Past projects 24
Help Complete Our MakerSpace
Funded Aug 14, 2024Thank you for your generous donation. The router we'll be able to purchase will connect 3d printers, a laser cutter & engraver, a die cutter, a printer, and a 3d mill to the District wireless network, thus removing barriers for the objects students design in our MakerSpace. With these tools, students will be able to design and manufacture projects they can imagine from a variety of materials.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and one other donor.Robot Parts for Robotics Engineers
Funded Oct 31, 2023Your contribution has significantly impacted our Robotics team and enabled students to learn about Engineering by solving hands-on Engineering challenges. The additional robotics parts remove design barriers. Students are now able to design more complex and more innovative mechanisms. As we enter a new robotics season, students will be better able to compete with other teams, many of which have greater financial resources available. Thank you for supporting Engineering education. You've made a great impact on students who pursue learning in an area that is unfortunaltey overlooked by school leaders.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 2 other donors.Robotics and Engineering
Funded Jan 30, 2023Thank you for contributing to our project, "Robotics and Engineering". Students who participate in robotics competitions learn design, engineering, building, programming, and teambuilding skills. In an urban school, it's always a challenge to acquire the tools and materials necessary to empower students to realize their visions.
Your donation made it possible for my students to build, program, and drive a competitive robot in this year's tournament. The lessons they learn and the experiences they have are enduring. Many of my students who knew nothing about engineering have since gone on to careers in engineering and computer science, and I believe that at least one member of this year's team will follow in their footsteps.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
Build Better Robots
Funded Jun 30, 2022Thank you for contributing to our project, "Build Better Robots". Students who participate in robotics competitions learn design, engineering, building, programming, and teambuilding skills. In an urban school, it's always a challenge to acquire the tools and materials necessary to empower students to realize their visions.
Your donation made it possible for my students to build, program, and drive a competitive robot in this year's tournament. The lessons they learn and the experiences they have are enduring. Many of my students who knew nothing about engineering have since gone on to careers in engineering and computer science, and I believe that at least one member of this year's team will follow in their footsteps.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
Students Design and Build a Hydrogen-Powered R/C Car
Funded Mar 2, 2020Thank you for your contributions to this project. It can be difficult to find funding for extracurricular activities. DonorsChoose and donors like you have made it possible to provide enrichment programs that engage students in science and engineering activities.My students and I are grateful, and we look forward to building an RC Car body using the tools and materials you've helped us purchase.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
Student Engineers Need Engineering Computers
Funded Apr 4, 2019Thank you for your generous support of this project. Access to these computers has made a big difference for my students. In my science classes, I frequently incorporate the use of computer simulations. I also like to solicit student feedback through online forms, which allows me to compile, analyze, and share data more effectively and more easily. Although most students have access to smartphones, there are always a few who don't have phones or have dead batteries. The addition of a few classroom computers allows me to support those students who don't have their own devices.
These computers have been especially helpful to students in my extracurricular robotics and engineering programs. They're being used to design three-dimensional robots and car bodies, prepare models for 3-D printing, and to program robots for competitions. We were also able to use one computer to tune the motor controller for the solar-powered boat we built and raced.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and 2 other donors.Enable Students to Become Engineers
Funded Apr 8, 2019Thank you for your generous support of this project. Access to these computers has made a big difference for my students. In my science classes, I frequently incorporate the use of computer simulations. I also like to solicit student feedback through online forms, which allows me to compile, analyze, and share data more effectively and more easily. Although most students have access to smartphones, there are always a few who don't have phones or have dead batteries. The addition of a few classroom computers allows me to support those students who don't have their own devices.
These computers have been especially helpful to students in my extracurricular robotics and engineering programs. They're being used to design three-dimensional robots and car bodies, prepare models for 3-D printing, and to program robots for competitions. We were also able to use one computer to tune the motor controller for the solar-powered boat we built and raced.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and one other donor.Tool Chests for Engineering and Robotics
Funded Apr 8, 2019Thank you for your generous support of this project. I have been working to build a makerspace that can be used for Project Based Learning, and have been coaching students in multiple extracurricular Engineering competitions. The more tools and parts we are fortunate enough to acquire, the more evident our need for storage becomes. These mobile toolboxes will accompany us to Robotics and Engineering competitions, and will help our teams work more productively.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by Bosch and Qualcomm FIRST Projects and one other donor.Laptop Computers for 3D Modeling and Product Design
Funded Mar 27, 2019Thank you very much for supporting this project. My students will make excellent use of these computers to learn more about Science and Engineering.
I teach Chemistry, Physics, and Engineering. In all of my classes, students interact with content-related simulations and videos. I also use online Learning Management Systems to engage students with adaptive exercises that are customized to their learning needs. Instead of having large groups of students provide the same answers to the same questions and exercises, computers enable me to use their responses to personalize learning. Those who struggle with a certain concept receive additional instruction on that subject and then respond to more targeted questions until they meet the learning standard. While this level of individualization is never easy, it would be impossible without the aid of computers.
These computers will benefit my Engineering students the most. Although all students could engage with Learning Management Systems with tablets or chromebooks, Engineering students require more powerful Windows or Mac devices to use professional-quality 3D modeling software. Over the course of the school year, they conduct multiple iterations of the Engineering Design Process, creating many different types of products. They model their products on computers using Autodesk Fusion 360 or Autodesk Inventor and present their designs to each other. Currently, they're designing automata that could be manufactured as children's toys. Students design and assemble all of the moving and stationary parts before finally manufacturing their automata from physical materials.
I'm excited to receive your donation. I'm grateful for your generosity. My students will benefit from it, probably more than they can appreciate.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by Verizon and 3 other donors.Laptop Storage, Security, and Charging
Funded Jul 27, 2018Thank you for supporting this project that provided a laptop storage and charging cart for our Robotics and Engineering teams. Although a storage cart may not seem like the most exciting project, it's essential for managing laptops in a classroom or workshop. This project dovetails with another project we completed that provided four computers which we are now using for 3D modeling, research, and robot programming. I hope to fill the 12-bay cart over time. The mobile cart enables me to also use these computers in my classes, since I can secure them and transport them from the MakerSpace to the science classroom. Four computers may not seem as if they'd make an impact to a large class, but the computers and cart really do enable me to integrate computer-based lessons. Most students can use their own smartphones, and those who can't are now able to access resources with the few computers I now have dedicated to my workshop & classroom. Thank you again for your support.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Paskowitz
This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 4 other donors.