Past projects 2
Magical Remote Learning
Funded Dec 1, 2020As most of my students as well as I continue to finish the semester online, I want to thank you for supporting my "Magical Remote Learning." One of the several books I was able to purchase titled "Mindful Classrooms" has given me the techniques and instruction I needed to help my students become more aware of the surroundings around them and the ability to discuss and learn techniques to help them overcome stress. Remotely we were able to practice these techniques.
"Good Morning Zoom" helped my special students realize that there is a rainbow at the end of a storm which we are beginning to experience now and "Parker Looks Up" helped all my students realize how to celebrate our differences, and accept and appreciate diversity...differences in others. Equality for all.
Besides the books I purchased, I also purchased experiments. We did several virtually, no small task and next year hopefully we will do them in the classroom. Regardless my students will note, that the colors of the experiments I purchased, "light" up the room and so do the colors of our people, our world. As I move forward teaching the students of Earths future, I thank you for helping make this year a little brighter with the books and supplies I requested. Thank you. (Palms Middle School-L.A.)”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hoffman
This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron and 3 other donors.A Race Towards Science
Funded Aug 22, 2018My students learned about the forces of motion while constructing and modifying their stem balloon cars. They were able to learn about inertia, speed, acceleration and Newton's Laws of Motion. The impact this project had on my students was amazing. They couldn't wait to finish their science worksheets related to the project so they could finish their cars. Over the month it took to complete, my students not only learned difficult scientific concepts but it boosted their self-esteem and it sparked their interest in science. The competition inspired them to make modifications as they tested and retested their cars.
When my students first saw the materials, they were extremely excited. It was exciting for me too. It was a fantastic feeling to be able to tell my students that everyone will be able to make a car and keep the car when it was done. I also went out and bought some trophies. The science race was on and when it was over trophies were handed out to the first, second and third place winners. I was so excited, I forgot to take pictures of the winners but in reality all of my students came out winners that day. So did I. I never realized how much my special education students could learn with this hands-on project.
The next project for my students will be to build a roller coaster. They will need to put together everything they learned about motion to construct the roller coaster. They will also need to determine how the force of gravity is related to this project and other scientific concepts. I cannot express fully in words how much it meant to my students to have access to the stem car kits.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Hoffman
This classroom project was brought to life by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and one other donor.