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The goal of this grant is to provide my 2nd grade students with legos to create simple powered machines. Two Lego Simple and Powered machines would provide my students with an interactive learning experience that will incorporate hands on learning with creativity and technology. Each set includes: 390 technic bricks and a motor.

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Mighty Machines- Lego Style

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School:
Mike Davis Elementary 
Subject:
Science 
Teacher:
Stephanie Kutz 
 
Logan Wachtel 
Students Impacted:
36 
Grade:
2 
Date:
July 17, 2017

Investor

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Judith Palay - $363.69

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Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 32

The funding of this grant allowed our students the opportunity to become more hands on with force/motion! Our students were able to create their own simple/compound machines that were powered off of a battery. We use these legos during our center time. The students were able to create a machine, then test that machine to see the amount of force it exerted while moving. We also incoporated the legos into our STEAM Fridays. The students were given the opportunity to create their own machine (one not provided from the lists of creations) and present their machine to the class. They would have to describe how much force the machine would use and what motion it would make. Students would then try out this new machine, making improvments each week. 

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During morning work, students work together to bui

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At center time, students work to build a motor pow

 

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A student looks at her car to put the final pieces

 

Original Grant Overview

Goal

The goal of this grant is to provide my 2nd grade students with legos to create simple powered machines. Two Lego Simple and Powered machines would provide my students with an interactive learning experience that will incorporate hands on learning with creativity and technology. Each set includes: 390 technic bricks and a motor.
 

 

What will be done with my students

Students will be able to create their own machines such as cars, levers, pulleys, and bridges, and understand the exploration process. These legos will be used several times throughout the year: during centers, in our science unit on simple and compound machines, and as extension activities. Students will have the opportunity to create their own machines using the legos in our makers corner, write out their steps, then be provided time to improve their machines.  

 

Benefits to my students

A multi-sensory learning activity is beneficial for students in several ways. If they can have their hands on an object creating something, they will understand the concept better. They will have the chance to adjust their creations based on any mistakes they made before; providing students with a growth mindset attitude.

With the simple & powered machine sets, students will be able to practice several concepts taught throughout the year. Revisiting concepts such as measuring, force/motion, and energy/structure will provide the students with a better understanding.
 

 

Budget Narrative

I am asking for 2 Lego Simple & Powered Machine Sets because I am co-teaching with another teacher in the same classroom. We will have approximately 40 students in our classroom. Each set costs $169.95. Shipping cost is also included within the price.

Below I have attached the website for the Simple & Powered Set of Legos:
https://education.lego.com/en-us/products/simple-powered-machines-set/9686 

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 Simple & Powered Machine Set $169.95
2 Simple & Powered Machine Set $169.95
3 Shipping $23.79
  Total: $363.69

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