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Past projects 11

• Books For All Ages!

  Funded Mar 21, 2023

  Thank you for your generosity! You have made it possible to provide children with “books in their hands” that will impact not only their imagination, but their growing love for reading! Because of your donation, they will enter “the world of words and characters” that can make a difference between “needing” to read to “wanting” to read! What more can I ask for?❤️”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

• "STEM"ULOUS Books to "STEM"ULATE Learning!

  Funded Sep 7, 2022

  Thank you so much for funding my project. I'm extremely grateful! I'm so excited to share the great news with all my students! These books will provide them with motivation in creating their STEM projects and recognizing that stories can motivate us in becoming future scientists, engineers, explorers, discoverers and innovators! You've made this possible!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

  This classroom project was brought to life by An Anonymous Funder and 5 other donors.

• "Tools Of The Trade"

  Funded Oct 23, 2019

  Thank you so much for your generosity. It is because of donors like you that make it possible for teachers, like me, to provide my students with resources and materials that make learning relevant in the classroom and in their lives. I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and can't wait to share the news with my students!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

  This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron Fuel Your School.

• iSTEM Girls

  Funded Mar 27, 2018

  As I look back at my last school year and recall the impact this project had on my female students, it brings me joy to know that as a result of your donation and the resources, together we have planted a seed that will, for years to come, remind my iSTEM Girls that all things are possible and within their reach!

  They were able to use the camera to record and video tape each other as "meteorologists" reporting the important things to do when faced with an oncoming hurricane. They watched the night sky in the Everglades together and saw "shooting stars" and reveled in the wonder of Space. They learned about the importance of taking care of our planet as environmentalists and took time to help clean a beach we visited on a field trip. And lastly, they read and studied about women in the field of Science/STEM, such as Sally Ride and others that turned their dreams into realities.

  These memorable experiences will live in the minds and hearts of my "girls" and will hopefully result in their own desires to go beyond what they could ever imagine. Most importantly, they learned that they can be anything they choose to when they grow up. As a teacher, what more can I ask for than knowing what we all do, what you have done through your generosity, will have a lasting effect on my students. Thank you for being a part of this journey as I teach my "future" iSTEM Girls that the world is a place to explore and that there is much more to be discovered!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

  This classroom project was brought to life by Ripple.

• Cooking in the Classroom; Chefs at Home!

  Funded Apr 20, 2018

  Thank you so much for funding my project! It's a wonderful feeling when a teacher receives a gift that will impact her students, not only in the classroom, but in their everyday lives. Your donation made it possible for me to take what I teach, Math, Science and Social Studies and make it relevant to their lives with something as simple as cooking. They learned how to read recipes and see first-hand the importance of learning measurement skills. My students also learned how heat is applied to different types of food, like making grilled cheese sandwiches and baking cookies, which result in chemical changes and reactions, and they learned how to work together.

  What better way for me, as their teacher, to show them how they take what they are learning in school home with them to do things that will impact their future. Many of my students are "latch-key" kids, so knowing how to make simple recipes has taught them responsibilities that will have a ripple effect as they enter adolescence and adulthood. I guarantee they will never forget these lessons!

  Once again, donors like you have made it possible for teachers, like me, to use the resources funded to create a classroom environment that provides our students, not only with vital lessons in the subject areas, but with life itself. They learn that there are those in the community that are willing to give generously to ensure teachers and students alike have what they need to make learning fun, relevant, exciting and meaningful. At the same time, it shows them the importance of giving. That makes this teacher very happy! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

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

• The "Amazing Race" to Learning!

  Funded Oct 10, 2018

  Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Your continuous generosity and support makes it possible for teachers like me to give my students "the world of learning". It encourages me on my own journey as I do my best to inspire children to learn and discover their own potential.”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

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

• "Go For Launch!!!"

  Funded Oct 13, 2015

  How can I describe taking my students from a classroom on Earth to learning about Space and beyond? Because of your donation, my students were able to use the laptop, the monitor and headsets to communicate with each other using a simulated Space program from the Kennedy Space Center. But first, they had to learn about "going into Space" and all that it entails. Using the new laptop, students researched Mars, and the important items they would need for a successful voyage. Using the technology purchased, they worked as teams and collaborated on how to make "Martian fuel". Once this was completed, they came up with a plan, but they were not ready to "Go for Launch". The next step was actually going to the Kennedy Space Center and learning how Astronauts train and the future of Space.

  Imagine their excitement once they arrived at the Kennedy Space Center. Now they came face to face with the Space Shuttle and learned about missions taken. Seeing the importance of technology first hand and how it is used for communication, especially when astronauts are millions of miles away, made what seemed "simple" to them in the classroom, more vital and relevant to Space travel. It may seem that head-sets, a laptop and a monitor (to see the bigger picture) are insignificant compared to everything used at the Space center, but your donation has taken them further than you could ever imagine.

  Now they not only are excited about space and learning about Mars, but they have learned to work as a team. In those teams, they are given the responsibility of being the Commander, the Pilot and the Mission Specialists. They have learned to solve problems and work together in solving those problems. They feel a sense of pride in the accomplishment of a "take off" well done and executed. You might think "all because of three simple items", but the truth is, these items have changed their attitudes toward Science and STEM in my classroom. They love to hear "Go for Launch", and I love to hear "someday, I'm going to be an Astronaut", all because of your generosity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart...you have made this teacher take her student's learning "above and beyond".”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez

• STEM Olympiad

  Funded Oct 7, 2013

  First and foremost, thank you for your wonderful generosity and partnering with me in providing my students with resources that will enhance their love for Science and all that it encompasses. When we received the resources, my students were overwhelmed with excitement. They couldn't believe that we had so many wonderful items to use in our STEM Fair and future Olympiad. From the IPAD's to the Marble Run and Contraptions, the joy and excitement on their faces exceeded my expectations.

  My students started to use the books actually first, researching bridges and designing how they would create their own structures. Then, as part of their STEM days we hold weekly, they also designed their own "marble run" roller coaster and used them in class, as well as, at our STEM Fair which is our prelude to the big STEM Olympiad in May.

  I have noticed a big change in their attitude towards their learning. They have grown in confidence. They have learned to work in teams, and most importantly, it has impacted all of the grade levels in our school, from kindergarten to fifth grade. As I work in the lab with my students, I have also noticed their curiosity increasing regarding Science, and their questions have become more meaningful. They are using technology such as the IPAD's to research, and do more of the work in seeking answers. They have now become more empowered and have taken ownership of their learning, which is my ultimate goal as a teacher. It has impacted me greatly knowing that this is the legacy I want to leave them. To watch my students blossom, love the world around them, and know that someday they will make a huge difference in the field of STEM, has made my job more rewarding. Having the resources to help them on their way to becoming "STEM champions" will make our STEM Olympiad a memorable experience!”

  With gratitude,

  Ms. Gomez