Kevin
Petry
Seys
753
Assignment
#5
Donorschoose.org
Proposal
Title: Timers Please!
Goals: The main goal of this project is to obtain
10 photogate timers for use during physics experiments. These timers are
extremely accurate in collecting time data. This is extremely useful in
calculating various physics quantities such as momentum, velocity, kinetic
energy and force.
Budget: I am requesting $4000 to purchase ten timer
units. These units include all the necessary equipment for operation.
Procedure: These units will be used to calculate
various physical quantities. They are mainly used for collecting time data, but
they can also be used to collect data for period and frequency. They will used to
prove various physical theories when they arise in the classroom, and they will
be used in lab situations. This equipment will help students see how physics
works in the real world. This is an essential experience for young people studying
science.
Evaluation: Students will be evaluated by observation
while they use the requested equipment. Also, for the lab applications,
students will be required to submit a lab report showing and analyzing the data
collected with the requested equipment. The labs will then be graded according
to a predetermined rubric. This will help gauge how well the timers were used.