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Mrs. Shank from N. Charleston, SC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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DSLR Cameras: Enhancing Creativity in a Digital Generation

Help me give my students access to additional digital SLR cameras to enhance their photography experience!

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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 their materials in hand, they are ready to work!

My students show a love for the arts that is unmatched anywhere in our state.

They are smart, kind, and generous young adults that are on a mission to make this world a beautiful, caring place.

From beginner foundations studies to photography and graphic design to AP portfolios, we are fortunate to offer it all within our Visual Art Department.

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. 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.

These creative, talented, and motivated students deserve the opportunity to explore lighting and exposure while growing to understand the various functions and settings on modern Digital SLR cameras.

These cameras will allow them the chance to put down their 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 four 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?

Mrs. Shank Fort Dorchester High School Grades 9-12

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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N. Charleston, SC 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

90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Canon EOS Rebel T7 - digital camera EF-S 18-55mm IS II lens • Best Buy Education $455.36 1 $455.36

Materials cost

$455.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.10

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$524.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$92.52

Total project goal

$616.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $616.81

1 Donor

-$411.21

Donations toward project cost

-$349.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.68

match offer

-$205.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$174.76

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.84

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