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Past projects 7

• Lab Tables for the Win!

  Funded Nov 29, 2024

  Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations! The addition of these lab tables helped our students to succeed in completing 3 different laboratory investigations so far, and we have many more to come!!

  Our latest lab was a project in measuring momentum before and after a collision. In this investigation we had to collect data in a different rolling objects before and after they collided it's a plastic cup. The students had a great time and really got to apply their theoretical knowledge to a real world experience!

  Thank you so very much!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation and 2 other donors.

• STEM Maker Space

  Funded May 24, 2024

  Thank you so much for your kind and generous donations!

  Since the addition of our new lab tables our students have been able to successfully complete 3 of the mandatory labs for their NYS Regents exam.

  The most recent lab investigation we completed was a Momentum lab where students measured momentum of several moving balls before and after colliding with a plastic cup. They had so much fun doing this and taking down data AND having sturdy, level surfaces to conduct the lab made ALL the difference! Having the hands on component in a science classroom just brings concepts to life!

  Thank you so very much for your kindness!!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

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

• Snacks for Students!

  Funded Sep 11, 2023

  There are few things more incentivizing than a delicious snack, and my students could not agree more! They work hard to earn "Della Posta Dollars" by answering questions, participating in discussions and going above and beyond in class so that they can earn enough "Della Posta Dollars" for snacks. Chips, Doritos, Jolly Ranchers are a simple but delicious way to positively encourage students to learn and have fun while doing!

  Our report cards and happy smiles while snacking say it all - we cannot thank you enough for your support and generosity!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.

• STEM Supplies

  Funded Aug 10, 2023

  My students and I are so thankful and excited to have received our new supplies for our STEM projects! We have already started using them for our MP2 project- creating the strongest bridge model. The popsicle sticks are such a helpful and amazing building resources, to add to our large tock of cardboard. The new scissors are a life saver/ and hand saver/ since our previous scissors were old and dully making cutting cardboard, popsicles sticks and other supplies extremely difficult. I cannot wait to see all of the unique structures and designs our students will be able to draw, design and test out with these new supplies!

  Thank you for helping us bring STEM to life and encourage more of our in need youth to enter these essential fields! We sincerely appreciate your support and generosity!

  Cheers!

  Millicent Della Posta”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

• STEM Project Organizer

  Funded Mar 25, 2022

  Thank you so much for funding the new project shelving in our classrooms.

  My students were so excited to have a secure space to put their projects that they came in during their lunch to build the shelves! (You can see them hard at work in the pictures).

  With our new shelves students' projects are kept organized, safe from damage and easy to view. My students put so much time, effort and planning into our STEM projects and it is truly a blessing to show them how much we value their work.

  Many many thank yous from me and my students to you for being so generous and caring.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

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

• Frotopsy Autopsy

  Funded Oct 10, 2020

  My students and I had a blast exploring the internal and external anatomy of a frog with our Frogs! We worked individually to perform an entire autopsy of a Frog for our Forensics class. First, students had to draw, measure and describe the dorsal, ventral and lateral sides of their frog. Each student was allowed to name their frog. Then students watched as I demonstrated how to complete an internal autopsy on the frog, via the document camera projected on the board in front of the room. Students were then given time to open their frog, measure, draw and document all of the organs and organ systems.

  Lastly, students took pictures of their frog and their organs in order to support their opinion of cause of death (COD) for their frog! Students wrote up and presented a Pathologists' report on how their frog died supported by biological evidence/ abnormalities they observed during the dissection. My students were so focused and engaged in this activity! I have never seen some of these scholars as focused as they were on this project.

  As a class we thank you so much for helping us have the opportunity for this unique and truly enriching hands on experience. Some of my seniors told me it was, "the best thing they have done in high school," and others told me "I couldn't wait to come to school to do this." Your generosity and altruism is so greatly felt and appreciated by myself and all my students at Lincoln High School.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

  This classroom project was brought to life by Con Edison and 5 other donors.

• Pulleys and Levers

  Funded Dec 4, 2019

  Thank you so much for your generous support! I am so excited to have these new supplies for my Research and Development project!

  Our students will be thrilled and will be able to better apply and conceptualize the key concepts needed for these simple machines.

  Thank you again for your kindness.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Della Posta

  This classroom project was brought to life by An anonymous classroom supporter and one other donor.