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Ms. Cruz from Bronx, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Capturing Curiosity: Empowering Students in STEAM Exploration

Help me give my students cameras to enhance their learning in STEAM by documenting experiments, exploring creativity, and gaining hands-on experience with technology.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The vlogging cameras will allow students to engage in hands-on learning by documenting STEAM experiments, creating visual projects, and exploring the principles of photography and videography. This will not only enhance their technical skills but also encourage creativity and critical thinking as they capture the world around them through a scientific lens. The cameras will serve as both a tool for learning and a means of fostering curiosity in science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Our goals for the project are to enhance STEAM Learning; to integrate photography and videography into science experiments, engineering projects, and technology exploration, helping students visualize and better understand complex concepts.

The fans will help keep our classrooms cool. We hope to inspire students to express their ideas and findings visually, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Our students show a passion for discovery and a strong desire to apply what they learn to real-world situations. Our students will be vlogging about their LEGO building. They also want to make an art mosaic using the LEGO tiles. With the right tools, they can transform their natural curiosity into meaningful projects that can inspire both their peers and the broader community.

Ms. Cruz Fairmont Neighborhood School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Bronx, NY View local requests

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

32 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo 3-Axis Stabilized 4K Handheld Camera with Rotatable Touchscreen - Gray • Best Buy Education $979.99 1 $979.99
Sony - ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers - White • Best Buy Education $500.00 1 $500.00
Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO Hybrid Instant Camera Black Bundle with Instax Mini Instant Film 20 Sheets, 32GB microSD Card, Vintage Style Black Camera Case, Bundle • Amazon Business $349.95 1 $349.95
Dreo Tower Fan for Bedroom, 43" Cooling Fans That Blow Cold Air 2025 Upgraded, Evaporative Air Cooler, Quiet 85° Oscillating Floor Fan, Easy Cleaning, APP Control, 4 Modes & 4 Speeds, 12H Timer, Black • Amazon Business $226.26 1 $226.26
LEGO Art Love Collectible Building Sets - DIY Kits for Adults, Ages 18+ - Gifts for Mother's Day - Crafts for Home Decor & Display - 31214 • Amazon Business $79.95 1 $79.95
LEGO Wednesday Addams Figure - Building Toy for Kids, Girls & Boys, Ages 10+ - Collectible Wednesday Addams Doll with Display for Fans - Gift Idea for Birthday - 76780 • Amazon Business $36.49 2 $72.98
Dreo Smart Fan for Bedroom,120° Vertical and 90° Oscillating Fan with Remote/Voice, 13 Inch Height Quiet Air Circulator for Whole Room, 70 ft, 4 Speeds, 5 Modes, 12H Timer, Desk Fans for Home, Office • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Dreo Smart Fan for Bedroom,120° Vertical and 90° Oscillating Fan with Remote/Voice, 13 Inch Height Quiet Air Circulator for Whole Room, 70 ft, 4 Speeds, 5 Modes, 12H Timer, Desk Fans for Home, Office • Amazon Business $62.97 1 $62.97
Fujifilm Instax Mini Instant Camera Film: 20 Shoots Total, (10 Sheets x 2) - Capture Memories Anytime, Anywhere - Boomph's Comprehensive Ultimate Performance Cloth Solution for Perfect Picture Quality • Amazon Business $51.76 1 $51.76
Feleph Custom 1×1 Round Flat Tiles 2200PCS Bricks MOC Parts and Pieces, 22 Colors Bulk Studs Building Accessories for Smooth Surface, Mosaics and Pixel Art Toy Dots Compatible with Major Brands 98138 • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Feleph Basic 2300 Pieces Plate 1x1 Bricks 46 Colors Parts Building Play Blocks Set Toy Classic Accessories Compatible with 3024 • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
Feleph 1×1 Square Tiles 1000PCS Flat Bricks MOC Pieces and Parts, 18 Colors Bulk Studs Building Accessories for Smooth Surface, Mosaics and Pixel Art Toy Dots Compatible with Major Brands 3070 • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Mathtoxyz Bead Organizer Box, 31Pcs Small Bead Organizers and Storage Plastic Cases Mini Clear Bead Storage Containers Boxes with Hinged Lid and Rectangle for Bracelet Making DIY Jewelry Craft Nail • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
SanDisk 256GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-256G-GN4IN, Dark gray/Black • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
PellKing Monopod for Osmo Pocket 3,61"/155cm Selfie Stick+Aluminium Alloy Tripod+Protective Cage Extension Adapter Frame • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Feleph Basic 1000 Pieces Plate 1x1 Pixel Art 4 Colors Parts Building Play Blocks Set Toy Classic Accessories Compatible with 3024 • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Lepro LED Desk Lamp, Metal Desk Light 9.5W 800lm, Forbes Vetted Best Task Lamp, 5 Color Modes 5 Brightness Level, Dimmable Home Office Desktop Lamp for Reading, Crafting, Sewing, Puzzle, Nail, White • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO SDXC UHS-I Memory Card - C10, U3, V30, 4K UHD, SD Card - SDSDXXD-128G-GN4IN • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LEGO City Road Plates 60304 - Building Toy Set, Featuring Traffic Lights, Trees, Glow in The Dark Bricks, Combine City Series Sets, Great Gift for Kids, Boys, and Girls Ages 5+ • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
LVHERO 8 Pack Classic Baseplates Building Plates for Building Bricks 100% Compatible with All Major Brands-Baseplate, 10" x 10", Multicolored • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
FUJIFILM Instax Mini Monochrome Film - 10 Exposures • Amazon Business $8.21 1 $8.21

Materials cost

$2,774.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$41.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,846.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$502.32

Total project goal

$3,348.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,348.80

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 $3,348.80

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