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Your support means the world.","fullyFundedDate":1755522424473,"projectUrl":"project/making-economics/9309817/","projectTitle":"Making Economics","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gadberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gadberry"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":9300166,"letterContent":"Thank you from the bottom of my heart for funding our classroom's request for consumable materials, including bright colorful Sharpies, paint pens, plaster strips, and various colors of Duct tape, as well as supporting our project to create STEM journals. Your generosity has transformed our classroom into a vibrant hub of creativity and learning, making it possible for my students to engage in hands-on, meaningful projects that bring critical economic concepts and STEM skills to life.\r\n\r\nInspired by a STEM and Economics workshop I attended at Amazeum in Arkansas, I was thrilled to introduce my students to the process of creating their own STEM journals using tools like a chop saw, paper cutter, and various types of paper. With the materials you provided, they've not only crafted unique journals but also used the Sharpies, paint pens, plaster strips, and Duct tape to build prototypes, design eye-catching Economic posters, and tackle engineering challenges and scientific experiments. These activities align directly with our curriculum standards and foster 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation.\r\n\r\nThe process of making STEM journals has been especially exciting, as students learned about production processes and economic concepts through hands-on creation. They've explored how resources are used efficiently, made decisions about design and materials, and proudly showcased their journals as tools for documenting their STEM discoveries. The colorful materials have added a fun, artistic element to their work, making learning both engaging and memorable.\r\n\r\nYour support has turned our classroom into a space where students are excited to learn, collaborate, and innovate. They've gained a deeper understanding of economics and STEM while having fun and taking pride in their creations. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for making this project possible and for helping us make learning an unforgettable adventure.","fullyFundedDate":1749142492174,"projectUrl":"project/economics-and-stem-making-learning-fun/9300166/","projectTitle":"Economics and STEM Making Learning Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1218073_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522915329489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingthestars"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":9217260,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your incredible support in funding our classroom's request for materials, including bright colorful Sharpies, paint pens, plaster strips, various colors of Duct tape, and supplies for creating STEM journals, such as a chop saw, paper cutter, and different types of paper. Your generosity has brought an explosion of creativity and excitement to our classroom, enabling my students to dive into hands-on projects that make learning both fun and meaningful.\r\n\r\nInspired by a STEM and Economics workshop I attended at Amazeum in Arkansas, I was eager to teach my students how to create their own STEM journals, and your funding made this vision a reality. Using the chop saw, paper cutter, and various types of paper, students crafted personalized journals that serve as a foundation for documenting their STEM explorations. These journals have become a source of pride, allowing them to record their ideas and discoveries while learning critical economic concepts related to production, such as resource allocation and efficient use of materials.\r\n\r\nBeyond journal-making, the Sharpies, paint pens, plaster strips, and Duct tape have fueled a range of student-led activities, including building prototypes, designing vibrant Economic posters, and tackling engineering challenges and scientific experiments. These projects align with our curriculum standards and foster essential 21st-century skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and innovation. The colorful materials have added a playful, artistic spark, making every project visually engaging and inspiring students to fully invest in their work.\r\n\r\nYour support has transformed our classroom into a dynamic space where students are excited to explore, create, and learn. They've not only gained a deeper understanding of economics and STEM but also discovered the joy of bringing their ideas to life. On behalf of my students and myself, thank you for believing in us and making this enriching, hands-on learning experience possible.","fullyFundedDate":1745846905455,"projectUrl":"project/economics-and-stem-making-learning-enga/9217260/","projectTitle":"Economics and Stem: Making Learning Engaging and Fun","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1218073_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522915329489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingthestars"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":9215143,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support in funding our classroom's request for consumable materials, including bright colorful Sharpies, paint pens, plaster strips, and various colors of Duct tape. These resources have been a game-changer for my students, sparking creativity and engagement in our classroom activities.\r\n\r\nWith these materials, my students have been able to dive into hands-on, student-led projects that align with our curriculum standards and foster essential 21st-century skills. They've built innovative prototypes during engineering challenges, created vibrant Economic posters that brought their learning to life, and conducted scientific experiments that encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving. The colorful Sharpies and paint pens added a dynamic flair to their work, making their posters and models visually striking, while the plaster strips and Duct tape provided the flexibility needed for constructing durable and imaginative prototypes.\r\n\r\nThese activities have not only deepened their understanding of key concepts but also nurtured collaboration and innovation as they worked together to brainstorm, design, and execute their ideas. The joy and pride on their faces as they showcased their creations were truly rewarding to witness.\r\n\r\nYour support has empowered my students to explore, create, and grow in ways that wouldn't have been possible without these materials. On behalf of our entire class, thank you for believing in our potential and helping us make learning an exciting and meaningful experience.","fullyFundedDate":1746025682433,"projectUrl":"project/economics-and-stem-learning-and-creatin/9215143/","projectTitle":"Economics and STEM: Learning and Creating","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1218073_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522915329489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingthestars"},{"teacherId":1716036,"projectId":9116814,"letterContent":"In the library this summer, we \"Booked a Trip\" to different cities and learned what makes them special. We have had STEM activities for students and families to do, relating to the city of the week. And thanks to you, students have been able to choose a book relevant to the city to take home and keep.\r\n\r\nSummer reading is crucial for kids as it helps prevent the \"summer slide,\" where academic skills decline during the break, and it can foster a lifelong love of reading. Students have loved being able to take home a book and learn more about a city they just \"visited\".\r\n\r\nWe could not do projects like this without supporters like you!","fullyFundedDate":1746642596743,"projectUrl":"project/book-a-trip/9116814/","projectTitle":"Book a Trip","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gadberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gadberry"},{"teacherId":1716036,"projectId":8621229,"letterContent":"Thank you for donating to my project, Look,Listen and See. The materials you helped provide have been used and loved by my students. \r\n\r\nThe stethoscopes and tuning forks have been used for our Sound unit. Students have loved getting to hear what they normally can't hear, their heartbeat. They have also been able to see the sound vibrations by using the tuning forks and rice. The blacklight flashlights were a favorite, lighting up signs that the students made. These materials will be used again and again! Students were also able to have a hands-on experience during our Earth Science unit by planting their own succulents. They were able to see the interaction of the hydrosphere, geosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. \r\n\r\nI could not do these kinds of projects without generous donors like you!","fullyFundedDate":1733281853436,"projectUrl":"project/look-listen-and-see/8621229/","projectTitle":"Look, Listen and See!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Gadberry","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-9_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mrs-gadberry"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":8818713,"letterContent":"Thank you for supporting my classroom and giving to my project to help students comprehend about important science and economic concepts. Through your generous donations my students have the resources such as sticky notes with lines to use while they read informational text. \r\n This gives my students the opportunity to engage with text while they read. Students write questions, important information, and new vocabulary words while they read. Thank you so much for your help in making learning more impactful and meaningful.","fullyFundedDate":1728223644184,"projectUrl":"project/read-all-about-science-and-current-event/8818713/","projectTitle":"Read All About Science and Current Events","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Taylor","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1218073_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1522915329489","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/teachingthestars"},{"teacherId":1218073,"projectId":8818693,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting my project, \"Read All About it! This project has given my students the opportunity to read Scholastic News Magazines and look for current events. It also allows them to read informational text of high interest. \r\n \r\nStudents learn to see the connections between current events and how our markets work. 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