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These experiences spark curiosity, deepen understanding, and empower students to think like scientists. Your support will help create an engaging, inquiry-based classroom where every child can connect science to their everyday lives and develop critical problem-solving skills for the future. Thank you for investing in our students' learning and helping us make science come alive! Your generosity truly makes a difference.","fullyFundedDate":1757423402463,"projectUrl":"project/rolling-into-science-exploring-energy-a/9693483/","projectTitle":"Rolling Into Science: Exploring Energy and Earth's Changes!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Pivonka","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp3380267_orig.png?crop=892,892,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1682870774571","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mepivonka"},{"teacherId":3695913,"projectId":9196357,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous support! Our classroom recently received a fantastic collection of educational games, and the excitement was immediate and contagious. When my students first saw the colorful boxes of new games, their eyes lit up with curiosity and joy. It felt like a mini celebration in our room!\r\n\r\nOne memorable moment was during our first \"Game-Based Learning Day.\" Students rotated through the new games! At the Q-Bitz station, I watched a group of students collaborate and compete to recreate patterns using visual-spatial reasoning.\r\n\r\nThese games are now a regular part of our classroom routine. We use them to reinforce math concepts, build strategic thinking, and encourage social-emotional skills like teamwork and communication. For example, Mancala has become a favorite during our math centers, helping students practice counting and planning ahead.\r\n\r\nDuring the school year, we will be working on a unit about patterns and problem-solving. 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There was a large enough variety that each group was able to make a food web.\r\n\r\nThe order was late in getting to my classroom and several items had to be substituted, so we did not get to complete the project, as planned. The next unit had already begun. However, the replacement items were stylus pens for student iPads and a very cool wave making light that student greatly enjoyed. We turned off all of the lights and students got to read their books with the waves. 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The new materials you helped fund have sparked an incredible wave of curiosity and excitement among my 5th grade scientists. One unforgettable moment was during our \"Mystery Matter\" investigation, where students used the new tools to test and classify unknown substances. Their eyes lit up as they made real-world connections and confidently used scientific vocabulary to explain their findings. It was a powerful reminder of how access to the right resources can ignite a lifelong love of learning.\r\nWhen the materials first arrived, the students could hardly contain their excitement. They eagerly unpacked each item, asking questions and brainstorming experiments they could try. It was like watching a group of young explorers preparing for a grand expedition! Now, we're diving into our next unit on ecosystems, using the materials to simulate food chains and explore environmental changes. 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