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Past projects 9

• School Supplies That Support Learning

  Funded Sep 8, 2024

  My students and I received many resources and one of the ways that these resources were used were to create a STEAM lesson that also incorporated lessons in identity, science, and social studies. Students used many of the resources in order to create a replica of a space patch that told their story (as opposed to the story of a former astronaut or space mission). Students then learned how to sew their patches using conductive thread and led lights so that they could incorporate their science standard of transfer of energy.

  The students were very excited when they saw all of the supplies that they were going to be able to work with. Their excitement translated to greater interest in what they were learning.

  My students will continue to work with led lights, circuits, and the electronic sewing. These resources have helped to make their learning fun and they are learning in a much deeper fashion. Thank you.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 9 other donors.

• Compassionate and Empathetic Housing

  Funded May 11, 2024

  This project has had a meaningful impact on my students. Students have learned about empathetic design while learning how to use a 3D platform to design structures that promote empathy and access.

  Using the materials such as cardboard and printer filament, students are learning to design structures that will have an environmental and humanitarian impact.

  All of my students are enjoying their time working on this project. The project, while not complete yet, is providing my students with the opportunity to solve meaningful real-world problems.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and 3 other donors.

• Pollinator Garden for Promoting Agriculture Awareness

  Funded Mar 9, 2024

  As a result of your donation, my students were able to have an understanding of the pathways that pollinators take in order to pollinate flowers. They were able to describe and demonstrate the necessity of pollination using visual cues that helped community members to gain a better understanding of the real world problem at hand.

  Additionally, my students were able to create a model that demonstrated creativity and promoted critical and computational thinking in order to solve real world problems.

  Thank you for providing this opportunity.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by The Allstate Foundation.

• Coding to Make A Difference

  Funded Dec 13, 2023

  Thank you for your generous donation. Your donation has helped my students to begin to think of ways in which computer science and engineering can help make a difference in the environment. Students are learning to code in order to simulate patterns of plants, animals and agriculture. They are noticing environmental patterns and making predictions based upon those patterns. The bluetooth coding hats have helped students think critically, while engaging in 21st century skills and working collaboratively while learning to think about solutions to real world problems.

  Thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. My students and I are most appreciative!!!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and 7 other donors.

• Creative Circuits

  Funded Oct 31, 2023

  My students are using their circuit stickers and Chibichip to promote creativity while learning about computer science and circuits. Students created an art project to investigate shadows and light combined with circuits.

  Students were so excited to work with the material. They really enjoyed working with the LEDs and copper tape. They also liked the creativity that accompanied the project.

  Next steps include making an interactive LED mural that demonstrates the path of pollinators in a garden.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 4 other donors.

• Cardboard STEAM Projects Come to Life

  Funded Nov 8, 2023

  Students were able to creatively express their knowledge of a book that they were reading by using cardboard squares to express their understanding of literature. Additionally, they are gaining an understanding of geometry and how shapes work to create designs.

  Students enjoyed working with the tools and will continue to practice to improve their manual dexterity and understanding of placement with regard to connecting independent pieces of material together to form a whole.

  Next steps include more engineering projects that incorporate global goals.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by General Motors & Young Sheldon on CBS and one other donor.

• Accessible Engineering Comes to Life

  Funded Oct 30, 2023

  Thank you for your generosity. The 3D Doodlers are helping my students to collaborate on ideas and bring their ideas to reality in an artistic form. This donations has helped my students improve their manual dexterity while also fostering a love of art and engineering.

  Currently, we are practicing with the pens to improve technique by making 3 dimensional geometric designs. We will be creating characters that have been created for a creative narrative story. My students are excited to create their own original designs.

  Finally, most of my students love working with these pens so much, they have asked where they were purchased because they want to save up for one of their own.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by United Airlines and 7 other donors.

• Creative Coding

  Funded Sep 11, 2023

  My students use their Microbits on a regular basis. For Red Ribbon Week, they coded the image of the red ribbon onto their Microbit. They are currently using the Microbit to collect data on social/emotional well being as well as to track the ups and downs of the stock market.

  When my students first received their Microbits they were so excited. When they saw what they could do with them, their imaginations took off and they became determined to learn to code.

  Next, my students will continue to learn how to use the Microbits as a data collection tool as well as learning to incorporate motors to create robotic devices.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner

  This classroom project was brought to life by Panda Cares.

• Art In Motion

  Funded Dec 18, 2022

  My students have used the resources to produce artwork that demonstrates motion. We created Calder inspires sculptures. As an educator in a STEAM school, it is important to provide students with transdisciplinary experiences and the donation of your supplies helped my students to create a pieces of art that demonstrated a scientific principal.

  When the students saw the supplies they were very excited. Any hands-on learning experience is always welcomed by my students.

  We will continue our investigation of energy as we discuss renewable resources.

  Thank you again for your support. My students were excited to apply their knowledge.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Kessner