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Past projects 4

• Biomedical Research Empowerment

  Funded Nov 10, 2021

  Thank you for the wonderful gift and support. Your gift of proving us with "lab coats" is unmeasurable, our students look and act like professional. Wen I first approached Donors Choose, I began with asking you to remember your high school biology class. Was it Laboratory rich? Did you have the opportunity to conduct experiments? I added that kinesthetic instruction that includes hands-on laboratory exposure is essential in the teaching/leaning process, Specially, with those students that have challenges. Well, our labs have taken a new meaning, students engage, inquire and want to learn/participate more..... They can "see" themselves as a professional, as someone that can an integral part of the community. Thank you once again for your donation as we are eternally grateful. Please see attached pics...”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Duque

  This classroom project was brought to life by #TeachHealthy with Nature Made.

• Marine Fish Set

  Funded Jul 2, 2012

  Thank you for your contribution in helping us work toward completing our Marine Ecosystem. The students and I are indebted to your generosity and will use your sponsorship to continue learning and exploring hands-on science in the classroom. Thanks to your efforts, we are continuing the process of understanding and exploring the complexity and delicate balance that pertains to our natural resources.

  A marine ecosystem is a wondrous project that persists and be shared by many. Students will have the opportunity to see the delicate balance that exists between live (biotic) and no-living (abiotic) matter. Students will perform tests to analyze variables such as; temperature, salinity (salt content), organic and inorganic matter decomposition, pH, dissolved oxygen, primary productivity, microbial respiration and many others to determine and maintain an appropriate trophic state (the amount of nutrients in the marine environment). Let me make clear that no living or nonliving matter will be harmed/destroyed; on the contrary, all of our efforts will be directed to providing a positive and fruitful environment. The project that we originally envisioned is growing and evolving. In fact, our school has designed and will be giving students the opportunity to enroll in a Marine Biology Course; which will be given next school year. Our school now has an Environmental course and a Marine Biology course as well. This is a great move forward in developing and addressing the minds of under privileged kids.

  I would like to thank you once again, and as our educational system maintains the financial burden, it is a breath of fresh air that our society has individuals such yourselves. As a parent and a teacher, I strongly believe that our children must be able to be given be opportunity to learn, to explore, to expand their minds and incorporate knowledge that has real life connections; they are our future. I thank you once again as we proceed to build upon what you have so generously given to us. ”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Duque

• Marine Lighting System

  Funded May 14, 2012

  Greetings to all of you, and thanks for helping us work toward completing our Marine Ecosystem. The students and I are indebted to your generosity and will use your sponsorship to continue learning and exploring hands-on science in the classroom. Thanks to your efforts, we are continuing the process of understanding and exploring the complexity and delicate balance that pertains to our natural resources.

  A marine ecosystem is a wondrous project that persists and be shared by many. Students will have the opportunity to see the delicate balance that exists between live (biotic) and no-living (abiotic) matter. Students will perform tests to analyze variables such as; temperature, salinity (salt content), organic and inorganic matter decomposition, pH, dissolved oxygen, primary productivity, microbial respiration and many others to determine and maintain an appropriate trophic state (the amount of nutrients in the marine environment). Let me make clear that no living or nonliving matter will be harmed/destroyed; on the contrary, all of our efforts will be directed to providing a positive and fruitful environment. The project that we originally envisioned is growing and evolving. In fact, our school has designed and will be giving students the opportunity to enroll in a Marine Biology Course; which will be given next school year. Our school now has an Environmental course and a Marine Biology course as well. This is a great move forward in developing and addressing the minds of under privileged kids.

  I would like to thank you once again, and as our educational system maintains the financial burden, it is a breath of fresh air that our society has individuals such yourselves. As a parent and a teacher, I strongly believe that our children must be able to be given be opportunity to learn, to explore, to expand their minds and incorporate knowledge that has real life connections; they are our future. I thank you once again as we proceed to build upon what you have so generously given to us. ”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Duque

• Marine Ecosystem

  Funded Dec 10, 2011

  Greetings to all of you, and thanks for helping us work toward completing our Marine Ecosystem. The students and I are indebted to your generosity and will use your sponsorship to continue learning and exploring hands-on science in the classroom.

  Thanks to your efforts, we can now begin the process of understanding and exploring the complexity and delicate balance that pertains to our natural resources. A marine ecosystem is a wondrous project that will persist and be shared by many.

  Your kindness and support has now made you part of the teaching/learning process. It reminds me of the saying; "It takes a village to educate a child...." Now students of different levels (i.e., Advanced, English Language Learners, and those with disabilities), will have the opportunity to see the delicate balance that exists between live (biotic) and no-living (abiotic) matter.

  Students will perform tests to analyze variables such as; temperature, salinity (salt content), organic and inorganic matter decomposition, pH, dissolved oxygen, primary productivity, microbial respiration and many others to determine and maintain an appropriate trophic state (the amount of nutrients in the marine environment).

  Let me make clear that no living or nonliving matter will be harmed/destroyed; on the contrary, all of our efforts will be directed toward maintaining and respecting our natural resources. You have been instrumental with the first part of our project, the first part was to create the live rock environment; next we will introduce animals (fish, crustaceans, echinoderms etc.)

  I would like to thank you once again, and as our educational system maintains the financial burden, it is a breath of fresh air that our society has individuals such yourselves. I can now get some financial relief as I have sponsored this project on my own until now. As a parent and a teacher, I strongly believe that our children must be able to be given be opportunity to learn, to explore, to expand their minds and incorporate knowledge that has real life connections; they are our future. I thank you once again as we proceed to build upon what you have so generously given to us.

  ”

  With gratitude,

  Mr. Duque

  This classroom project was brought to life by Wasserman Foundation and 7 other donors.