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Goal

I am asking for a grant to cover the expense of different materials for my students to use during a unit on Force and Motion. This includes: friction testing stations, roller coaster challenge kits, aqua pod bottle launchers, and solar powered cars. The goal is to engage students in the fifth grade Force and Motion standards, along with some third and fourth, to prepare them for the 2026-2027 Science FAST in the spring. Students will also complete three benchmark tests throughout the year (beginning, middle, end) and the goal is to see a 10% improvement with each one. By engaging them in hands-on activities, this will allow them to apply Force and Motion concepts to real world situations.



 

What will be done with my students

We will use the materials purchased with this grant to provide activities that allow for critical thinking and further understanding of force and motion content taught. Friction testing kits will allow students to test several different materials with different amounts of friction. Students will build solar powered cars and test them outside on different surfaces based on what they’ve learned about friction. Each pair of students will design a rocket (using a two liter bottle) based on what they’ve learned about friction, force, and motion. We will test these rockets to see how the design affects the amount of friction applied. At the end of the unit, students will work in groups to design the best roller coaster based on what they’ve learned during the force and motion unit.  

Benefits to my Students

Benefits to my students include…
Better understanding of third, fourth, and fifth grade force and motion science standards
Increased scores on the 2027 Science FAST
Students will be more engaged in science content
Improved scores on each of the county benchmark tests for the 2026-2027 school year (goal 10% improvement with each test)
 

Budget Narrative

Friction testing kits are $45 each. I would like to purchase 6 kits/1 class set. Solar powered cars are 4 for $15. I would like to have enough for each of my 40 students to construct, and test, their own. Roller Coaster challenge kits are $40 each. I would like to purchase 10 kits/2 class sets. Aqua pod bottle launchers are $55. I would like to purchase 3 of these. 

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