"My eighth grade students in New York are eager and excited to have their first real science course since elementary school. Every day, I start class by assuring them that we will be in the lab as soon as possible. We will try to dissect something this year, and we are all capable of becoming the doc...
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"My eighth grade students in New York are eager and excited to have their first real science course since elementary school. Every day, I start class by assuring them that we will be in the lab as soon as possible. We will try to dissect something this year, and we are all capable of becoming the doctors, researchers, veterinarians, and forensic scientists so many of them listed as their career aspirations. I am thrilled to start my class this way, as I am equally enthusiastic about introducing my students to science.
Unfortunately, though, starting a new middle school science program means picking up where the program left off nearly a decade ago. Our already limited supplies are antiquated, and my students are quick to realize this. I knew after a dozen students had passed around my lab coat, modeling their best "scientist" pose, that providing each student with appropriate lab safety equipment would empower them in the laboratory and motivate them to continue exploring science. On top of having limited supplies, I travel between classrooms every day of the week, so the lab is the one place my students associate solely with scientific exploration.
Between my eighth grade class and the seventh grade class, our 225 students need lab aprons, safety goggles, and gloves to accomplish their dreams of dissection and discovery. Without this equipment, our students will be limited in what we can study and experience in the laboratory.
Science is not complete without hands-on, student-driven inquiry. My students need the appropriate lab safety equipment to perform these labs, and to realize they are capable of achieving so much more than a traditional classroom lesson will allow. My students need to be able to dress the part of the scientists they strive to be every day!
My students need lab safety materials for 48 students, including rubberized aprons, goggles, and gloves.
The cost of this proposal is $1,027, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Ms. L. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 1, 2008
Dear Nikki Lowry, Madonna, Dorothy, Dave, Martini, Quinn and Keila, Dale and Betsy Phelps, Joe, Christel, Jim and Linda, Allie, Sandra, NYC Teachers' Retirement System, Justin and Mariel,
My students and I cannot thank you enough for your generosity in supporting our proposal for laboratory supplies. As a first year teacher, I have already seen the challenges in keeping my students motivated and driven in the classroom. Hands-on exploration is the key to presenting information in a meaningful, lasting way. With these lab aprons, goggles, and gloves, the possibilities for experiments and activities in the laboratory become much greater.
Since creating this proposal, our weekly science club has met several times. Through that small-group instruction, members of the club have learned a great deal of information that interests and excites them. The fulfillment of this proposal allows me to bring this same level of learning to the classroom so that all my eighth grade students, as well as the seventh grade students, can see the exciting world of science first-hand.
Thank you again for your donation. These basic lab supplies bring my students one step closer to a comprehensive science education that will stay with them throughout high school and push them to continue their educations in college.
Sincerely,
Lindsay
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Michelle W. (volunteer)
on Sep 16, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Sep 19, 2008
"Hope you guys all enjoy learning more about science. The world needs you.
Be nice to your teacher please. "
Dave
from Marietta, GA
gave
on Sep 23, 2008
Nikki Lowry
from Washington, DC
gave
on Sep 23, 2008
"I hope to see some pictures of lab-coated young scientists from the "day of dissection" once it happens!"
Christel
gave
on Sep 23, 2008
"In honor of my sister's birthday! Long live lab coats. WOO!"
Mariel
from Oberlin, OH
gave
on Sep 29, 2008
"Happy Birthday, Caro! "
Joe
gave
on Oct 3, 2008
"Happy Birthday Ms. R! You are an inspiration to all of us!"
Dale and Betsy Phelps
from Frederick, MD
gave
on Oct 4, 2008
"I want the kids to have lab coats too, so they will feel more involved."
Dorothy
from Frederick, MD
gave
on Oct 4, 2008
"This money is being given in honor of my daughter, who inspires me every day. She is a creative, giving person, and a Teach for America alum, who never forgot her beloved students."
"Science without lab coats is hardly science at all."
Chris
gave
on Oct 8, 2008
"For science (and safety)!"
Quinn and Keila
from Cambridge, MA
gave
on Oct 8, 2008
Justin
gave
on Oct 9, 2008
Allie
gave
on Oct 10, 2008
"When you wear a lab coat as I did as a nursing student you feel more professional! You will command respect and be taken seriously...Now kids it is time to listen to your great teacher and learn!"
Madonna
from Frederick, MD
gave
on Oct 13, 2008
NYC Teachers' Retirement System
from New York, NY
gave
on Oct 23, 2008
"Because all you students deserve to look as great as your teacher in lab! "
Martini
from Minneapolis, MN
gave
on Oct 24, 2008
"I gave to this project because we support what our teachers are doing and feel that sometimes projects cannot be done within the school system itself. Thanks to our great teachers for the efforts they give to our children."
Jim and Linda
from Edmonds, WA
gave
on Oct 28, 2008
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Oct 28, 2008
The teacher Ms. L.
on Nov 3, 2008
Purchased the supplies for Ms. L.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 3, 2008
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