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Mr. Perkins from Cleveland, OH is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Habitats and Ecosystems

My students need multi-media visual support for whole group instruction, and this document camera is ideal for use with the projector in my classroom. It is also a great means for creating poster-projects with accurate designs.

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My Students

I teach at a Title I school in Cleveland, OH where the students receive complimentary breakfast and lunch due to low family income levels. My students are limited English proficient, predominantly native Spanish speakers, who are new to the United States and are eager to learn and assimilate into American culture. They are so appreciative of the supplies and technology equipment that they are able to utilize to help them in the learning process. As these resources are limited, they are forced to share, which inhibits their access to learning.

My Project

The students have been studying the way animals interact and adapt within their environment. They are learning about predators and prey, as well as life cycles and how they interact within a particular ecosystem. Since animals are rather difficult to draw, especially for 2nd graders, it is necessary for them to trace a projected image onto their project boards, which has been a bit of a challenge. The document camera will greatly simplify the process and improve the quality of their projects for display, which will also allow the students to feel better about their work. They have seen projects created by similar image projectors around the school, and are anxious to create some of their own.

Learning how animals utilize their natural strengths to survive in their habitat by finding food and shelter, protecting their offspring, and avoiding predators helps the students to understand how a particular specie perpetuates itself.

This unit is very interesting to the students and allows them to study the way animals live and thrive. Instead of merely liking animals because they are cute, they can appreciate them more by learning about their physical characteristics and adaptations to their environments.

Mr. Perkins Joseph M Gallagher Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

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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

24 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ipevo A-854-2-08-01 VZ-R HDMI/USB Dual Mode 8MP Document Camera • Amazon Business $219.00 1 $219.00

Materials cost

$219.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$252.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.52

Total project goal

$296.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $296.80

5 Donors

-$160.46

Donations toward project cost

-$137.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.32

Matching donations from our partners

-$135.46

Match offers toward project cost

-$115.14

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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