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Past projects 11

• Graphic Designers and Engineers love to Sublimate!

  Funded May 3, 2022

  Thank you for your generous donation! In a short period of time, my students have learned how to design and sublimate. They are amazed by the engineering concept behind the design, printer, and heat press tools. Students were able to test out the tools by printing a chosen design from the class and creating shirts using the heat press for this school year. The students and I were amazed at how student-friendly the process is. Additionally, students learned entrepreneurship skills during the process and brainstormed ways they can make a small business by learning and practicing these skills.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by SONIC Drive-In and one other donor.

• 3D Printer for Social-Emotional Makerspace!

  Funded Aug 10, 2022

  Thank you for your generous donation to our Social-Emotional Makerspace. Students have truly enjoyed the Anycubic Resin 3D Printers over the last few weeks. They are learning how to design their products by undergoing the engineering design process. This item has truly sparked interest in all of my students and they're very excited to visit the Makerspace to allow them to relax, design, and create. Students have improved greatly in their 3D prints and are excited for what's to come throughout the year as they continue learning and creating.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and one other donor.

• Sublimation Tools for STEM-tastic Learners!

  Funded Apr 26, 2022

  Thank you for your generous donation! In a short period of time, my students have learned how to sublimate and are amazed by the engineering concept behind the design, printer, and heat press tools. Students were able to test out the tools by printing a chosen design from the class and creating shirts using the heat press for this school year. The students and I were amazed at how student-friendly the process is. Additionally, students learned entrepreneurship skills during the process and brainstormed ways they can make a small business by learning and practicing these skills.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 3 other donors.

• Tech Tools For Learners!

  Funded Apr 7, 2022

  Thank you for your generous donation! My students' presentations and their presenting skills have truly been impacted by these tools. Students feel empowered and have more control over their learning and teaching experiences with their classmates. Students are able to come up to the front of the class and are able to explain their reasoning with greater impact using the Magic Mouse and laptop stand. I have noticed an increase in students' interest in wanting to participate as "mini-teachers" to teach the class what they've learned.

  Overall, thank you for these amazing tools!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose community & an Anonymous Partner and 2 other donors.

• Smart Keyboard for Techie Learners!

  Funded Nov 17, 2021

  Thank you for your generous donation. My students and I are fortunate to have been able to obtain a Smart Keyboard for our iPad Pro. Most definitely, it has facilitated student presentations and has truly enhanced their technology and presenting skills. Students feel confident when presenting by having the necessary tools they need. They have a plethora of ways to present to their peers and giving them an added opportunity to incorporate technology is amazing. Once again, thank you for impacting my student's education.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Center for Disaster Philanthropy and 2 other donors.

• LEGO for Learning!

  Funded Nov 3, 2021

  Thank you for your generous donation. This project will allow my students to express their creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and communication skills and will allow them to maximize their learning in the engineering field. Technology has evolved tremendously over the years and I am excited to now be able to provide my students with these LEGO tools through your wonderful generosity to allow them to experience the engineering design process and become active learners in the field. Once again, thank you for making a great impact in my students' learning.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Texas Gas Service.

• Modern Learning Enviornment for Techie Learners!

  Funded Sep 24, 2021

  Thank you for your generous donation that has strongly impacted student engagement and learning in my technology applications classroom. This tool has enhanced the appearance of my classroom and allows my students the commodity to present and feel empowered in doing so. My students had not seen a desk like this before and it makes me grateful for allowing them to have insight into the modern items that can be used to impact student learning and modern-day learning environments. Once again, thank you for this amazing tool!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by The DonorsChoose Community and one other donor.

• An Apple Pencil for Virtual Instruction!

  Funded Jun 6, 2020

  First and foremost, I want to thank you for your generous donation! My students and I are very grateful for the Apple Pencil 2 that was donated for virtual instruction. This amazing tool has helped my students by allowing me to facilitate my online instruction. I am able to write on my iPad, using the Apple Pencil 2, and they follow along as I teach directly from my iPad. I teach, guide students through the lesson, provide notetaking strategies, and create colorful anchor charts using this great tool!

  The Apple Pencil 2 is exciting for my students because it allows me to provide my students with a fun learning experience and quality online instruction.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

• Let's Get Creative With Cricut Technology!

  Funded Aug 2, 2019

  My third grade students have begun using the Cricut Explore Air 2 for their Science and Reading projects. As a class, we worked on a poster for States of Matter (solids, liquids, and gases) They designed their own title for the section each group worked on. They teamed up together to name their project and design the title, as well. They did their designs using the Cricut Design Space. They have learned to resize, select, and download fonts. They've also learned to insert clip art!

  When my students first saw the materials they were AMAZED! Some of them knew what a Cricut machine was. They mentioned that their mothers owned one but wouldn't let them use it. They became even more excited when I told them they would learn to use it and would create projects of their own!

  Their next project will be to design and create their very own t-shirts for National Dot Day coming up! Also, we will be creating manipulatives for math time. They are looking forward to watch this amazing machine cut their 2D shapes, 3D shapes, counters, and so much more!

  From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your generosity for making all of our creative dreams come true by using the Cricut Explore Air 2 for our school projects!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Yellow Chair Foundation and one other donor.

• Small Group With Technology!

  Funded Jun 13, 2019

  Technology has evolved and has wonderful learning opportunities fo students of all ages. My third grade students are able to use multiple apps to create/complete their assignments. In addition, they're able to connect with their parents and peers to display their work. They have been able to utilize QR codes to display outside the classroom to direct people to see their work via technology.

  Students are AMAZED when it comes to technology therefore, I use it daily in the classroom. They seem to become more motivated to complete their work using technology. Students love their new tech tools and iPads are helping them enhance their learning.

  During small group, I use iPads to allow students to practice their fluency, check for understanding, lead 4 ward techniques, and many more. This allows my students to become very engages when working in a small group.

  My students and I will be forever grateful for your wonderful generosity that has really impacted their education.

  THANK YOU!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gracia

  This classroom project was brought to life by Google.org and one other donor.