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Some had only seen them in textbooks, so getting to handle them firsthand was a huge moment. Many couldn't believe we had such professional-grade equipment in our classroom! Your support has opened the door to richer, more meaningful science experiences, and we're so grateful you helped make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746786423618,"projectUrl":"project/micropipettes-unlocking-biotech-in-biol/9252097/","projectTitle":"Micropipettes: Unlocking Biotech in Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ressler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8375666_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680761491414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8375666"},{"teacherId":8375666,"projectId":9252072,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation of micropipettes to our high school biology class! The students will be thrilled to use these professional tools as they dive into hands-on lab work that mimics real-world scientific research. One highlight will be our DNA extraction and gel electrophoresis lab, where students use the micropipettes to load DNA samples with precision—something we couldn't have done accurately before. It was incredible to see their confidence grow as they mastered the techniques used by real scientists. These tools have elevated the quality of our labs and deepened students' understanding of molecular biology concepts.\r\n\r\nWhen the micropipettes first arrived, my students were amazed. Some had only seen them in textbooks, so getting to handle them firsthand was a huge moment. Many couldn't believe we had such professional-grade equipment in our classroom! Your support has opened the door to richer, more meaningful science experiences, and we're so grateful you helped make this possible.","fullyFundedDate":1746786423474,"projectUrl":"project/micropipettes-unlocking-biotech-in-biol/9252072/","projectTitle":"Micropipettes: Unlocking Biotech in Biology","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Ressler","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8375666_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1680761491414","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8375666"},{"teacherId":8375666,"projectId":9252111,"letterContent":"The addition of the water distiller, ice maker, and water jugs has significantly boosted our high school biology lab's sustainability and functionality. My students and I are now able to prepare clean, distilled water for various experiments without relying on single-use plastic bottles. For example, during our osmosis lab, students used the distilled water to create controlled environments for observing how our \"cells\" respond to different solute concentrations. The ice maker will be particularly helpful during our enzyme activity experiments, where maintaining cold temperatures was essential for comparing reaction rates under varying thermal conditions. Having the water jugs on hand also ensures we can easily transport and store clean water for longer-term projects.\r\n\r\nWhen the students first saw the new materials, their excitement was immediate and genuine. Many of them commented on how \"professional\" the lab felt and were quick to ask questions about how each item worked and why we needed them. 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These 23 are fully used every day in the classroom. \r\n\r\nThank you Fiesta Bowl Charities.","fullyFundedDate":1733193629272,"projectUrl":"project/success-in-high-school-math-with-graphin/8748617/","projectTitle":"Success in High School Math with Graphing Calculators","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Upham","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8384504_orig.jpg?crop=569,569,x34,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1732250410859","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8384504"},{"teacherId":8374441,"projectId":8387604,"letterContent":"The headphones have been a difference maker in the classroom. Kids are now able to record themselves talking in Spanish as well as listen to some passages. 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