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The kids eyes definitely popped when they saw what they would be dissecting. They were intrigued for sure!\r\n\r\nThe new resources will be used during our year long anatomy study of the structures and functions of the human body. The sheep brains were an amazing culminating activity for the students at the end of our nervous system units. These brains and the exciting act of dissecting really motivated my students to keep working hard through a challenging unit to learn. Students are excited to pursue more knowledge in their future college classes.\r\n\r\nThe students knew this project was upcoming and word spreads around the whole school about what a cool activity we are doing. Thank you for spreading inspiration and kindness to my students!","fullyFundedDate":1771810289353,"projectUrl":"project/we-need-brains-to-dissect/10104571/","projectTitle":"We Need Brains! 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Wishing you all blessings back!","fullyFundedDate":1764712831039,"projectUrl":"project/jump-into-fitness-and-fun/9649630/","projectTitle":"Jump Into Fitness and Fun!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Johnson","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp1936581_orig.jpg?crop=1110,1110,x0,y25&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1697550826099","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/1936581"},{"teacherId":6627238,"projectId":9683460,"letterContent":"This project has made such a huge impact in my classroom. My backstage theater class used the supplies to build one of the most impressive sets, including props and costumes, that we have ever had at our school. Students were immensely excited to plan out their projects, work collaboratively to build items, often needing to troubleshoot in the process, and lastly see all of their hard work up on the stage. \r\n\r\nMy theater club has been rehearsing with the items and set created for the past week and we keep finding new and exciting ways to interact. 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They can now design and print custom parts like brackets and cases, allowing them to test their ideas, fix mistakes, and reprint improved versions—just like professional engineers. This hands-on access teaches them essential design software and problem-solving skills, giving them the confidence to turn their own ideas into tangible solutions for the real world.","fullyFundedDate":1765396600351,"projectUrl":"project/from-concept-to-prototype-enhancing-pre/9952057/","projectTitle":"From Concept to Prototype: Enhancing Pre-Engineering with 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mr. Rusic","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-8_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9348655"},{"teacherId":3097344,"projectId":9585103,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our students now have new digital cameras that allow them to document and preserve the memories of their school year. 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When my students heard we would have real brains and hearts to dissect, they actually had some disbelief! \r\n\r\nIt is really exciting for the students to have these hands-on experiences to motivate them. As we work through difficult content material in the nervous system and cardiovascular system, the kids know that they have a reward coming--cutting up a brain and a heart! It really makes the learning concrete for them as well, to solidify their understanding.\r\n\r\nYour generosity has given my students the motivation to continue on the challenging pathway to becoming a medical professional, and that is an amazing gift. Thank you so much for making my class an exciting and memorable place for students to learn.\r\n\r\nKind regards,","fullyFundedDate":1755812231864,"projectUrl":"project/inner-city-anatomy-students-need-inspira/9600410/","projectTitle":"Inner City Anatomy Students Need Inspiration to Become Medical Professionals","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Englund","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2987105_orig.jpg?crop=2448,2448,x685,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1651151731882","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/kate-englund-kenealy"},{"teacherId":6903562,"projectId":9624791,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your donation. My students are using the resources that you have funded, daily! They particularly are grateful for my \"snack drawer\" - a no questions asked drawer for students who need sustenance to get them through their rigorous school day. Students in need look forward to coming to my classroom as a safe space, and your donations have helped me make our space even more comforting and inviting during times of need. \r\n\r\nWhen students first realized that our donors choose was funded, they were excited to have access to new markers, pens and large chart paper during our large and small group discussions. These materials make our learning more fun - even for high schoolers! \r\n\r\nStarting second semester, it has been such a relief to have these materials at hand without worry. Our next major use of the materials is our unit on Chronicle of a Death Foretold where students will do some heavy lifting in critical thinking and knowledge sharing. We could not have as successful as a classroom without your support. 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