Past projects 229
Recovering After a House Fire
Funded Mar 25, 2025Thank you so much for helping our scholar and their family recover after the house fire. These clothes and shoes will help them rebuild and restore a sense of normalcy after their loss. Thank you for helping them to regain stability and confidence by providing clothes and shoes.
Your kindness is appreciated!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 4 other donors.Uno Showdown
Funded Mar 5, 2025Thank you for supporting my students by providing materials to celebrate their successes! Our scholars are excited about the Uno Showdown and will enjoy the treats in this project. Thanks to your support, we can provide UNO card decks, snacks, and gift card incentives, making this event a truly special celebration of positive behavior.
I appreciate your kindness and investment in our students' success!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
Diagnosis: Murder?
Funded Nov 14, 2024Thank you for providing my students with the incredible opportunity to step into the role of medical examiners through this forensic autopsy project. Every year, my students ask if they are dissecting. They were so excited for this hands-on learning opportunity. More than just a dissection, this investigation allowed them to analyze a real-world forensic case, examine preserved specimens with distinct trauma scenarios, and apply professional forensic techniques to determine causes of death. The experience not only deepened their understanding of human anatomy and forensic pathology but also fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to the field.
Beyond the autopsy, my students enjoyed playing the roles of forensic scientists, meticulously analyzing fingerprint evidence, blood spatter, toxicology reports, and other key pieces of evidence related to their case. This approach gave them an authentic experience in forensic investigation, reinforcing their interest in STEM careers such as medicine, law enforcement, and forensic science. Your support in making this project possible has had a lasting impact on their education and aspirations. We truly appreciate the opportunity to bring forensic science to life in such an engaging and meaningful way!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 5 other donors.Diagnosis: Murder? Part 2
Funded Dec 3, 2024Thank you for providing my students with the incredible opportunity to step into the role of medical examiners through this forensic autopsy project. Every year, my students ask if they are dissecting. They were so excited for this hands-on learning opportunity. More than just a dissection, this investigation allowed them to analyze a real-world forensic case, examine preserved specimens with distinct trauma scenarios, and apply professional forensic techniques to determine causes of death. The experience not only deepened their understanding of human anatomy and forensic pathology but also fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential to the field.
Beyond the autopsy, my students enjoyed playing the roles of forensic scientists, meticulously analyzing fingerprint evidence, blood spatter, toxicology reports, and other key pieces of evidence related to their case. This approach gave them an authentic experience in forensic investigation, reinforcing their interest in STEM careers such as medicine, law enforcement, and forensic science. Your support in making this project possible has had a lasting impact on their education and aspirations. We truly appreciate the opportunity to bring forensic science to life in such an engaging and meaningful way!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 7 other donors.Restocking the Success Center
Funded Feb 5, 2025You are incredible! Thank you for supporting our scholars by ensuring they have the supplies they need to succeed. Your contribution will restock our Success Center with deodorant and feminine hygiene products, our most requested items. Access to these items in the Success Center has improved attendance and academic achievement.
We appreciate your kindness!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by A California Family and 3 other donors.Dungeons and Dragons: The Environmental Science Edition
Funded Jan 23, 2025Thank you for helping to support my Environmental Science and Dungeons & Dragons Club members by contributing to this project! I'm really excited to use D&D to engage students in learning about urban planning and environmental impacts. My students love hands-on activities like these. My D&D Club members will really enjoy the terrain for their campaigns after Environmental Science students have completed this project.
Thank you for your kind generosity!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
Crime Scene Reconstruction
Funded Jan 2, 2025Thank you so much for helping make our forensic science crime scene project a huge success! My students had an absolute blast creating their own crime scenes using the materials we had—Barbie dolls, LEGOs, popsicle sticks, tacky glue, and even some Dungeons and Dragons terrain. They wrote out scenarios with victim profiles, motives, suspects, evidence, and test results, then built amazing reconstructions. It was so rewarding to see their creativity shine! When given the option of a traditional final or processing another group's crime scene, almost everyone chose to dive into investigating. We were able to move into a larger space so students could have their own scenes and scenarios to analyze.
This project was a perfect mix of fun and learning, with students strengthening their critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills while putting their forensic science knowledge to the test to create their scenes and scenarios, and then investigate another group's. The variety of materials really helped make the activity accessible to everyone and allowed them to focus on the science behind their work. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to bring this project to life—it's one they won't forget!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 15 other donors.Testing Water Pollution
Funded Aug 14, 2024Thank you so much for making the Testing Water Pollution kit and equipment set available to us through your generous donation! My students loved experimenting with pollutants like weed killer and detergents and testing their effects on the environment using yeast as a stand-in for real organisms. The serial dilution activity to explore ppm and ppb concentrations was such a cool hands-on way to understand these concepts.
The water distiller has been a total game-changer for our experiments, saving us from buying distilled water and keeping the labs running smoothly. It's been incredible to see my students identify local pollution sources and brainstorm real-world solutions. This project gave them valuable insights they'll carry with them for years. Thanks again for helping us bring science to life in such a meaningful way!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 76 other donors.Fulfilling Needs
Funded Aug 26, 2024Thank you for helping to fulfill some of the various needs of my students through this project. My students have told me so many times how grateful they are for these items.
Students have enjoyed adding flavoring and ice to their water to keep hydrated throughout the day. My students create various projects throughout each unit. The markers, beads, and other art supplies have helped them bring their ideas to life, demonstrating their knowledge. Games have helped support collaboration, social-emotional-learning, and have been an excellent resource for brain breaks.
Thank you for your generous support of my students and their needs!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by National Corn Growers Association and 2 other donors.Fun for All
Funded Aug 15, 2024Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom! Your support has helped us create a welcoming space where students can take needed brain breaks and engage in activities that foster mental health and social-emotional growth. I'm excited to provide books that spark their interests, games that build connections, and art supplies that allow for creative expression—all resources they specifically requested last year. It means a lot to us that you made this possible.
Not only will my students benefit from these materials during our class, but my club members have also enjoyed them, expanding the impact of your generosity. The trays you provided will help us stay organized, giving students more time to immerse themselves in these calming activities and less time on cleanup. I am grateful to have supporters like you who value the importance of mental health and creativity in education. Thank you again for making a meaningful difference in our classroom community!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Reed
This classroom project was brought to life by The Gates Foundation and 9 other donors.