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Mr. Bondora from Mobile, AL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Knowledge, Building Atoms

Help me give my students an iPad Pro to practice drawing molecular structures during instruction for display on the digital whiteboard so their classmates can see and learn from each other.

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My Project

One of the biggest hurdles we face in the classroom is the traditional whiteboard. While it serves a purpose, it often creates a barrier to learning for some students. When I, the teacher, draw complex molecular structures on the board, some students struggle to see the details, especially those seated in the back. This limitation creates a frustrating learning experience and hinders their ability to grasp key concepts.

By furnishing our classroom with iPads, we provide shared enhanced visuals for all students.

These iPads will become powerful tools for our science learners, allowing them to draw dynamic molecular structures that they can rotate, zoom in on, and manipulate, allowing everyone in the classroom to see the intricate details from any angle. Furthermore, students can project their work from the iPad onto the digital whiteboard, taking turns presenting their drawings on the big screen while fostering collaboration and discussion. This interactive learning environment will boost their confidence and communication skills. Chemistry is full of complex 3D structures, but with iPads, students can visualize abstract concepts in a way traditional textbooks or 2D drawings cannot.

By providing our Title I students with this innovative technology, we are not just giving them a tool; we are opening a door to a world of possibilities. We are fostering an environment where science is accessible to all, regardless of background. Your donation will empower them to become critical thinkers, problem solvers, and the next generation of scientific minds.

Mr. Bondora W.P. Davidson High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Bondora

Mobile, AL View local requests

More than half of 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

120 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 12.9-Inch iPad Pro (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $1,099.00 1 $1,099.00

Materials cost

$1,099.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$89.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,235.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$217.95

Total project goal

$1,453.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,453.00

9 Donors

-$926.50

Donations toward project cost

-$787.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$138.97

Matching donations from our partners

-$526.49

Match offers toward project cost

-$447.52

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.97

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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$0.00

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