{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Spring Park Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":19.0,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4497690,"projectId":9700691,"letterContent":"I am so incredibly grateful for your support! Your donation of the SCIENCE CAN Human Body Models has brought a whole new level of wonder and discovery to our 5th-grade classroom. These interactive models have turned a lesson that is usually flat and two-dimensional into a vivid, hands-on exploration of the human body.\r\n\r\nThe impact on student learning has been HUGE, especially for my tactile and visual learners. Anatomy can be a really abstract concept—it's hard for a ten-year-old to visualize where their kidneys are or how the intestines actually fit together. By manipulating the 15 removable organs, my students are developing an awareness of their internal systems.\r\n\r\nThis project is directly helping us reach our goal of 90% proficiency in Florida Standard SC.5.L.14.1. Instead of just memorizing a list of organs from a book, they are learning how the brain, heart, lungs, and digestive system all work together to keep us moving.\r\n\r\nBecause of these materials, I've been able to move away from lecturing at the front of the room and into high-energy, small-group labs. I'm now able to host \"Organ System Challenges\" where students compete to correctly assemble the body, and \"Peer Teaching\" sessions where they use the models as visual aids to explain the function of the pancreas or liver to their friends. These models allow me to teach with a level of precision and excitement that a textbook just can't match.\r\n\r\nThe day these arrived, the classroom was full of excitement! When I pulled the first model out of the box, one student whispered, \"Is that actually what we look like inside?\" There was an immediate rush of curiosity as they gathered around to see the heart and lungs. You could see them instantly shifting into \"surgeon mode,\" eager to see how the pieces fit together.\r\n\r\nJust this week, a student who often struggles with reading comprehension was using the model to study the digestive system. They were holding the stomach and following the path to the intestines. They looked up and said, \"I finally get it! It's like a puzzle where every piece has a specific job to do.\" That moment of clarity—where a \"hard\" concept becomes a tangible reality—is exactly what your gift made possible.\r\n\r\nNow that my students have mastered basic identification, we are moving into more complex steps:\r\n\r\nThe Function Matching Lab: Students will be given \"symptom cards\" and must use the models to identify which organ is involved and explain its function.\r\n\r\nAnatomical Posters: Students are creating life-sized posters of the human body, using the 3D models as their primary reference to make sure their diagrams are accurate.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in these young scientists. You've provided a game-changing resource that will bring science to life for nearly 100 students this year and for many classes to come!","fullyFundedDate":1757870339731,"projectUrl":"project/enhancing-5th-grade-life-science-through/9700691/","projectTitle":"Enhancing 5th Grade Life Science Through Hands-On Human Anatomy Models","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497690_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751602679810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497690"},{"teacherId":4497690,"projectId":9672184,"letterContent":"Your support has sparked a powerful surge of energy in our classroom—both literally and figuratively! Thank you for providing the Lakeshore Force & Motion Activity Lab and the EISCO Simple Circuit Kits. These materials have transformed abstract physical science concepts into tangible, hands-on discoveries for my 5th-grade scientists.\r\n\r\nWe are currently deep into our electricity unit, and the impact of the Circuit kits was immediate. A specific moment that stands out involved a student who had been struggling to understand the difference between open and closed circuits.\r\n\r\nUsing the switches and bulb holders you provided, they built a closed circuit. Scientists were also able to use a collection of items to test whether each item was an insulator or a conductor! Seeing the energy flow through the conductors (metal spoons, paper clips, brass fasteners, and more) or stop because of an insulator helped move my scientists from confusion to discovery—is exactly what happens when students have the tools to investigate SC.5.P.11.1 (closed circuits) and SC.5.P.10.3 (energy transformation) for themselves.\r\n\r\nWhen the boxes from Lakeshore Learning and EISCO first arrived, the classroom felt like a professional laboratory. The students were curious about the materials. When it was time to explore, the students were excited to build actual circuits. \r\n\r\nYour gift will impact nearly 100 students this year and many more in the years to come. Here is where our journey goes next:\r\n\r\nThe \"Force and Friction\" Challenge: Next week, we move into our Force and Motion unit. Using the activity lab, students will test how different surfaces (friction) affect the distance a car travels when pushed with varying amounts of force. This will allow them to master standards SC.5.P.13.1 and SC.5.P.13.2.\r\n\r\nBy moving these concepts off the whiteboard and onto the lab table, you have helped us foster critical thinking, collaboration, and a genuine love for STEM. You aren't just teaching them about science; you are teaching them how to be scientists.\r\n\r\nThank you for your commitment to our classroom and for investing in the next generation of innovators.","fullyFundedDate":1757502127612,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-circuitsmotion/9672184/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: Circuits/Motion Labs for 5th Grade Scientists","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497690_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751602679810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497690"},{"teacherId":4497690,"projectId":9671662,"letterContent":"Because of your incredible generosity, our 5th-grade classroom has been transformed into a high-functioning Earth Science laboratory. Your donation of the Geoscience Mineral Test Kit, the AcuRite Iris Weather Station, and the Stream Table Kit has provided my students with something rare and powerful: the opportunity to use the exact tools professional scientists use every day.\r\n\r\nThe \"Aha!\" Moment: Putting Resources to Work\r\nWe are currently utilizing these resources through three dedicated \"Discovery Stations.\" A standout moment occurred last week at the Mineral Investigation Station. One student was skeptical that a dull, black rock could be related to the \"shiny\" minerals in their textbook. After using your kit to perform a streak test and discovering the vibrant \"cherry red\" powder left behind, they gasped and shouted, \"It's like the rock is hiding its true identity!\" Seeing that \"aha!\" moment—where a student realizes that science is about investigating what lies beneath the surface—was only possible because they had the physical tools in their hands.\r\n\r\nFirst Impressions: A Room Full of Scientists\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the atmosphere in the classroom was electric. As I unboxed the AcuRite Iris Weather Station, a crowd gathered around the Wi-Fi color display. They weren't just looking at numbers; they were asking deep questions about wind chill and barometric pressure. When the Stream Table came out, the students were buzzing with curiosity, eager to see how we were going to \"build a river\" inside the classroom. For many of them, this was the first time they felt like \"real\" scientists rather than just students reading a chapter.","fullyFundedDate":1757502127319,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-engaging-scienti/9671662/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas: Engaging Scientists, Hands-On Earth Science Exploration","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497690_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751602679810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497690"},{"teacherId":4497690,"projectId":9028870,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generous support of our project, \"Grants For Great Ideas (Hydroponics-Ecosystems in the Classroom\".\r\n\r\nWhen our hydroponic system arrived, the students could hardly believe that we'd be growing plants without soil. They were fascinated from day one, eagerly assembling the garden and planting our first seeds. Within days, we saw sprouts reaching toward the grow lights, and the excitement was contagious. Students began asking questions about nutrients, water cycles, and so much more!\r\n\r\nThis project transformed our classroom into a living laboratory. Students took ownership of the garden— adjusting light cycles and recording plant growth daily. They learned firsthand how science, math, and environmental studies come together in real life. Many of them began to understand their role in the ecosystem and expressed how \"cool\" it would be to grow their own food someday.\r\n\r\nFor some of my students, this was their first experience watching something they planted grow. That sense of pride and connection to nature is something I can't teach from a textbook—it had to be experienced.\r\n\r\nThank you for giving my students the chance to get their hands dirty (well, kind of!) while growing knowledge, confidence, and curiosity. Your kindness has planted seeds that will continue to grow far beyond our classroom walls.","fullyFundedDate":1737468666809,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-hydroponics-ecos/9028870/","projectTitle":"Grants For Great Ideas (Hydroponics-Ecosystems in the Classroom)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497690_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751602679810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497690"},{"teacherId":4497690,"projectId":9027575,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support of our classroom project, \"Grants for Great Ideas (Owl Pellets)\". Your donation helped bring real scientific exploration to life for my students!\r\n\r\nFor many of my students, this was their first time engaging in hands-on dissection and truly acting like scientists. With gloves on and magnifying glasses in hand, they eagerly dug into their pellets (literally!), uncovering tiny bones and bits of fur that told the story of what owls eat and how food chains work. \r\n\r\nNot only did they learn about predator-prey relationships and ecosystems, but they also practiced observation, inference, and teamwork. The conversations sparked by this experience went way beyond the science standard—we had discussions about wildlife, conservation, and even careers in biology and veterinary science.\r\n\r\nYou made this possible. Your donation gave my students an unforgettable, meaningful learning experience—one that textbooks alone could never provide.\r\n\r\nThank you so very much for giving my scientists this amazing hands on learning opportunity.","fullyFundedDate":1737468666883,"projectUrl":"project/grants-for-great-ideas-owl-pellets/9027575/","projectTitle":"Grants for Great Ideas (Owl Pellets)","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Thompson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4497690_orig.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1751602679810","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4497690"},{"teacherId":5154957,"projectId":9021170,"letterContent":"I hope this message finds you well. On behalf of my students and myself, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation. Your kindness has allowed us to purchase essential supplies, including ice packs to keep my students comfortable and safe, laminating pouches to preserve important anchor charts, and post-it chart paper for student-created anchor charts that enhance their learning experience.\r\n\r\nThese materials may seem like small additions, but they make a significant impact in our classroom. Thanks to your support, my students have the resources they need to engage in meaningful learning experiences, and I am truly grateful for your investment in their education.\r\n\r\nThank you once again for your generosity and for believing in the power of education. 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