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Mrs. Ostmeyer from Olathe, KS is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rockets for Physics!

Help me give my students a chance to explore physics through rockets and going outdoors.

  • $494 goal

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My Project

I teach general and AP physics. Many times students think physics is just too hard, but it is totally doable and fun. I like to allow my students to have some fun launching rockets. We can use it for the basics of motion, energy, work, power, and forces at both levels. Plus it gets us out of the classroom and outdoors. Plus we can modify the rockets to implement the engineering design process.

Launching rockets can demonstrate these principals in a fun, engaging manner.

It is a great hands on activity that allows for collaboration as well.

Mrs. Ostmeyer Olathe Northwest High School Grades 9-12

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More than a third 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

96 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Estes Viking Rockets, Pack of 12 • Frey Scientific $91.57 1 $91.57
Estes Standard Single Stage Engine - A8-3 - Pack of 24 • Frey Scientific $71.99 1 $71.99
Estes Alpha III Model Rocket Launch Set • Frey Scientific $46.49 1 $46.49
Estes Rocket Altimeter • Frey Scientific $41.39 1 $41.39
Estes Launch Pad and Porta-Pad Controller II • Frey Scientific $40.87 1 $40.87
HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ITEM • Frey Scientific $25.00 1 $25.00
Estes Model Rocket Recovery Wadding • Frey Scientific $6.07 1 $6.07

Materials cost

$323.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $38.81

Sales tax

 $22.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.84

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.09

Total project goal

$493.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $493.93

1 Donor

-$246.96

Donations toward project cost

-$209.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.04

match offer

-$246.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$209.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.04

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