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Teacher Whetzel's Classroom

  • Building 21 Philadelphia High School
  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

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  • Yuk, the Water is Polluted

    Funded Mar 25, 2024

    Thank you so much for your contribution. Over the past week my students have been busy communicating ng up with scientific questions, formulating hypotheses and planning their experiments and now will have the testing supplies they need to test their predictions. Thank you again for your generosity and help in making science real for my students.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Whetzel

  • Could Our City Be the Next Flint Michigan?

    Funded Aug 24, 2022

    My students had a blast testing the water inside the school. Due to reports of lead being found in the water at various schools in our district, students were convinced that they would find high levels of lead, even in the filtered drinking water stations. Most students would purchase bottled water or go thirsty rather than take a chance and drink the water from the fountains.

    Students were surprised to find that the drinking water in the school is safe to drink. We were able to have great discussions about the importance of using scientific data and not opinions to make decisions on what is safe and not safe.

    Your generosity not only gave the students a great learning experience, but helped them to see that through science they can have some control over their own safety.

    Thank you again for your generosity!!”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Whetzel

    This classroom project was brought to life by Bill Gates and 3 other donors.

  • What is it? Determining an Unknown by Measuring Physical Properties

    Funded Apr 19, 2019

    Thank you so much for funding my project.

    The materials provided will be perfect to help students use their scientific investigation skills in a meaningful way. Having enough materials for each student to explore and learn has been a constant challenge, but donors like you help make hands on learning possible.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Whetzel

  • Sparking a Love of Computer Programming

    Funded Aug 17, 2018

    Thank you for funding my classroom STEM project using the Sphero Sprk programmable robot. As a public school with limited funding your donation has made this project possible.

    My students will now have the chance to use computer programming in a fun and engaging way to spark their interest in the amazing field of computer technology.”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Whetzel

    This classroom project was brought to life by Craig Newmark Philanthropies and one other donor.

  • Predicting the Future with Weather Data

    Funded Aug 15, 2018

    Because of generous donors like you, my students will have an authentic experience in collecting weather data and then using that data to create their own weather forecasts. I can't wait to get my students started on using the weather station. I really believe that this experience will help spark an interest in weather and science. Thank you so much for your help!!!”

    With gratitude,

    Teacher Whetzel

The weather station that I am requesting includes sensors to measure wind direction and speed, temperature, humidity, and air pressure. The station is needed as part of a project designed for students to explore the field of meteorology. Through the project, students will learn the importance of meteorology in protecting people and in tracking climate conditions. Students will also learn how to collect data, and look for patterns that can be used to make predictions about future weather events. They will work collaboratively to create a weather forecast and be given the opportunity to communicate their findings to an audience of their peers, teachers, family members, and possibly industry and academic partners. The weather station will be placed in a secure location on the school grounds and students will access data in the classroom through wireless data transmission. The data will be used by students for tracking weather conditions and to prepare their weather forecasts.

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The weather station that I am requesting includes sensors to measure wind direction and speed, temperature, humidity, and air pressure. The station is needed as part of a project designed for students to explore the field of meteorology. Through the project, students will learn the importance of meteorology in protecting people and in tracking climate conditions. Students will also learn how to collect data, and look for patterns that can be used to make predictions about future weather events. They will work collaboratively to create a weather forecast and be given the opportunity to communicate their findings to an audience of their peers, teachers, family members, and possibly industry and academic partners. The weather station will be placed in a secure location on the school grounds and students will access data in the classroom through wireless data transmission. The data will be used by students for tracking weather conditions and to prepare their weather forecasts.

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