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• Lesson Presentation and Assessment

  Funded Dec 23, 2024

  SMART Notebook/Lumio is a desktop lesson creation and delivery software. In addition to providing tools for creating engaging presentation pages with text, images, and multimedia, LUMIO allows students to engage with interactive activities where they can sort vocabulary and engage in word matches.

  On Socrative, I am able to post questions that require students to practice their vocabulary and literacy skills as they relate to science. I am also able to quickly assess student understanding with prepared activities or on-the-fly questions, and then adjust my teaching based on the results. This platform greatly enhances the learning of my students because they are able to constantly review vocabulary and key concepts. Students are also given individualized feedback on their work so that they can learn from their errors.

  Thank you for helping to make it happen!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 9 other donors.

• Technology for Fitness

  Funded Jan 15, 2025

  Thank you for donating to my project; we were able to get pulse oximeters so that my students can test different exercises that affect pulse rate. Students designed their own experiment and worked in research teams to collect data and present findings to their colleagues. They compared their pulse rates taken manually with their pulse rates taken when using the pulse oximeter. They drew conclusions about the benefits of technology as well as exercises that best help to promote heart health.

  I am so grateful for your help!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 4 other donors.

• Project Display

  Funded Nov 14, 2024

  I am so very grateful for your generous donation to our classroom project!

  My students are constantly producing work on the computer in the form of essays, labs and presentations. With so much time and effort being put into their assignments, it always a rewarding experience to see their work displayed on the classroom and hallway bulletin boards.

  Having ink for our classroom printer allows my students instant access to print their work to be displayed. This helps to provide additional motivation and reward for their hard work.

  We are currently working on our Biology unit and exploring cells. Students have created cell models and took pictures of their work to display.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

  This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon and 2 other donors.

• Developing Microscope Skills

  Funded May 8, 2024

  Microscopes help my students to better understand the living environment. Having this project fully funded will enable my students to practice lab skills relating to microscope work.

  Before students observe cells, students will practice using a microscope to observe something they are very familiar with - the letter e.

  In an era where college and career readiness is a prominent factor in the teaching and learning process, STEM education is becoming more and more important.

  I know that my students will achieve greater learning outcomes, given access to 21st-century tools and content that will encourage them to think deeply about studying health and life science concepts.

  Thank you for helping to make it happen!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 3 other donors.

• Project Display!

  Funded Mar 5, 2024

  My students are constantly producing work on the computer in the form of essays, labs, and presentations.

  With so much time and effort being put into their assignments, it is always a rewarding experience to see their work displayed on the classroom and hallway bulletin boards.

  Having printers in the classroom allows my students instant access to print their work to be displayed. It helps provide additional motivation and reward for their hard work.

  Thank you so much for your generous donations and kind words of encouragement! This means more than you know!”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

• STEM Supplies

  Funded Dec 11, 2023

  These materials helped my students to better understand how the physical and chemical properties of matter where they found the identity of unknown substances in a real-world scenario.

  Students tested five suspect substances to learn their physical and chemical properties. They then compared the properties of the Evidence Substance to the five suspect substances to find only ONE match. For example, students learned that vinegar can be used to differentiate between baking soda and baking powder.

  In an era where college and career readiness is a prominent factor in the teaching and learning process, STEM education is becoming more and more important.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

• Basic STEM Supplies

  Funded Nov 27, 2023

  These materials helped my students to better understand how the physical and chemical properties of matter where they found the identity of unknown substances in a real-world scenario.

  Students tested five suspect substances to learn their physical and chemical properties. They then compared the properties of the Evidence Substance to the five suspect substances to find only ONE match. For example, students learned that vinegar can be used to differentiate between baking soda and baking powder.

  In an era where college and career readiness is a prominent factor in the teaching and learning process, STEM education is becoming more and more important.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and one other donor.

• STEM Supplies

  Funded Nov 10, 2023

  Thank you so much for your generous donations and kind words of encouragement! This means more than you know! I cannot wait to share the news with my students; They always get excited when someone donates to our project. The news that our project was fully funded will really make them ecstatic.

  These materials helped my students to better understand how the physical and chemical properties of matter where they found the identity of unknown substances in a real-world scenario.

  In an era where college and career readiness is a prominent factor in the teaching and learning process, STEM education is becoming more and more important.”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors and 2 other donors.

• Testing Blood and Urine

  Funded Mar 27, 2023

  With these materials, students will perform clinical tests relating to the human body.

  Through a hands-on approach, students will make connections to the content by exploring real-world scenarios.

  In an era where college and career readiness is a prominent factor in the teaching and learning process, STEM education is becoming more and more important.

  I am confident that these lab experiences will help students better understand the topic while exercising STEM and inquiry skills.

  Thank you for helping to make it happen!! =)”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Vega