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They appreciate being able to learn at their own pace—reviewing sections when needed and demonstrating understanding as they go. This structure has helped many students build confidence and has encouraged consistent engagement across the class.\r\nI have also seen a particular impact for students who benefit from additional support or targeted reteaching. For example, several students who often struggled to keep up during traditional lessons are now thriving because Edpuzzle allows them to pause, revisit, and master content before moving forward. 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It will help my students better understand plant parts and pollination in a way that a textbook never could. Your support has sparked so much interest in science, and it's made our classroom an even more exciting place to learn.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your belief in our students and for bringing joy and discovery into our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1746443441338,"projectUrl":"project/growing-butterflies/9254061/","projectTitle":"Growing Butterflies","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp235609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694986421143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsboska"},{"teacherId":235609,"projectId":9148764,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our upcoming solar oven project! Soon, our students will become engineers-in-training as they design, build, and test solar ovens using simple materials and the power of the sun. They're already buzzing with excitement about the chance to cook a treat with solar energy.\r\n\r\nThis project will not only bring science to life, but also help students understand real-world applications of renewable energy. As they work in teams to improve their oven designs, they'll gain hands-on experience with problem solving, communication, and the principles of sustainable engineering.\r\n\r\nYour generosity is giving our students the chance to learn in a way that's engaging, empowering, and memorable. 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This simple activity turned into an exciting, real-life demonstration of conduction that helped solidify their understanding in a way no worksheet ever could.\r\n\r\nThe room was full of laughter, curiosity, and \"aha!\" moments as students shook their bags and watched their ingredients transform. It was a powerful reminder that learning can—and should—be fun. Students left the activity proud of their hard work, both academically and in the lesson itself.\r\n\r\nThanks to you, our classroom continues to be a place where effort is celebrated, science is exciting, and every student feels motivated to learn. 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The cozy corner has not only supported their emotional well-being, but it's also helped foster a more positive, welcoming classroom community.\r\n\r\nYour donation helped turn a simple idea into a meaningful part of our classroom—and we are so grateful for your support!","fullyFundedDate":1733288489169,"projectUrl":"project/comfy-corner-for-learning/8944515/","projectTitle":"Comfy Corner for Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp235609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694986421143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsboska"},{"teacherId":235609,"projectId":8936362,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our science classroom! Thanks to your donation, our students will soon be able to explore the microscopic world in a way they've never experienced before.\r\n\r\nWhile we haven't had a chance to use the new digital microscopes yet, we're incredibly excited to bring them into our hands-on lessons next school year. These tools will allow students to view and capture images of everyday items directly on their Chromebooks—making science more interactive, engaging, and accessible for everyone.\r\n\r\nYour support is opening doors for our students to build essential skills, deepen their understanding of science concepts, and develop a real excitement for learning. 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These games were quickly a favorite activity, giving students a much-needed break, encouraging teamwork, and reinforcing positive behavior.\r\n\r\nIn the classroom, we dove into our final science units—genetics and weather—using the consumable materials your donations helped fund.\r\n\r\nYour donation also allowed me to purchase targeted lessons from Teachers Pay Teachers, which have added depth and creativity to our science labs. These resources have kept students motivated, especially as we headed into the final weeks of school.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this kind of learning possible—it's made a real impact on our classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1715179341013,"projectUrl":"project/last-blast/8326243/","projectTitle":"Last Blast","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Boska","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp235609_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1694986421143","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrsboska"},{"teacherId":9553562,"projectId":8607532,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for bringing the Paper Plate Maze STEM Challenge to life for my eighth grade students! Your support helped us end the school year on a high note with a hands-on project that perfectly combined creativity and STEM learning. My students were excited to get started on this engaging activity.\r\n\r\nWith the materials you provided, students worked in small teams to design and construct their own marble mazes. They carefully mapped out paths using straws, paper, and glue, testing and adjusting their designs based on how the marble moved through the course. As they built, they naturally began discussing concepts like friction, gravity, and momentum—all while problem-solving together and experimenting with different solutions. \r\n\r\nAlthough this project took place during the final weeks of school, it made a lasting impression. The students were so proud of their finished mazes, and many expressed how much fun it was to apply science and engineering in such a creative, hands-on way. Thanks to your generosity, my students ended the year feeling inspired, accomplished, and excited about STEM. 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