{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"El Diamante High School","outOfStateSupporters":33.3,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":5691389,"projectId":9326264,"letterContent":"My students were beyond thrilled to receive all of these amazing resources you donated to our classroom. They made amazing atomic structures out of the Geomakers and magnetic ball and stick models. Then they build on this knowledge and used different color legos to show ionic compounds transferring colored electrons and covalent sharing legos in their outer rings. \r\nOnce they knew the smaller structures it was time to head outside. They used the pocket microscopes to go around the campus and look at items of choice for a closer look at their structures. Some of their favorites were ants, leaves, tree bark and the concrete. They noticed that all of these different things made of carbon looked different whether it was tangible outside or even when looking at the molecular structures and how they made different bonds with different atoms. You have given my students core memories and brought chemistry to life for them.","fullyFundedDate":1746561516372,"projectUrl":"project/creating-the-carbon-cycle/9326264/","projectTitle":"Creating the Carbon Cycle","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5691389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572096329935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691389"},{"teacherId":5691389,"projectId":9254373,"letterContent":"My students have been over the moon with the amazing resources provided to our courses. The Ecosystem, Coral Reef and Savannah card games were a fun way to introduce relationships between animals in an ecosystem. The students got to see types of species and predator, prey connections in the greater food web of each biome. Looking at our ecosystems on a smaller scale students explored campus and looked at the structures of both man made and natural products on the pocket microscopes. They loved seeing life up close and personal. We even took out samples from our fish tank to view algae and macroinvertebrates. \r\nIt is often hard to find an all encompassing lab for soil sciences, but the Carolina soil lab nocked it out of the park. The students build permeability demos and were really able to see how different soils behave. Once they learned of the properties and productivity of each soil type it was time to set up their own inquiry. We used the grow lamp to conduct a 6 week study on what the best soil type for alfalfa would be. This tied in soil, water and plant interactions in our local ecosystem. The students had such a meaningful connection to this lab since we are in an agriculture capital. \r\nThe skills and knowledge from these amazing labs has brough great experiences and memories to my students. This type of engagement is dreamed about for students and your support made it come true.","fullyFundedDate":1746474365142,"projectUrl":"project/exploring-ecosystems/9254373/","projectTitle":"Exploring Ecosystems","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5691389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572096329935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691389"},{"teacherId":9834089,"projectId":9296206,"letterContent":"Over the past few months, my students have made incredible strides in understanding molecular structures, thanks to the integration of 3D printing into our science curriculum. Initially, I introduced them to basic atomic models that I had 3D printed myself. These tangible, hands-on tools brought a new dimension to their learning. Being able to hold and manipulate atoms and molecules helped many of them move from abstract concepts to real understanding. Visualizing bonds, angles, and spatial relationships became so much easier—and for many, more exciting.\r\n\r\nBuilding on that foundation, I recently gave students the opportunity to take things a step further by designing their own 3D models using Tinkercad, a free web-based 3D design tool. This experience has been transformative. Students were no longer just recipients of information—they became creators. Using Tinkercad, they designed their own molecules and structural models, applying what they had learned in a creative and meaningful way. They explored not just how molecules look, but why they take on certain shapes, and how form relates to function in chemistry.\r\n\r\nThis combination of digital design and physical creation has truly deepened their engagement and understanding. It's one thing to read about molecular geometry in a textbook—but it's an entirely different and more powerful experience to design and print those structures yourself.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this a reality. Your support has enabled a level of hands-on STEM learning that would not have been possible otherwise. The impact on student learning, creativity, and confidence has been inspiring to witness, and I'm excited to continue exploring what's possible through technology and innovation in the classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1749486452363,"projectUrl":"project/unlocking-the-unseen-chemistry-educatio/9296206/","projectTitle":"Unlocking the Unseen: Chemistry Education With 3D Printing & VR","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Borquez","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9834089"},{"teacherId":8467645,"projectId":9217583,"letterContent":"Your donations made a HUGE impact for our community service club at El Diamante High School! Our club members volunteer at so many local events and we have wanted to have t-shirts for each member to wear for a long time. However, the cost of a shirt can be prohibitive and our club doesn't have a lot of financial resources.\r\n\r\nDonations to this project enabled our club to purchase a Cricut machine, heat press, and vinyl so that we can make our own t-shirts for club members (rather than paying an outside company to do it). This way, we can have club members bring in any inexpensive, plain shirt that they want and they can make their shirt by cutting the vinyl and heat pressing it to the t-shirt. Members have been busy discussing what logo they want to put on our club shirts.\r\n\r\nWe were also able to purchase a thermal laminator with project funds. Our members have been busy using this to laminate flyers advertising upcoming club volunteer opportunities. Our club is the biggest it has been in many years, and we attribute much of this growth to the items that were funded in this project.","fullyFundedDate":1744761026832,"projectUrl":"project/community-service-club-volunteers-repres/9217583/","projectTitle":"Community Service Club Volunteers Represent!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8467645"},{"teacherId":8467645,"projectId":9288420,"letterContent":"I taught sophomore biology again for the first time in a decade. I needed lots of new labs and other resources, as the curriculum has changed significantly since I last taught this course. Additionally, the particular class period that I am teaching has multiple EL and students on IEPs. It can be difficult to find resources that are both interesting and at an appropriate level for the students to access.\r\n\r\nScience Takeout lab kits are an excellent resource for a class such as this. I chose to purchase the \"Lactose Intolerance\" lab kits from this company. My students were very interested in the idea, as many of them (or their family members) are lactose intolerant. The students were excited by the materials and appreciated that everything in the kit was labeled and that a \"lab contents\" page was included that had pictures of all items. The instructions were very easy for the students to follow. The purchase of the laminating pouches allowed me to laminate all of the paper materials so that this lab is able to be reused with future classes without the large financial investment. I was also able to purchase additional glucose test strips and Lactaid tablets to restock the consumable materials in the kit.","fullyFundedDate":1746488127603,"projectUrl":"project/lactose-intolerance-doomed-to-a-life-of/9288420/","projectTitle":"Lactose Intolerance- Doomed to a Life of No Ice Cream?","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Fifield","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-3_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8467645"},{"teacherId":5691389,"projectId":9277966,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for our creative supplies. The students were overjoyed especially to see the play dough. The students sculpted objects with the play dough for their 3D footprints and enjoyed every minute of it. They worked for weeks designing their 3D footprints and choosing objects and materials that fit their own ecological impact. Theirs really made the students look closely at their usage. \r\n\r\nThe poster markers and paper were a great review resource. They looked at climate impacts and made posters for going carbon neutral. They students loved showing their creativity and seeing which groups made the best posters .","fullyFundedDate":1746551899304,"projectUrl":"project/creative-classroom-essentials/9277966/","projectTitle":"Creative Classroom Essentials","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5691389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572096329935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691389"},{"teacherId":5691389,"projectId":9267806,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the creative supplies for my class. They went above and beyond with creativity and sharing with their community. The Cricut vinyl was a hit in making team shirts, and decals for the Taco Bell, In N Out and lifeguards boats. The stands were filled and cheating for the students dives and competition. The embroidery thread helped students customize tote bags and up-cycled college shirts they will be showcasing on senior night. Our art pieces and books sparked interest in our elementary and middle school friends. The were shocked about the trash in the ocean impacting Tina and Fred the Flatback turtles. And they loved learning about tree kangaroos, mountain gorillas and especially snow leopards that are endangered and why. Thanks you for bringing my students so much joy through creation and sparking future generations to take interest in environmental impacts and upcycling.","fullyFundedDate":1746474649928,"projectUrl":"project/visualizing-environmental-science/9267806/","projectTitle":"Visualizing Environmental Science","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5691389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572096329935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691389"},{"teacherId":5691389,"projectId":9349230,"letterContent":"My students were beyond excited when we unboxed the fishing sets. We went fishing for our tragedy of the commons lab. Students fought over whose company could catch the most fish and for how many years(rounds). Some fought to catch with the nets and they made greater profits than the long line fishing rods. Once the students go to round 4 they realized the fish left didn't reproduce very much and they started to have less stock for profits. The students said this was the best to review and go over this topic and super fun. Students for next years classes have come by and can't wait to continue this fun fishing lab!","fullyFundedDate":1747234575629,"projectUrl":"project/tragedy-of-the-commons/9349230/","projectTitle":"Tragedy of the Commons","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5691389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572096329935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691389"},{"teacherId":5691389,"projectId":8647022,"letterContent":"My students are very appreciative of your generosity to bring this experience to our classroom. They love any opportunity to go beyond the classroom. This also gave us a great opportunity to look at careers in Marine Biology and Environmental Toxicology. \r\n\r\nOne of the first responses from many students was : \"Oh my gosh, I LOVE sea otters!\". they have been asking all year when they get to study the sea otters, and were overfilled with joy when Lab day came. The students saw the liver damage, but couldn't figure out what in the environment can cause liver damage to the poor otters and other animals. They also were very intrigued to learn of how humans bodies can function and have similar responses to the environment like sea otters. This especially hits close to home for students because many visit Monterey Bay annually and we live within a few hours of this incident studied. From this experience it has stemmed students interest to look at our local lakes and streams to see if there are simar toxins that can affect humans and animals in our central region. We will use this curiosity to further study and get out into our town to see our own water quality and how pollutants bioaccumulate here. \r\n\r\nThe students have been studying food chains this year and they now are looking at how one small toxin can build up through an ecosystem. They students will be studying water quality further with water borne illnesses. They will also see how human activates can affect the success and survival of various species around the world. This great experience has given my students more questions and more ideas to explore in the environment around them for their health and the health of the environment.","fullyFundedDate":1731081420932,"projectUrl":"project/sea-otter-forensics/8647022/","projectTitle":"Sea Otter Forensics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Geels","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp5691389_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1572096329935","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/5691389"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_72145","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":1942,"numTeachers":81,"percentFrplEligible":73,"percentAsian":4,"percentBlack":1,"percentWhite":19,"percentIndigenous":0,"percentLatinx":69,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"9 - 12","studentTeacherRatio":"24.0:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"URBAN","ncesMetroType":"CITY_MIDSIZE"},"inStateSupporters":66.7,"schoolId":72145,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about El Diamante High School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"El Diamante High School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/california/visalia-unified-school-district/el-diamante-high-school/72145"}