Past projects 2
Just the Math Facts!
Funded May 21, 2020I would like to thank you for your selfless generosity. These tools will certainly help reach my students differing mathematical levels. Being able to meet my student's individual needs is always a challenge. You have helped get closer to that goal with your gift. I will most certainly pay this forward.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Contreras
This classroom project was brought to life by Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and one other donor.Frogs! Frogs! Frogs! I Need Help With Frogs!
Funded Oct 23, 2014My students and I would like to thank you for the extremely generous donation you made. My students were nervous, reluctant, and enamored with the frogs and their dissection. They could not believe, nor could I for that matter, that such generosity would come through. Frogs are pricey! At last, we would to perform our science exploration lab with actual frogs and I could offer them an experience that they will always remember. Just as I do.
Students were able to work in a lab-like setting and "feel like doctors" or "feel like scientists." Those were some of the comments students made. Students wanted to be these professionals. That is powerful. We explored the anatomy of the frog and discussed it's relationship to our own biological make-up. We examined the bone structures and found that we share quite a bit with our amphibian friends. Students were engaged in lab procedures and how to use dissection tools for the first time, in most cases.
Not only did this activity stir an excitement for science,it stirred an excitement for school. Students who struggle, found motivation, to learn more. Girls in the class, found a voice for science through this activity that tells me this activity worked. It gave all my students an opportunity that is an unfortunate challenge in today's academic landscape. Activities like this should be the norm, filled with fun, wonder, and intrigue. Sadly, it is not. Fortunate for us, you gave us this opportunity and I could not feel any more humbled by your generosity. My students and I thank you.”
With gratitude,
Mr. Contreras