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Spirographs as a Fun Way to Conceptualize Polar Graphs

Help me give my students spirographs to visualize and create polar axis graphs, enhancing their understanding and engagement in AP Precalculus.

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My Project

In my 11th-grade AP Precalculus class, students are facing challenges in understanding polar graphs, a complex and new concept for them. To address this, I propose integrating a spirograph toy into our curriculum. This tool will enable students to visualize and interact with polar graphs dynamically.

Students will observe how different variables affect the graph's shape and behavior, making abstract concepts more concrete.

By watching how polar graphs evolve, they will gain a clearer understanding of how the radius and angles work together to form various patterns. The visual feedback from the spirograph will facilitate a more intuitive grasp of these relationships.

Additionally, the spirograph's interactive nature will engage students in active learning. They can experiment with different inputs and immediately see the effects, which fosters a deeper understanding compared to static textbook examples. This hands-on approach not only enhances comprehension but also makes the learning process more engaging and enjoyable.

The primary goal of this project is to improve student engagement and deepen their understanding of polar coordinates. By equipping our classroom with a classroom set of spirographs, we can provide a transformative learning experience that bridges the gap between theory and practice, leading to better academic outcomes and a more profound grasp of polar graphs. With the support of this grant, we can bring this innovative tool into our classroom and make a significant impact on our students' learning journey.

Ms. Hemmerling Milford 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Original Spirograph Deluxe Set, Arts and Crafts For Kids 8-12, Spin Art, Retro Toys, Kids Art Set, Kids Games 8-12, Spiral Art Kit, Art Supplies for Kids, Art Kit, Drawing Set for Kids 8-12 • Amazon Business $24.90 10 $249.00

Materials cost

$249.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$282.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.90

Total project goal

$332.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$332.64

2 Donors

-$332.64

Donations toward project cost

-$282.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.90

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$0.00

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