Harrison Manwaring, a student at Brooklyn Apple Academy, is working on an exciting student project to create a permanent magnetic marble run installation. This creative endeavor will not only showcase Harrison's skills and dedication but also bring a unique and interactive experience to our community center. The project requires various materials and labor to bring the vision to life, and that's where your support can make a real difference.

Estimated Materials Total

$630

Labor

Construction, fabrication, testing, and installation will be completed at a labor rate of:

$15.00 per hour

Labor Calculation

Number of Hours Worked × $15.00 = Total Labor Cost

Examples

20 hours = $300

30 hours = $450

40 hours = $600

50 hours = $750

Project Benefits

This project provides an engaging, hands-on activity that encourages users to explore engineering and physics through creativity and experimentation.

Educational benefits include:

STEM learning

Engineering design

Physics concepts

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Creativity

Collaboration

Trial-and-error learning

Because every track can be moved and rearranged, users can continuously create new marble runs and challenges.

Proposed Timeline

Phase

Estimated Time

Material Acquisition

1 week

Frame Construction

1–2 days

Track Fabrication

1 week

Wall Installation

1 day

Testing & Final Adjustments

1–2 days

Total Project Cost

Materials: $630

Labor: ______ hours × $15.00/hour = $_________

Estimated Total Project Cost

$630 + Labor

Conclusion

The Interactive Magnetic Marble Wall is designed to be a durable, educational, and creative exhibit that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. By combining a magnetic stainless steel wall with movable PVC track pieces, users can build and rebuild marble runs while learning engineering concepts through hands-on play.

The use of found and thrifted materials helps keep costs low while promoting sustainability. This project will provide an engaging STEM experience that encourages creativity, experimentation, and collaboration for years to come.

By contributing to this fundraiser, you'll help cover the costs of materials and labor needed to build the marble run. Once completed, this installation will become a lasting, fun activity for everyone who visits our community center. It will provide a space for creativity, play, and connection, making our center even more welcoming and engaging for all.

Thanks in advance for making our space even more fun and exciting! Your generosity will help turn this vision into a reality and create lasting memories for our community.