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Mrs. Centrone from Staten Island, NY is requesting sports & exercise equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Stellar Soarers: Middle School Rocketry Expedition

Help me give my students an unforgettable experience studying rocketry! Your contribution fuels curiosity and propels students towards the stars. Together, let's launch dreams!

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My Project

By incorporating the requested rocket launcher into my educational toolkit, you will help open the door to a transformative learning experience for my students, particularly in the realm of aerodynamics and rocketry!

With this resource, students will immerse themselves in a hands-on exploration of the principles governing flight and propulsion.

Through designing, building, and launching rockets, they will confront the complexities of aerodynamics in a tangible and engaging manner, moving beyond theoretical understanding to practical application! The rocket launcher serves as a catalyst for deeper comprehension and active learning. It provides a platform for students to experiment with various design configurations, observe the effects of aerodynamic forces firsthand, and analyze the outcomes of their experiments.

Mrs. Centrone Intermediate School 75 Frank D Paulo Grades 6-8

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Staten Island, NY View local requests

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pitsco Straw Rockets - Getting Started Package (For 30 Students) • Amazon Business $225.00 1 $225.00
MCR Safety Checklite Polycarbonate Safety Glasses Clear Lens (CL010) • Staples $1.79 10 $17.90

Materials cost

$242.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.80

Total project goal

$325.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $325.34

2 Donors

-$325.34

Donations toward project cost

-$276.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.80

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