Past projects 7
Increase Student Engagement with Nearpod!
Funded Jul 20, 2021Thank you so much for your generous contribution to my classroom! Last school year my students really enjoyed using Nearpod. Unfortunately, I was limited to the free version. Now, thanks to you, I have a paid subscription! I am so grateful that the students I have this school year will get to use this fun and interactive digital tool. We will be implementing blending learning and Nearpod is a wonderful resource. I look forward to using this with my students.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez
This classroom project was brought to life by Emerson Collective and one other donor.Dry Erase Boards and Markers are Just More Fun
Funded Dec 27, 2019My students have enjoyed using the dry erase boards and markers. They have been so versatile. The students have used the dry erase boards and markers to brainstorm, display their work for the class, and collaborate with each other. In one activity, students worked in groups to create a mind map on protein synthesis. In other activity, students drew their initial models of cellular respiration with their group and then revised them as they learned more about the process. In addition, these tools have helped us save tons of paper. Thank you so much for your kindness.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez
This classroom project was brought to life by District Partnership Program and 4 other donors.Introduction to Forensics
Funded Mar 27, 2018I am so grateful for your generous donation! It has been a joy to watch my students light-up when they fill a well with dye for gel electrophoresis. They have watched forensic scientists on TV help solve crimes using DNA technology. Now, thanks to the equipment we received, my students get to experience the work of real scientists. The equipment includes several practice gels, microfuge tubes, microfuge racks, pipette tips and dyes. We use these items to practice loading gels before we perform gel electrophoresis. I look forward to writing my next project, so we can add a couple of micropipettes to our DNA technology supplies.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez
This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple and 2 other donors.Help My Students Advance in STEM
Funded Sep 15, 2014Thanks to your generous donation, my school was able to purchase two gel electrophoresis chambers. This equipment allowed my students to conduct three days of biotechnology labs as part of the Molecular Genetics Unit of Biology. They learned how to micropipette, how to make a gel, how to load a gel, the purpose of gel electrophoresis, and how to analyze the data from the gel electrophoresis lab. As a follow up activity, my students took part in a simulated CSI activity. They collected fake blood samples and analyzed DNA fingerprints to determine which suspect had committed the fake burglary. Your generosity made this engaging learning experience possible!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez
Help AP Biology Students Advance in STEM
Funded May 9, 2014We are extremely grateful for your donation! We were able to purchase one gel electrophoresis chamber from Carolina Biological supply company. Thanks to additional donations, we were able to acquire a power supply, agarose for making gels, and actual DNA samples. So, thanks to many contributions, my students were able to perform two DNA technology labs. In the first lab, students learned how to load dyes into the gel wells and separate them based on their size. In the second lab, students loaded DNA samples into the gel wells and analyzed the results. The second lab was linked to a CSI-type scenario. These labs provided hands-on learning on the topic of DNA technology. It was an unforgettable learning experience! In addition, my future students will also have the opportunity to conduct gel electrophoresis. This would not have been possible without your help.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez
Help Our New AP Biology Class!!!
Funded Sep 18, 2012My students and I are so very grateful for your generous donation to our classroom. This is the first year that my school is offering AP Biology. The cost of initiating this new course has been tremendous. The school has purchased textbooks and some lab supplies, but this is not enough. Your donation has stretched what we could provide for the students, specifically in the area of lab experiences.
My students were able to complete two labs: the Osmosis/Diffusion Lab and the Artificial Selection Lab. The pictures posted on my project page show the results of the labs. In one picture, you can see cubes of agar which turned pink over time, indicating the rate of diffusion of an acid. The students compared the rates of diffusion for various sizes of cubes, calculated surface-area to volume ratios, and evaluated the most efficient cell size. The discovery aspect of the lab was exponentially more cognitively engaging than a lecture on the topic.
As part of the Artificial Selection Lab, my students were able to identify and quantify several traits that varied in the population of Wisconsin Fast Plants. Then, they performed artificial selection by cross-pollinating only selected plants. Students collected the seeds, planted them, and then sampled the second-generation population to determine if they could identify visible differences from the previous one. Then, they had a chance to test their own ideas about how selection works.
My two most favorite phrases to hear from my students based on these lab experiences were: "This was so much fun" and "I totally get this now". They have not completed the Photosynthesis Lab. This is something to look forward to in the next few weeks. Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez
This classroom project was brought to life by Teachers Rock and 6 other donors.Biology Project
Funded Apr 8, 2011I cannot thank you enough for your generous donation to our classroom. In this era of budget cuts and shrinking resources, it is gratifying to receive such a generous gift!
As a Biology teacher, the sciences are close to my heart. Bringing the text and images that constitute our curriculum to life, in real-time, has sparked excitement and interest in my students in ways that photocopies and still pictures never could. We even used the document camera to demonstrate a cow's eye dissection lab, and each student had a chance to come up and explain different parts of the lab. The key benefit: all students in the room could participate via the document camera, not just one student at a time. What a difference!
Again, thank you for your generosity and thoughtfulness. You have truly helped our students develop their passion for Biology and for the sciences.”
With gratitude,
Ms. Lopez