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Ms. Roe from Tacoma, WA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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You Spin Me Round! AP Rotational Motion

Help me give my students Rotational Motion lab stations to collect and analyze components of circular motion and rotational dynamics!

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My Project

Physics is about determining the ways in which objects interact with each other, and using mathematics to model, analyze, and predict the results of those interactions. During our study of linear motion, students are able to apply their real-world experiences and "common sense" to make accurate predictions about how an object's motion will or will not change. However, real-world experiences with circular/rotational motion are often limited or are misleading and lead to many misconceptions.

My AP Physics students have shown talent in mathematical and graphical modeling, as well as the ability to connect real-world motion to kinematics and Newton's Laws for linear motion but need hands-on experiences to observe and analyze circular and rotational motion.

We plan to build a class set of whirlygig devices that use a falling mass to spin a t-shaped PVC device for students to collect data to determine the effects of and mathematical relationships between balanced vs balanced masses, radius, angular velocity, linear velocity, torque, and angular momentum. These devices will give them a concrete foundation of knowledge on which they can build a stronger understanding of more complex motion.

Ms. Roe Lincoln High School Grades 9-12

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Tacoma, WA View local requests

Nearly all 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

17 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CLAMP PULLEY ADJUSTABLE • Ward's Science $58.82 3 $176.46
PHOTOGATE VERNIER • Ward's Science $54.99 1 $54.99
TK79541995T PEX Cutter 0 in 1 in OD Cutting Capacity, Std Shear, 8 in Tool Lg, 52005 • Grainger $38.04 1 $38.04
TK79542023T Eye Bolt • Grainger $4.19 6 $25.14
TK79542000T Masons Line Braided, 500 ft Lg, Yellow, 1 Pieces • Grainger $22.30 1 $22.30
TK79542022T Fender Washer For Screw Size 1/4 in, Steel, Grade 2, Zinc Plated, 0.281 in In Dia, Steel, 100 PK • Grainger $8.68 1 $8.68
TK79541996T Pipe PVC, ChlorFIT, 1/2 in Nominal Pipe Size, 10 ft Overall Lg, Unthreaded, White • Grainger $8.46 1 $8.46
TK79541999T Reducing Bushing 1 in x 1/2 in Fitting Pipe Size, Schedule 40, Male Spigot x Female NPT, 450 psi • Grainger $1.02 3 $3.06
TK79542001T Sheet Metal Screw #6 Size, 1/2 in Lg, 18-8 Stainless Steel, Plain, Oval, 0.128 in Head Ht, 100 PK • Grainger $2.61 1 $2.61
TK79541997T Tee 1/2 in x 1/2 in x 1/2 in Fitting Pipe Size, Schedule 40, 600 psi, White, PVC, Potable Water • Grainger $0.66 3 $1.98
TK79541998T Male Adapter 1/2 in x 1/2 in Fitting Pipe Size, Schedule 40, Male NPT x Female Socket, 600 psi • Grainger $0.36 3 $1.08

Materials cost

$342.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$30.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$407.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.99

Total project goal

$479.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$479.93

7 Donors

-$479.93

Donations toward project cost

-$407.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.99

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$0.00

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