masking Tape Crafts Labeling Tape | 12 Pack Variety - Rainbow Colors | Fun for Kids Crafts Writable Tape Multi Color Tapes DIY All Ages | Home Decor Vibrant Color Tape - by Jaze Supply Co. • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Sky Bounce Color Rubber Handballs for Recreational Handball, Stickball, Racquetball, Catch, Fetch, and Many More Games, 2 1/4-Inch pack of 12 • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
KEVENZ 60-Pack 3-Star 40+ Orange Table Tennis Balls,Advanced Ping Pong Ball • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Franklin Sports Foot Air Pump for Balls, Bikes, Inflatables and More - High-Pressure Foot Pedal Air Pump - Compact Heavy Duty Pump • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SUNTQ Braided Nylon Mason Line - Moisture, Oil, Acid & Rot Resistant - Twine String for Masonry, Marine, DIY Projects, Crafting, Commercial, Gardening (500 feet - Single Roll-Fluorescent yellow) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Kangaroo Marble Set - 160; Marbles Game, in a Tin Box • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Nitro Golf Balls, Teal, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ten 1" Inch Chrome Steel Bearing Balls G25 • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69
Hiware 200-Pack Biodegradable Paper Straws - 8 Different Colors Rainbow Stripe Paper Drinking Straws - Bulk Paper Straws for Juices, Shakes, Smoothies, Party Supplies Decorations • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
AmazonBasics Ruled Index Flash Cards, Assorted Neon Colored, 4x6 Inch, 300-Count - AMZ99755 • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$170.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.83

Total project goal

$238.84

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $238.84

3 Donors

-$234.42

Donations toward project cost

-$203.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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