Student art, created with fluorescent paints, are viewed and compared under normal light and ultraviolet. Students also create personalized holograms while studying the physics light unit dealing with light wave interference. Grant money will be used for holographic film and film developer, a portable UV lamp and fluorescent chalk and paint. This project introduces students to the laws of motion in physics. By building cars in teams, it enables students to apply mathematical computations to their designs, to work as team members, to learn entrepreneurial skills and to increase their communications skills.
Students listen to guest speakers and then design and construct a racecar.
Their design shows how the mass of the car will cause changes in acceleration and the principles of force. They will record scientific data gained from racing their cars. And the entire school will view the racing competitions thereby gaining some understanding of physics. This project will create a school based research library that will facilitate research by parents and educators into issues that children face daily. This in-house collection will provide both parents and educators easy access to information that will help them understand the many ways that children learn, offer support and guidance for dealing with academic and behavioral issues and provide insight into the challenges children face in both school and home setting.