Past projects 3
Utilizing Weather Tools to Understand Conditions of Our Atmosphere
Funded Mar 17, 2020Thank you for your generosity in helping to fund this project. Many of the weather tools and instruments we had at my school were dated and did not work properly. To have updated instruments for my students to use is very helpful for many reasons. This helps students get excited about science. It also makes the information we are learning about in science "real." Having new tools for students to get their hands on and use outside creates a more concrete learning experience. My students love doing hands on activities in the classroom and having updated and working equipment helps tremendously.
While we are learning about weather, we collect daily weather variables. Having a weather station receiver in the classroom helps us to get immediate conditions at our exact location. Once this information is collected, the students are tasked with making predictions about future weather conditions for the days to come. The students get so excited to see if their prediction is correct.
I truly cannot express how grateful I am to you for helping my students become passionate about learning the weather.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hornstein
Using HP Streams to Make Science Come Alive!
Funded Mar 27, 2018Thank you for your generous donation that enables my students to have regular and easy access to technology. The HP Streams that we wished for have become a reality and are significantly impacting my classroom in the best way possible. These devices are truly making the science curriculum more concrete to the students by using online simulations and interactive websites, however, the use of the Streams does not stop there. They are used daily by multiple students in my classes to help them become better learners and be more accountable for their own education.
Upon getting the news that our project was funded, my students were thrilled to hear that they would have access on a daily basis and that they would be able to use the Streams to access online labs and simulations, for research use, and project based learning. Additionally, the students are able to check their grades in all of their classes, access Google Classroom and check their email for important teacher and school announcements.
These devices have truly made a difference in my classroom in just the matter of a few weeks. I can not wait to see how they continue to enhance the learning of my students and impact their future as 21st century thinkers. With regular technology access, I am able to help my students understand that computers and technology is an incredibly powerful tool that can benefit them as a learner. Again, I can not thank you enough for the HP Streams and the difference you have made in the lives of my students!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hornstein
This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple.3D Printing Filament for Middle School Students
Funded May 22, 2016My middle school students are absolutely fascinated with 3D printing, we have discussed and researched multiple ways in which 3D printers are currently being used in the real world. My students are using 3D printer filament to complete design challenges. The students are given challenges to solve problem. For example, an erosion table was set up and filled with sand; the students were tasked with creating an object with specific dimensions that would be placed in the sand to stop water erosion. Additionally, the students were working in teams, not only did they have to design an erosion prevention device; they had to have their devices connect to one another somehow. The students used a 3D design program to create a device to prevent erosion which was then tested to see how well it worked.
The students were absolutely thrilled to see that our filament project had been funded. Upon receiving the filament they students couldn't wait to see what they could print next. Another project they worked on were "Design Challenge Cards". The Design Challenge Cards contained scenarios which challenged the students to 3D design something to solve the given problem. The students had the opportunity to print the object they designed from their challenge card. Items which were printed varied from cup handles to gaming controller buttons to tablet stands. The students were so excited to be able to keep and actually use items they designed and 3D printed!
In the future, we would like to continue encouraging students to take risks in the classroom and learn from their experiences. Allowing the students to explore with new technology and step outside of the box is empowering for their future. We will continue to come up with new and innovative ways to challenge our students in the classroom using 3D printers. Potential projects for next year include exploring new ways in which 3D printing is being used as a real world application, creating prototypes of renewable energy sources and developing a Mars habitat for future space missions. It is truly amazing what students are able to come up with when they are encouraged to be creative and take risks in their education. I am so grateful to the donors who made these projects and future projects a reality for the students at my school.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Hornstein