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Their curiosity was sparked right away, and they eagerly began exploring the materials, asking questions, and making connections.\r\n\r\nWe have already used these resources to dive into a variety of engaging, hands-on projects. Students were fascinated while dissecting owl pellets, carefully uncovering and identifying tiny bones to learn about food chains and ecosystems. They were thrilled to create \"elephant toothpaste,\" watching a chemical reaction rapidly expand before their eyes, and loved making lava lamps to explore density and chemical interactions in a fun, visual way. One of their favorite activities was extracting DNA from strawberries—an unforgettable moment where they could actually see the building blocks of life. Most recently, students worked on building velocity towers, experimenting with motion and speed while applying engineering and problem-solving skills. 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The excitement and engagement I see each week is a direct result of your generosity, and it is inspiring to watch their love of learning grow.","fullyFundedDate":1765644145867,"projectUrl":"project/igniting-curiosity-supplies-for-our-6th/9930614/","projectTitle":"Igniting Curiosity: Supplies for Our 6th Grade Science Club","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salerno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6174661_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755958272601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6174661"},{"teacherId":6174661,"projectId":9639408,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, our new Learning on Display: Chart Stand and Paper has quickly become a daily centerpiece in our classroom. My students use it during whole-group lessons and small-group literacy work, and it has become a powerful visual support for my English Language Learners.\r\n\r\nWhen we first set it up, the students were so excited—they immediately gathered around to help create our first bilingual anchor chart. Even my quieter learners were eager to come up, add vocabulary, and share their ideas.\r\n\r\nWe're now using the chart stand to build vocabulary lists, track reading comprehension skills, and create collaborative posters. Students refer back to their charts throughout the day, and they feel proud seeing their work displayed.\r\n\r\nYour support has made a real difference, giving my students a shared space to think, create, and learn together. Thank you for making this possible!","fullyFundedDate":1758654638133,"projectUrl":"project/learning-on-display-chart-stand-and-pap/9639408/","projectTitle":"Learning on Display: Chart Stand and Paper","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Salerno","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp6174661_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1755958272601","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6174661"},{"teacherId":9589139,"projectId":9310100,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for contributing to the my fine motor project, which helped so many of my students! It has been an absolute joy watching each student use the products received and observe the growth they have already made. \r\n\r\nWhen you're a school based therapist, you tend to purchase items yourself. I have had to do that over the years to create an environment students enjoy learning in. 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