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Mr. Captain Jack from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Game Show Buzzers Make Learning Fun!

Help me give my students a fun and exciting game-show style atmosphere, using this color coded wireless buzzer system that we'll use to learn English as a New Language and the Science of NY Harbor!

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My Students

Our school is an elementary school in Red Hook, Brooklyn, that is becoming the city's first Harbor and Maritime themed middle school. I teach English as a New Language to all grades and a Harbor Studies elective class to grades K through 3.

With our transition to a Harbor Middle School, we have a great opportunity to revitalize a school community that has struggled for equity and success over the years.

The students know me as "Captain Jack" and we're learning about all things related to the harbor, including marine biology, boats, navigation, weather, and much more!

My Project

I teach English as a New Language and an elective on New York Harbor to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade. Right now we're learning phonics in one class and marine biology in the other, and the curiosity level is through the roof!

My students learn much much more when class is fun.

They have very real learning needs and they will absolutely LOVE using this buzzer system to improve their command of the English language and explore the world of maritime studies. I already inhabit the teacher persona of "Captain Jack" and with your support I'm excited to add "Game-Show Host" to my teaching repertoire!

Mr. Captain Jack Red Hook Neighborhood School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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More than three‑quarters 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

95 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Who's First? v3 Wireless Game Buzzer System w/ Light Tower & USB port & Randomizer • Trainers Warehouse $369.95 1 $369.95

Materials cost

$369.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.81

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.29

Total project goal

$488.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $488.60

5 Donors

-$243.56

Donations toward project cost

-$208.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.28

match offer

-$243.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$207.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.48

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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