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"I teach 7th and 8th grade science at a charter school in a high-needs community of Maryland. The students at this school love to learn and are very excited for science class.

This is my first year at this school. It is a growing school and with the additional students, brings the need for addit... " MORE

"I teach 7th and 8th grade science at a charter school in a high-needs community of Maryland. The students at this school love to learn and are very excited for science class.

This is my first year at this school. It is a growing school and with the additional students, brings the need for additional supplies.

I am asking for materials that will help me show them all the interesting aspects of science and give the students authentic science experiences. That way they can grow to enjoy science and not just think it's another boring class they have to take.

Your help with getting my students the visual aids and supplies needed will help them realize how exciting and educational science is and that it is part of our everyday life. Thank you!

My students need an overhead projector, a periodic table wall chart, a political globe, 25 pairs of safety goggles and a Typical Animal and Plant Cells Slide Set.

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Ms. F. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 29, 2009
Dear Christine, Tyler, Kathleen & Greg, Alan, Mrs. Mickelson, M. Giant and M. Edium and Anonymous Donor, 

On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for your generous donation of the science equipment, overhead projector and visual aids to my class.


Our school is growing and our budget is tight for the basic needs for my science class, so everything you have given will help the student tremendously. Giving the students the chance to work with and study areas of science most have never heard of, let alone seen, is great. With this equipment, I will be able to do more class demonstrations and the students will be able to experiment more now that we have safety goggles. The overhead projector is such an important tool to use for the visual learners. Now I can show those students examples of what I am teaching in my lesson. We are also grateful for the globe and periodic table, both which will be used by the students often.

Many of my students plan on going to college and some have expressed interest in going into a science field. Giving the students the chance to experience working with such great science equipment keeps them level or above level with other schools in the state and country.

Thank you again.

With gratitude,
Ms. F.

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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
JoEllen S. (volunteer) on Sep 20, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate) on Sep 21, 2009
"Great resources for a school in my home state, Maryland! A big huge "thank you" to HP for matching this donation through the Tomato Nation challenge. Bet Red!"
Tyler from Silver Spring, MD gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Nov 25, 2009
"I donated because science is important. Happy Holidays."
Alan from Windsor Mill, MD gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Nov 25, 2009
"We donated because M. Edium (age 5) wants everyone to have fun in school. Go Tomato Nation, and thanks HP for the matching funds."
M. Giant and M. Edium from Minneapolis, MN gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Nov 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because my mom teaches this and she says she is very fortunate to have the things that your class is requesting. She knows how much her students like it and learn from it and we want to give that opportunity to other students."
Joe from Clearwater, FL gave in honor of Mrs. Mickelson in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Nov 26, 2009
A donor gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Nov 28, 2009
"Thank you so much to everyone who has donated. Every little bit helps and the students are getting so excited that they are closer to recieving the equipment! Happy Holidays!!"
The teacher Ms. F. on Nov 28, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Maryland."
Kathleen & Greg from Connecticut gave in support of greg kraczkowsky's Mustache on Nov 28, 2009
"I am a professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington and want to encourage the education of our future students! I was able to donate today because HP supported the Social Media Challenge. "
Christine from Wilmington, NC gave in support of Bet Red: Tomato Nation Contest '09 on Nov 29, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 29, 2009
Teacher MailThank You Letter posted!
The teacher Ms. F. on Nov 29, 2009
Purchased the supplies for Ms. F.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member) on Nov 30, 2009
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