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My students are hardworking, dedicated to learning and constantly looking to describe the world using their scientific knowledge. On a weekly basis I hear stories from my students describing some event for which they could provide an explanation based upon their understanding of concepts. On a weekly basis I am posed questions to the effect of "what if this?" and "if I did this, would this happen?" On a weekly basis I hear "oh I saw something about this on Mythbusters." My students' enthusiasm for applied science and inquisitive thought leads them directly down the Mythbusters alley. My students are fascinated to learn about the nature of the universe and the world around us all. It is with your generous support that they will have the tools to uncover the latent wonders around them.

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My students are hardworking, dedicated to learning and constantly looking to describe the world using their scientific knowledge. On a weekly basis I hear stories from my students describing some event for which they could provide an explanation based upon their understanding of concepts. On a weekly basis I am posed questions to the effect of "what if this?" and "if I did this, would this happen?" On a weekly basis I hear "oh I saw something about this on Mythbusters." My students' enthusiasm for applied science and inquisitive thought leads them directly down the Mythbusters alley. My students are fascinated to learn about the nature of the universe and the world around us all. It is with your generous support that they will have the tools to uncover the latent wonders around them.

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