Past projects 5
Fresh Air After California Fires
Funded Feb 3, 2025Thank you so much for your generous support of my students’ academic and physical futures. These air purifiers will greatly help us to eliminate negative, harmful particles that are in the air as a result of the latest Los Angeles fires. I appreciate that you are putting my students’ health as a top priority!!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Braverman
This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Donor and one other donor.Climate Change and Our Ever Changing Planet
Funded Sep 19, 2024Thank you so much for your incredible generosity! Your support has made an immense difference in my classroom and in the lives of my students. This project allowed my students to engage in hands-on learning experiences that they rarely have access to. Coming from lower-income backgrounds, many of them are unfamiliar with experiments like this, and it was inspiring to see their excitement and curiosity come alive.
In this experiment, we modeled Earth's atmosphere and the greenhouse effect using jars, plastic wrap, and other materials. One of my students reflected, "I learned that the one with any holes creates more carbon dioxide, and the temperature rose because of it. The plastic wrap was the ozone layer, and it is keeping the carbon dioxide in and getting trapped, so that's making it hotter here on Earth." This simple yet powerful demonstration helped them connect the dots between science and real-world issues like climate change.
What stood out most was how engaged every student was during the experiment. They were eager to measure temperatures, take notes, and share their observations. The dramatic rise in temperature in the jar without holes left them amazed—and a little alarmed—sparking thoughtful discussions about the importance of protecting our environment. Many of my students mentioned that they had never done anything like this before, and it made science feel tangible and relevant to their lives.
This activity also had a direct impact on their confidence. As we prepare for the Academic Pentathlon, this experiment provided them with practical knowledge they can apply in the competition's science component. It was heartwarming to see how proud they were of their findings and how this experience deepened their understanding of a global issue. For students who often feel disconnected from such opportunities, this was a game-changer.
Thank you for empowering my students to learn, discover, and dream bigger. Your contribution has truly made a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for your support!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Braverman
This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 8 other donors.Fly High!
Funded Apr 7, 2022First of all, thank you so much for the opportunity to provide my students with amazing supplies! These kites were used by all of my students as we built them in class and went onto the football field. For most of my students, this was their first time every flying a kite. To be honest, it was also my first time flying a kite! Seeing the smiles on their faces as they created core memories is a highlight for me. I know that they might not have had the opportunity to do this elsewhere, and I am thrilled that I gave them that moment!
They were overjoyed when they first saw the materials. They smiled, clapped, and many expressed their excitement. The majority of my students expressed that they had never seen a kite before!
Once we were finished with flying the kites, we broke them back down. We put them back into the bags so next year's class could also enjoy them! I'm excited to see how my students will react this year!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Braverman
This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and one other donor.Allowing the Mosaics of Ancient Rome to Come Alive!
Funded Jan 7, 2022Thank you so much for your generosity and kindness! My students were overjoyed and touched by the donations that come from people they don't know. The large majority of my students come from low income families that just get by. They are great kids, and they work really hard. Since this is the first year back "in-person" for the majority of my students, they have not had the opportunity to participate in elaborate projects in recent years.
In our class, we have been learning about the Ancient Civilizations such as Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, both of which created beautiful mosaics. In the past, I have had the students create virtual mosaics using Google Draw. This year, however, I wanted to go the extra mile and give them an experience to remember.
When they found out that members of the community, organizations, businesses, and other teachers donated to them, they were shocked, excited, and grateful. They kept asking why strangers would donate to them, to which I would respond, "It's because there are people in this world that are good, kind, generous, and want students like you to enjoy opportunities like these."
Again, thank you so much! I'm hoping to get a sealant to put over the tiles, which will be displayed in my classroom for years to come.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Braverman
This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares and 4 other donors.Crafting Our Way Into Ancient Rome
Funded Jan 2, 2022Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! This was the first project of mine that was funded for my students, and I am overjoyed. The large majority of my students come from low income families that just get by. They are great kids, and they work really hard. Since this is the first year back "in-person" for the majority of my students, they have not had the opportunity to participate in elaborate projects in recent years.
In our class, we have been learning about the Ancient Civilizations such as Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, both of which created beautiful mosaics. In the past, I have had the students create virtual mosaics using Google Draw. This year, however, I wanted to go the extra mile and give them an experience to remember.
When they found out that members of the community, organizations, businesses, and other teachers donated to them, they were shocked, excited, and grateful. They kept asking why strangers would donate to them, to which I would respond, "It's because there are people in this world that are good, kind, generous, and want students like you to enjoy opportunities like these."
Again, thank you so much! I'm hoping to get a sealant to put over the tiles, which will be displayed in my classroom for years to come.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Braverman