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The Flow of Genetic Information kit has also been invaluable, allowing students to model DNA replication and protein synthesis step by step. It was wonderful to watch students collaborate, problem-solve, and piece together how all the parts work together to build proteins.\r\n\r\nBecause of your support of Exploring DNA and Cells Through Hands-On Learning, I've been able to create more interactive and meaningful lessons that deepen students' understanding of genetics and cellular processes. These experiences not only strengthen their content knowledge but also build the critical thinking and collaboration skills they'll use far beyond the classroom. 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On behalf of myself and my students, I want to thank you for your commitment to supporting education. \r\n\r\nThe Flow of Genetic Information kits will allow students to view the steps of DNA replication, transcription, and translation, concepts that are hard to visualize in the classroom. With these models students are able to view with their own eyes how proteins are made in cells. It was exciting to see students working together in order to determine how all of the components of protein synthesis work together to build proteins. \r\n\r\nYour support of Bringing Molecular Genetics to Life Through Classroom Models has allowed me to introduce my students to models of DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis. This has helped my students gain a deeper understanding of genetics and cellular processes. In addition, it has reinforced skills that will be necessary for common core and next generation science standards. I am excited to utilize these materials again in the future.","fullyFundedDate":1770831573743,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-molecular-genetics-to-life-thro/9935350/","projectTitle":"Bringing Molecular Genetics to Life Through Classroom Models","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quihuiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1980464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545885129981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squihuiz"},{"teacherId":6155258,"projectId":9787707,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for making this aquarium chiller a reality. In our classroom, we have an aquarium that contains an abalone and now 3 pismo clams. This tank must consistently keep the correct ocean water temperature so that our organisms are able to survive and hopefully thrive. \r\nWe have to daily monitor the water chemistry. We look at salinity, pH, levels of nitrogen and water temperature. If the water is not within the appropriate levels, we have to do water changes. These water changes must take place where the aquarium water temperature does not fluctuate too much or it will stress the organisms and cause them to die. This is why the chiller is so important. We can maintain the water temperature as well as the stock tank so that the water change can be seamless and not stress the organisms. \r\nThe goal is to learn how we can raise abalone and pismo clams in aquariums within the class so we can out plant them back into native environments and help rebuild the nature ecosystems. 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Thank you again for your generosit, your donation has truly made a difference in my students' learning.","fullyFundedDate":1759500059627,"projectUrl":"project/digital-scales-for-biology-investigation/9713240/","projectTitle":"Digital Scales for Biology Investigations","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Quihuiz","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp1980464_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1545885129981","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/squihuiz"},{"teacherId":1980464,"projectId":9197092,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donations and for supporting my students and their learning. My students were excited to be able to learn about cell membranes, cell transport, and protein synthesis. On behalf of myself and my students, I want to thank you for your commitment to supporting education.\r\n\r\nThe Phospholipid Membrane Kits have provided my students with the opportunities to learn about cell membrane structure and model cellular transport. With these models students are able to view with their own eyes how substances enter and exit a cell. The Flow of Genetic Information kit will allow students to view the steps of DNA replication and protein synthesis, a concept that is hard to visualize in the classroom. It was exciting to see students working together in order to determine how all of the components of protein synthesis work together to build proteins.\r\n\r\nYour support of Exploring Molecular Processes Through Models has allowed me to introduce my students to models of cell membranes and protein synthesis. This has helped my students gain a deeper understanding of genetics and cellular processes. 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All three need their water checked daily and feeding. \r\nWe need to make sea water every week and the salt, buffer, water dechlorinator all goes in together to make it match the ocean water. We also daily check the water chemistry and use all the test kits (ammonia, the strips that look at pH, nitrate, nitrite, etc). Based on those results we know if we need to change the water to keep the fish alive and safe. \r\nWhat we are doing is authentic science: gathering data, making adjustments and maintaining living organisms. \r\nThis is a BIG job to keep all of these tanks running the right way and we need a lot of supplies. These donations made it all possible! 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Being able to afford to bring these activities to my students keeps them engaged and interested in science class. 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