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They will consider this a prototype and will have another opportunity to revise their designs. \r\n\r\nHere is the link to see their project videos: https://x.com/shobica_wadhwa/status/2002219118238577105?s=20\r\n\r\nWe cannot wait to try other engineering projects on our Fun Fridays! \r\n\r\nOur thanks go to all the donors and Ðǿմ«Ã½ for supplying the resources to our classroom\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n.","fullyFundedDate":1764266330330,"projectUrl":"project/integrating-engineering-practices-into-s/9888711/","projectTitle":"Integrating Engineering Practices into Science Classrooms","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9777682,"letterContent":"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to all the donors for bringing joy and resources to our classrooms. 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Students love to participate in Kahoots and STEM Friday challenges as they want to win them to earn a sweet reward.\r\n\r\nYour donation is being used almost every day to encourage students to participate, especially in advanced classes where they are reluctant to share their responses. \r\n\r\nAdditionally, it has relieved me of the burden of buying treats for them every week out of my own pocket, while still allowing me to bring a smile to my students' faces.\r\n\r\nA simple thank you doesn't truly convey my appreciation for your kindness and the difference you are making in my class!","fullyFundedDate":1758900517670,"projectUrl":"project/sugar-and-science-and-everyone-particip/9629274/","projectTitle":"Sugar and Science, and Everyone Participates","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Shobica Wadhwa","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9367694_orig.jpg?crop=3024,3024,x0,y504&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1718213473159","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9367694"},{"teacherId":9367694,"projectId":9262806,"letterContent":"We cannot thank you enough for your donation that enabled us to get a BrainPOP subscription. 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About this school
Mann Middle School is
an urban public school
in San Diego, California that is part of San Diego Unified School District.
It serves 670 students
in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 18.6:1.
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93%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
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Mann Middle School
$22,719
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53
projects
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25
teachers
funded
144
donors
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11
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4
projects
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art supplies
Mann Middle School has received support from
118 individuals from California and
26 individuals out-of-state.