physics for elementary teachers east project presented by: heather ross, laura dye, mandy curtis,...

Physics for Elementary Teachers

EAST Project

Presented by: Heather Ross, Laura Dye, Mandy Curtis, Carla Hudson, and Jenna Mayes

Initial Idea

Our objective of the project is to provide physics supplies/materials for three fifth grade classrooms at Grace Hill Elementary.

Supplies Needed• Large and small zip-lock bags Toy cars• Coffee filters Marbles• Paper cups Flashlights• Styrofoam cups Assorted balloons

medium rocks Foil• Plastic silverware Slinkys• Paper towels Ice trays• String Measuring cups• Yarn Measuring spoons• Pushpins Tennis balls• Masking tape Batteries• Electrical tape Mirrors• Permanent markers Rulers• Vegetable oil Drinking straws• Vinegar Droppers• Sewing needle Magnets• Goggles Scales• Weights Hot Plate• Thermometer Test tubes• Metal washers Graduated cylinders• Copper wire Ring stands• Springs Stop watch• Insulated wire Light bulbs• Light bulb holders Battery holders• Tuning fork Hand lens• Compass Beakers• Test tube racks Totes• Test objects: Cotton Batting• Tooth picks Styrofoam peanuts• Paper clips Styrofoam • Pencils Tin cans• Small rubber balls Yard sticks• Large beads Aprons• Nails

Money Donors

• Christina Harness Hartman• Farmers Insurance• Kings Floor Covering• First Security Bank• Dablemont Body Shop• Dr. Regina Ryel• Clement Financial Services• Dentist Offices of Harrison and Matlock

Supply Donors

• Dollar General• McAlisters• Garden City• Best Sports• Play It Again Sports• Price Cutter• Toys R Us• Wal-Mart• O’Reillys• Chris Manos• Airway Freight Corporation• Nationwide Insurance• Steven Deal• Dustin Curtis• Metropolitan Bank

Total Amount Raised

• The money donations approximately total $725.00

• The supply donations approximately total $700.00

Special Thanks to Ken Martin School Supply, Inc.

• With the money we raised we were able to order supplies from the company catalog.

• The company passed along their educational discount of 15% that they give to the school.

Teachers Receiving Donations

• Mrs. Smallwood

• Mrs. Donaldson

• Mrs. Saullo

Donation Day

Response

• The teachers and the principle at Grace Hill were very appreciative over the donations.

• They were truly excited over all the supplies collected and can not wait till next year to use them.

What we learned as a group.

Skills Developed

• How to use PowerPoint.

• How to download video clips from a camcorder.

• Communication skills

• Time management skills

• How to use Microsoft Publisher

Thank you to all the donors that helped us

make this project possible.

Carla’s Teaching Experience

Carla’s Teaching Experience

Carla’s Teaching Experience

Heather’s Teaching Experience

Heather’s Teaching Experience

Mandy’s Teaching Experience

Mandy’s Teaching Experience

Mandy’s Teaching Experience

Jenna’s Teaching Experience

Jenna’s Teaching Experience

Jenna’s Teaching Experience

Laura’s Teaching Experience

Laura’s Teaching Experience

Laura’s Teaching Experience