Ms. Boyd's Steam Science

Funded Mar 23, 2024

As the department chair for my high school science program, the resources you helped us attain have been incredibly valuable in enhancing both engagement and learning outcomes in our science classrooms. We have had the opportunity to use the hands on kits to demonstration weather processes, use the electrical supplies to help with our energy units, and the craft supplies to help us promote a variety of sustainable practices to our students.

The students have been able to use STEM kits that we obtained through a grant with the materials you provided us through the Donor's Choose program. The hair dryers, which might seem like a funny ask, were to help students with wind velocity as then created solar windmills. Being able to test them out using more controlled variables gave the students the chance to actively experiment with renewable energy concepts while also allowing them to apply scientific principles they were learning in real time.

My students were thrilled when all of the materials came in. They eagerly helped me unpack box after box and organize the materials accordingly. Many students were eager to dive into the STEM projects and commented on how "cool" it was to be able to work with different materials hands on. I think that the hands on nature of these materials really helped them to grasp the scientific concepts in a more tangible and exciting manor.

Now that the students have completed their solar windmills, the next steps will be to test and modify their designs. Students will use the scientific method to collect data and more effectively assess sustainable methods of energy.

I am excited to continue to foster a love of hands on learning for my students. We cannot thank you enough for allowing us the opportunity to do so.

The the most sincere gratitude, my students and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Boyd