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Every item, piece of equipment is going to improve the learning in the classroom. Physics is about understanding how and why things work. So giving students the opportunity to build/create and learn from their mistakes is the best kind of learning.\r\n\r\nThe laptop allows me to open up another labstation for specific labs. I'm in a very old/small classroom where I have 7 built in lab stations for 36 students in some of my classes. More active learning happens in smaller groups. With so many students, it's important to keep the classroom clean and keep kids from getting sick. These cleaning wipes have kept kids in class and maintained an engaging learning environment.\r\n\r\nThis is the first time I have done this activity of building a tensegrity table (or \"floating table\"). It's a structure that appears to defy gravity, using tensioned cables or chains to suspend a top platform above a base, creating an \"impossible\" floating effect. The kids had a blast building these with popsicle sticks and had to troubleshoot why at times the top wouldn't balance. It was a great, because AI wasn't going to be able to help them with this.\r\n\r\nSo, once again, thank you for having an impact on my students and helping me build up my classroom equipment.","fullyFundedDate":1766956655521,"projectUrl":"project/defying-the-laws-of-physics-with-access/9935486/","projectTitle":"Defying the Laws of Physics With Access to Information","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Mallory","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp4410977_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1502408389549","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4410977"},{"teacherId":10406103,"projectId":10081584,"letterContent":"The electricity kits are already a hit with my students. I let them just do random exploration of circuitry and magnetism. It's very low pressure in a classroom that often has high pressure activities and assessments. The high school students played like in elementary school.\r\n I can already see how these kits will be used to increase student connection with transformers, motors, series and parallel circuits. The storage bag is very nice to keep the equipment nice for the next group that uses it. \r\n The play is so involved and goes from simple to extremely high level, I'm going to buy one for my 8 year old nephew to begin his exploration of electricity and magnetism. Thank you for your support of our public school classroom.","fullyFundedDate":1772469545149,"projectUrl":"project/electricity-kits/10081584/","projectTitle":"Electricity Kits","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Benz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp10406103_orig.jpg?crop=2316,2316,x380,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1769193612790","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10406103"},{"teacherId":6823802,"projectId":10086163,"letterContent":"Your generosity has already made a meaningful difference in our classroom. With these new mouthpieces and ligatures, my students now have access to equipment that allows them to produce a more characteristic, confident sound—something that's especially important for developing musicians. We've been using the materials daily in rehearsals, focusing on tone production, articulation, and consistency across the ensemble. One standout moment came during a recent sectional, when a student who had been struggling to get a clear sound on their instrument switched to one of the new mouthpieces and immediately lit up—their tone improved dramatically, and so did their confidence.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, they were genuinely excited. Many of them had been playing on worn or mismatched equipment, so having something new—and specifically chosen for their instrument—made them feel valued and taken seriously as musicians. There was a noticeable shift in pride and ownership; students were eager to try them out and compare sounds, and it sparked great conversations about what makes a quality tone.\r\n\r\nAs we move forward, we're building on this momentum in our current ensemble work. Students are applying their improved tone quality to more advanced repertoire, with a focus on blend, balance, and expressive playing. We're also diving deeper into listening and self-assessment, helping students become more independent musicians who can evaluate and refine their own sound. These resources are not just tools—they're opening doors for higher-level music-making and giving students the confidence to reach for it.\r\n\r\nThank you for making this possible for our program and our students.","fullyFundedDate":1770931925498,"projectUrl":"project/woodwind-instrument-upgrades/10086163/","projectTitle":"Woodwind Instrument Upgrades","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6823802_orig.jpg?crop=1906,1906,x46,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1758737539405","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6823802"},{"teacherId":3602600,"projectId":9308889,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your contributions to my Fresh Books for Fall project. Students were thrilled to see brand new books come into our classroom library. Being able to replace popular titles with new copies, and add sequels to books they already love really helped us start the year off right. \r\n\r\nSo many students come to me having lost the love of reading, with no idea who their favorite author might be, or what they want to read next. These books have made it possible for me to give them fresh recommendations, and help them discover that they are readers after all.","fullyFundedDate":1755752251026,"projectUrl":"project/fresh-books-for-fall/9308889/","projectTitle":"Fresh Books For Fall","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Roberts","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3602600_orig.jpg?crop=570,570,x16,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1737066253321","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/3602600"},{"teacherId":6823802,"projectId":9757849,"letterContent":"We received the mallets and sticks! Just in time for our first tournament this weekend at Bonita Vista HS! Thanks to you, the students have the equipment in hand as I write this. Their eyes lit up when they saw me walking down to the field, hands full of new sticks and mallets for them. They immediately went to work distributing and tested them out. There was so much relief and joy from all of them members.\r\n\r\nThank you so much for your contribution to our program. Please come see us at one of our show this season. You can find information on scsboa.org or on the @plhs_music_boosters Instagram. Looking forward to performing for you!","fullyFundedDate":1759159363292,"projectUrl":"project/high-school-marching-band-percussion-sti/9757849/","projectTitle":"High School Marching Band Percussion Sticks and Mallets. 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Many of the books in the collection have already been checked out, and there are still plenty on the shelf for other readers to access all year.","fullyFundedDate":1744240317828,"projectUrl":"project/mental-health-book-nook/9012348/","projectTitle":"Mental Health Book Nook","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Baker","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9878197"},{"teacherId":3019367,"projectId":2897738,"letterContent":"In our classroom, the new technology isn't just a fancy add-on; it's a powerful tool that accelerates and personalizes learning. Imagine trying to visualize the impact of changing a variable in a complex algebraic equation. \r\n\r\nFor example, with our new calculators, students aren't just punching in numbers to get an answer. They help foster a deeper conceptual understanding, rather than just rote memorization. It also allows for instant feedback and self-correction. If a student gets an answer wrong on a problem, they can use the calculator's features to check their work and identify where they might have made a mistake. This turns every error into a learning opportunity, building their problem-solving skills and confidence.\r\n\r\nFurthermore, the technology enables differentiated instruction. Some students might need more visual aids, while others benefit from hands-on manipulation. The tablets allow me to provide customized exercises and resources to each student, ensuring everyone is challenged at their appropriate level. \r\n\r\nWhat truly excites my students about these new materials is the interactivity and immediacy. The ability to lend them over the weekend is also a big draw, as it gives them a sense of ownership and responsibility for their learning, especially as they prepare for high-stakes tests like the SAT and AP exams. 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