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Ms. Shank from Chapin, SC is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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DSLR Cameras: Enhancing Creativity in a Digital Generation

My students need Digital SLR Cameras to enhance their photographic skills.

  • $625 goal

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Ms. Shank has another project! Donate to Print It Your Way: Monoprinting Meets Photography to help her classroom.

$188 - complete this project and be a hero

My Students

How would a typical day in my Photography classroom be described? Students would say it is exciting! They enter class every day eager to experience each and every assignment. With digital images in hand they are ready to edit and process that final photographic representation of their artistic idea.

From photography and graphic design to stained glass and AP portfolios, we offer it all.

Our students are not only challenged artistically but also academically in the development of creative and critical thinking skills, crucial for success in the 21st century. It is our goal as a Visual Art Department to stay abreast of our ever-changing industry to bring creative and relevant learning experiences to our talented students. These unique experiences allow our students to leave high school college and career ready.

My Project

Due to growing class sizes and more interest in studying Photography my students need additional cameras! This additional equipment will allow more students to fully understand digital photography and all its creative nuances. These creative, talented and motivated students deserve the opportunity to explore lighting and exposure and understand the various functions and settings on modern Digital SLR cameras. These cameras will allow them the chance to put down their iPads and cell phones and to experience all aspects of photography through an actual camera. Additional cameras will allow students the time to complete larger more advanced assignments. Right now my students are working in large groups (often five or more) to study the DSLR camera, aperture, ISO and shutter speed. They are doing great work and love working together but how great would it be to one day have a camera for each student to use and explore with each class period?

The funding of this project will offer our photography students the opportunity to experience taking photographs and experimenting with photography on an entirely new level, using Digital SLR cameras.

Ms. Shank Chapin High School Grades 9-12

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nikon - D3300 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens - Black • Best Buy Education $461.11 1 $461.11

Materials cost

$461.11

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.51

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$530.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.62

Total project goal

$624.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $624.16

2 Donors

-$379.57

Donations toward project cost

-$322.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.93

match offer

-$244.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$207.90

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.69

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 $0.00

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