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"I teach a combination 4/5 classroom of 26 students in a lower income school. About half of them are English Language Learners from all points of the globe. My students love environmental science. Measuring trees and doing leaf rubbings or examining bugs can be done across all language and financial...
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"I teach a combination 4/5 classroom of 26 students in a lower income school. About half of them are English Language Learners from all points of the globe. My students love environmental science. Measuring trees and doing leaf rubbings or examining bugs can be done across all language and financial barriers. We go to a marsh near our school every Friday and field glasses would allow such an exciting window into that world. Picture a child with a language barrier, glasses glued to her eyes, sharing a look at a far away bird or leaf or bug with a fellow student. See them draw that picture together, finding words to share as they share the glasses. With your help, those field glasses could empower all my students to be better scientists, citizens and friends.
My students need 12 pairs of study binocular field glasses to help them get the most out of our outdoor science Fridays.
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Ms. L. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Feb 8, 2010
Dear Maria and Rob, David & Claire, Dottie kivafriends.org, Janis, Liz, Pat, Heather, Lindsay, Josef, Jessica, lori and Anonymous Donors,
You have all been so generous and kind. Our group of students cannot believe that the field glasses are on their way. We have not been to our outdoor marsh area for several weeks as the weather has been too cold or too rainy.Only in Wisconsin can we say a sentence like that. They have devised a sign up sheet for using the binoculars when they arrive. Students are forming self developed partnerships to get access as soon as possible. We are now writing about ideas of what we can observe when we get there with the glasses. One student even suggested we could go next week and write how we see it with our "regular eyes". Then we should go back and write about it with our "magnified eyes'' when they get here. You have provided such a grand learning opportunity for my wonderful students. Thank you from the bottom of all our hearts. With gratitude,
Ms. L.
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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Rachel B. (volunteer)
on Oct 11, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Shira N. (associate)
on Oct 12, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want to help empower kids from all walks of life be able to explore the world around them and get excited about science. Plus I think Ms. L is a great teacher!"
A donor
gave
on Oct 21, 2009
"Thank you for the compliment, Jessica. It really is the student who empowers me. Thank you for helping all of them. Ms. L"
The teacher Ms. L.
on Oct 21, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
Josef
from Los Angeles, CA
gave
on Nov 13, 2009
"Thank you, Josef, for your contribution. To think that people all across the nation are caring for one another, gives my students a great sense of community. Ms. L"
The teacher Ms. L.
on Nov 14, 2009
David
from Madison, WI
gave
on Nov 24, 2009
"Understanding the natural world and it's complexity will help these kids better understand the complexities of their own world. Glad to help."
David
from Madison, WI
on Nov 24, 2009
"Thank, you David. It is for that understanding of the world and the self that we head out to our "marsh" every week for a check in of our environment. We are grateful for your support."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Nov 25, 2009
"Receiving a Giving Card inspired me to make another donation. I'm pleased that a teacher in a school near where I live has such a strong commitment to nature education. I have worked for environmental organizations my whole life, and my passion for the environment comes from the time I spent exploring the outdoors as a child. Thanks for giving other children that opportunity. "
Maria and Rob
from Madison, WI
gave
on Dec 15, 2009
A donor
gave
on Dec 15, 2009
"Thank you, Madison folks, for sharing with my students. We are so lucky to have a rich and varied environment around our neighborhood that we can use to teach about nature."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Dec 15, 2009
"I've spent time in Mrs. L's classroom and have seen what an amazing educator she is. I know that her students will spend many incredible, hands-on hours learning with these field glasses."
Lindsay
from chicago, IL
gave
on Dec 16, 2009
"I am so flatterered that a great educator from Chicago is taking an interest in our outdoor education. Thank you, Lindsay, for your generous help."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Dec 16, 2009
A donor
gave
on Dec 17, 2009
"Thank you, donor for giving, in a holiday spirit, to our students. We will now have a 2 week break from our environmental work, but in early January, we will be back at it. When we use our field glasses this spring, we will remember and be grateful for your holiday gift."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Dec 18, 2009
"I helped because I always loved any chance to get outside for science class in school. "
Heather
from Los Angeles, CA
gave
on Dec 22, 2009
"Being outside is what I also remember as the best part. So that is where I try to take my students to get the very best for them. Thank you for helping make that experience fun and so educational at the same time."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Dec 23, 2009
"My son selected this project because science is so important. Keep up the interest in science because it spurs innovation."
Pat
from Greenwich, CT
gave
on Dec 24, 2009
"My class and I thank you and your son for the interest in science education. We, also, believe that answers to the difficulties of our world can come from inspired, creative children."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Dec 28, 2009
"I gave to this project because I know many teachers, and how hard they work to make learning easy and fun!"
Liz
from Chicago, IL
gave
on Jan 11, 2010
"I showed the students how close we are to getting our field glasses and they said to say thank you a million times from each of them. So, thank you 25 million times from all of us."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Jan 13, 2010
"Lucky kids to be learning about nature!"
Dottie kivafriends.org
from Alexandria, VA
gave
on Jan 18, 2010
"We do feel lucky to be an urban school with a forest/ marsh type of environment so close to study and learn in. Thank you so much for making it a richer experience for us."
The teacher Ms. L.
on Jan 19, 2010
"I gave to this project because education is important to me and I feel all children should have the opportunity to learn and have the proper equipment to help them."
"Thank you, Janis, for helping us get closer to our goal. I am certain that, as the spring animals begin to appear in our marsh, those field glasses will be in great demand."
The teacher Ms. L.
6 days ago
"I donated because I want to support kids in Wisconsin."
"Thank you, lori. What a generous "hands across the border"approach to learning. We are grateful to our Minnesota winter land cousins."
The teacher Ms. L.
2 days ago
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Environment Science education."
David & Claire
from Thousand Oaks, CA
gave
23 hours ago
Project fully funded!
Happy news
23 hours ago
The teacher Ms. L.
22 hours ago
Purchased the technology for Ms. L.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
20 hours ago
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