Help us get DNA modeling kits so that students can learn about protein synthesis.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Vega's classroom raised $418
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
About My Students
My students are incredibly motivated, and persistent in their learning, especially in science. After our first project was funded, my students were overwhelmed with excitement. They were shocked to know that individual donors took an interest in their education and provided them with such amazing science equipment! I encouraged students to take an active role in generating their own grant proposal on DonorsChoose.org so that we could possibly receive new science equipment to make STEM research and collaboration more productive.
Our Goal: To increase the amount of science equipment so that we can better achieve STEM standards and be college and career ready!
Using a hypothetical scenario of an infant diagnosed with sickle cell disease, students are introduced to the process of translation by modeling the flow of genetic information on a region of the beta hemoglobin gene. Students will model transcription and translation using unique magnetic nucleotide bases, develop their own protein translation model, and use clay to demonstrate the physiological effects of the sickle cell mutation.In an era where college and career readiness is a prominent factor in the teaching and learning process, STEM education is becoming more and more important. I know that my students will achieve greater learning outcomes, given access to 21st century tools and content that will encourage them to think deeply about studying health and life science concepts.
In Their Own Words
We want to increase the amount of science and technology equipment used in our class so that we can better learn and practice science in a more advanced way. Many of us and our classmates are really interested in life science and learning how to explore DNA topics. With this model kit, we will be able to explore the process of translation by modeling the flow of genetic information on a region of the beta hemoglobin gene. In a series of investigations we will be able to determine the physiological effects of the sickle cell mutation.
After completing the online application, we will set up a safe place in the classroom to store the materials. We will contact the front desk to let them know we are expecting a package and when they come, we will carefully unpack and organize the materials. We will read user instructions and safety precautions and possibly have to make an inventory and sign-out sheet. We will also help to organize a way to thank donors for donating to our project.
By taking part in this project, it will solve the hardships and challenges we face with a lack of equipment. The money donated will help us buy the correct science materials so that we can engage in professional science labs and expand our knowledge on health and life science in a fun and advanced way. The project is important to us because it takes our knowledge further so that we can be more prepared for high school, college, and future careers.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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