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These experiences truly bring science to life and inspire curiosity in a way no textbook can.\r\n\r\nWe are so grateful for your generosity and for believing in the importance of hands-on learning.","fullyFundedDate":1758124200052,"projectUrl":"project/from-page-to-lab-hands-on-human-anatomy/9653459/","projectTitle":"From Page to Lab: Hands-On Human Anatomy Learning","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Tam","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1480457_orig.png?crop=425,425,x215,y59&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1607022141556","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/annietam"},{"teacherId":8825900,"projectId":9189871,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for the generous donation of the new MacBook M4 to our classroom! Your gift has made a truly incredible impact on our students' learning.\r\n\r\nBecause of this donation, I've been able to redesign parts of my curriculum to be more interactive, creative, and hands-on. 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