Past projects 12
STEM Creativity Using 3D Models
Funded Jan 10, 2023Students in my STEM classes learn how to design 3D models. These models are then turned into 3D prints with the use of a 3D printer. This Qidi 3D printer gives the students a chance to see their creations come to life.
Many student prints do not turn out as perfectly as they imagine they will, so it is a great learning experience to see their designs in printed form. They can see where changes need to be made and then make the corrections and print again.
Students also learn about the process of creating the design, saving it as an .stl file, then uploading it into a slicing program, and then saving it as a .gcode to be used in the printer. This process is essential to use any 3D printer, so it is important for students to understand before printing.
Thank you for promoting learning by contributing to this project!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by an Anonymous Classroom Supporter and 15 other donors.STEM Learning Is Electric
Funded Jan 23, 2022Thank you for funding this project. This will give many students the opportunity to experience hands-on learning. Students need the chance to work together in teams to learn collaboration. These kits give them this opportunity. Thank you again for helping to make this possible. It means so much to my students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by Utah State Board of Education.3D Printing Needs Great Filament
Funded Nov 18, 2021As part of my STEM class, my students have learned how to create 3D printing designs. Several students' designs were voted to be printed in class using our 3D printers. In order to print these designs, we needed various colors of filament.
With these added filament colors, students were able to print their design exactly how they imagined it. Each design was unique and inspiring.
The students were so excited to see their designs come to life. Further, many students have embraced the 3D design process and have continued to use the design program in other assignments where drawings are needed.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and 8 other donors.3D Printing at It's Finest
Funded Nov 16, 2021As part of my STEM class, my students have learned how to create 3D printing designs. Several students' designs were voted to be printed in class using our 3D printers. In order to print these designs, we needed various colors of filament.
With these added filament colors, students were able to print their design exactly how they imagined it. Each design was unique and inspiring.
The students were so excited to see their designs come to life. Further, many students have embraced the 3D design process and have continued to use the design program in other assignments where drawings are needed.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by Young Sheldon on CBS and 13 other donors.STEM Creativity Using 3D Models
Funded Aug 14, 2019My class and I are so grateful for your generous donation to our classroom in funding our new 3D printer. This printer has been such a great addition to our classroom.
My students are fascinated by the printer as it takes computer codes and transforms the codes into a 3D object. In addition, they have spent many hours watching the objects print in perfect layers. It has sparked so much STEM learning and curiosity in these students as they have tried to figure out how the object is being printed with such precision and perfection.
Every one of my students has loved working with this printer. They will be designing their own objects to print in the coming weeks. This has really been a wonderful experience for my students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by Wells Fargo and one other donor.Technology for STEM Learning
Funded Oct 17, 2018In the ever-increasing technology world, students are needing to engage with technology multiple times per day. In the classroom, my students use Chromebooks for various tasks throughout the day. In the past, before receiving these additional Chromebooks, many students had to share Chromebooks for research, development, computer coding, writing papers, etc. Sharing technology is not as effective in student learning.
Now that my class has a 1:1 ratio of students to Chromebooks in the classroom, every student uses the technology multiple times per day. They are familiar with gathering information, doing research and discovering in their quest for learning. It has broadened and deepened their abilities and understanding.
I am so grateful to generous donors, like you, who help students learn! Thank you for this generous donation and investment in students.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by Chevron Fuel Your School.Technology for STEM
Funded Mar 2, 2018My class and I are extremely grateful for your generous contribution. We are so pleased to have additional technology in our classroom. These additional Chromebooks have given the students the increased ability to access the internet and have opened up new avenues of learning through research.
In order for students to learn effectively, it is important for them to discover and research on their own. By doing this they are able to more readily learn and retain information. I love watching them discover through the use of technology, thus incorporating STEM education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) in the classroom.
Thank you again for your generosity and assistance with my students' learning.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
STEM Learning Requires Technology
Funded Oct 19, 2017Thank you so much for your generosity in giving my students additional technology for our classroom. These Chromebooks are used multiple times daily by the students for research, writing projects, managing grades, and various other assignments. Without this technology they would not have the ability to do these assignments on their own, only to be shown by the teacher. Learning is so much richer and deeper when done through inquiry and exploration.
The students love the readily available technology at their fingertips. They love to use it especially for STEM research projects.
There are several students in my classroom who have no internet available at home. Having this technology available in the classroom enables them to access the internet before or after school as well as during class when needed. Thanks again for these treasured Chromebooks.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
Walk In My Students' Moccasins
Funded Aug 14, 2017I am so appreciative of having these new books in my classroom. Teachers do not receive enough funding each year to allow us to buy an entire set of books for our students.
This project, through Donors Choose, has given us the opportunity to read together in a shared reading experience this wonderful Newbery Award-winning book. Shared reading is a process where the teacher reads the text while students follow along using their individual copy. This shared reading experience allows students to read text that may be above their independent reading level. Through this experience I am able to not only introduce students to great literature, but help with comprehension as we study together many comprehension strategies. Also, since this book is heavily steeped in close family and friend relationships, it allows us the opportunity to discuss these topics as a group.
This book is always loved by all students. I love to see their excitement and enthusiasm for great literature! Thank you again for your generosity in giving to this wonderful cause.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook
This classroom project was brought to life by Wells Fargo, Utah and 4 other donors.STEM-based Learning in the Classroom with Technology
Funded Nov 28, 2016Technology is such an important tool for learning in our classroom. The world of technology in education is constantly changing and improving. My students use technology in many ways to enhance learning.
One use for these chromebooks is in writing. My students are required to write five paragraph argumentative and expository essays with an introduction, three body paragraphs, and conclusion. I require them to fill in a graphic organizer (prewrite) but then they draft their papers on chromebooks, then revise and edit. With the use of the chromebooks, we are able to write many papers over the course of the school year with the time saved from not having to hand-write the draft.
Another use for the chromebooks is making slideshows (PowerPoint). This is an important tool for future use as well as current learning. These slideshows are used to teach other students about topics.
Additional uses are with online computer programs called Aleks and code.org. Aleks is a math program that is aligned perfectly with our math core, and they are given problems to complete as well as tutorials. This is used as an additional teaching tool to reinforce math concepts learned in class. This is often given as homework, but for the students who don't have Internet access or computer availability at home, they can come in my class before or after school and use my chromebooks to complete the work. Code.org is used to teach them computer coding. This could be extremely useful in future careers.
Thank you so much for your generous donation to my classroom. My students and I are extremely grateful for your generosity and support of education.”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Crook