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Past projects 46

• Coding Brings Positive Change!

  Funded Jun 19, 2017

  Thank you so much for assisting me in funding the Exploring Computer Science Professional Development through CodeInteractive. Through this workshop I am able to have access to curriculum, lesson plans, and other teaching materials that will introduce my students to Computer Science.

  Some of the highlights of my training include learning how to convert decimal numbers to binary digits using hands on manipulative materials, online games, and pictures. I was also able to learn how to introduce data networking through the use of beads and maps.

  Thank you again for the support.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

  This classroom project was brought to life by Infosys Foundation USA and 7 other donors.

• Computer Science is the Future

  Funded Apr 15, 2017

  Thank you so much for your generosity. Through your help I am able to attend an online professional development in Computer Science. I am learned a lot by participating in this training because al the much content and materials gathered at the time I can apply to my class in addition to what I have been learning through other computer science trainings provided by the DOE. I am doing all this in preparation for teaching an AP Computer Science course at my high school and through your generosity I am given more opportunity to learn more.

  Thanks again.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

  This classroom project was brought to life by Infosys Foundation USA and 7 other donors.

• Tinkering with Tinkercrate

  Funded Apr 19, 2017

  Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. Tinkercrate is a great tool for introducing concepts of STEM and I have been using it since the beginning of the school year. My students have created a hydraulic claw, biomechanical hand, spin art machine, sewable circuit, made slime, created gliders, and other fun stuff using their kits. I have been sourcing these kits through various grants. Thank you for supporting this Tinkercrate project grant I wrote through Donors Choose. Thanks again for your generosity.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

• Keeping It Cool!

  Funded Apr 13, 2017

  Thank you so much for donating to my classroom. Your generous contribution will definitely help my students stay focused in class and not get distracted by the poor ventilation. My classroom is located on the 5th floor of a 14 story building with no windows. Through your generous support my students will now have the ability to complete their work and not have to feel uncomfortable most of the time because of the heat inside the room. This is also very timely since summer season is almost here.

  Thanks again.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

  This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and 2 other donors.

• Artificial Intelligence Friend or Foe?

  Funded Mar 29, 2017

  Thank you for providing my students with the Cozmo artificial intelligent robot and the Lego Mindstorm direct programmable robot. Through your generous contribution, my students will learn basic programming language and how it can be used to directly control and give commands to programmable robots such as Lego Mindstorm. My students will also be able to compare and contrast the difference between autonomous robots such as Cozmo and Lego Mindstorms. The goal is for them to decide whether or not artificial intelligence provides a more benefit for us than other directly controlled robots.

  I believe this kind of technology activity will help my students become more knowledgeable in how human beings and our inventions shape the way we live. Some students who had expressed great interest come from students with Individualized Education Plans (IEP's) as they said they are able to try out writing computer code programs without the pressure of trying to have all the questions right in order to be on track to take a high stakes state exam.

  Thank you again for your generosity. You have restored my faith in humanity =)”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

  This classroom project was brought to life by Aspect Ventures and 3 other donors.

• Picture Perfect STEM

  Funded Mar 3, 2017

  Thank you for your generous contribution. My students and I are excited to use the camera in class to film our a stop motion animation movie. I have encouraged my students to think out of the box and had asked them to try filming scenes underwater (ex. using a fish tank or large beaker) to add variety to their pictures and backdrop. I am hoping that many of them will choose to take pictures with subjects submerged underwater so that they can expand their story line and images. ESL students and former ESL students will benefit the most as many of them expressed they want to do something fun and artistic and at the same time STEM related. The students will be uploading their pictures using a stop motion animation app and share it to the class. I am really happy you helped us out.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

• Creative Circuits

  Funded Mar 5, 2017

  Thank you for your kindness. Through your generous contribution my students learned how electricity and art can be combined. I had asked them to initially start their Creative STEM projects in the classroom and eventually had them bring the circuit scribe kits home to continue and work on the project at their own pace. They learned the different types of materials that can conduct heat and electricity and how electricity can be looped and altered using resistors. They also learned how they can use the flow of electricity to power up light and sound sensors.

  My students, most specifically my ESL group of students, got so excited to work on this activity because it was the first time that they have seen and used a metal conductive pen in making an electric circuit. They saw the potential use of the liquid metal ink and how it can be used to draw creative projects that can light up when attached to LED light.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

• Let STEM Shine

  Funded Nov 22, 2016

  Thank you for supporting my classroom with your donation of a CUBE 3D printer. It helped my students grasp the concept of depth, perception, design and dimensions which they learn a lot conceptually in geometry class but don't really see it in actual 3D printed objects. We are able to use of the 3D printer to print objects that would otherwise be abstract figures. The ability to see the 3D images they created Ondine and have it printed based on their desired specifications definitely increased my student's interest to learn more about STEM. They were so excited and inspired to build more projects think of newer was to improve their design to suit specific purposes. Some of my students became so interested in 3D printing that they are now exploring how they can create printable prosthetics and other useful devices. One of my students who kept on breaking his eye glasses even asked if he can design his eye frame and 3D print it. I told this student, if he can design it, we can print it as I often challenge them to create objects that are not only geometrically sound, aesthetically pretty but also purposeful and useful. Thanks to your generous contribution, the overall interest in STEM increased a hundred fold.

  Thank you once again.”

  With gratitude,

  Mrs. M

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 3 other donors.