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

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Help My Students Share Their Scientific Data!

My students need a set of computer tablets (and protective cases) to collect, log, and upload data for their open-inquiry science field studies.

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My Students

I teach science to 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students in a Title I Public School in Brooklyn, New York. We are presently engaged in a variety of student-guided open-inquiry projects based upon field studies performed outside of the school building in various parks and similar locations both around their neighborhood and throughout the city. Seeing and interacting in these "other worlds" and has had a huge impact on how my students think about themselves, life, and the future of their planet.

My Project

Self-guided field studies require a lot of data collection. My students currently record field data on photocopied datasheets, which they then bring back to the school. Upon returning, they log and upload their data to shared sites to compare and analyze their findings with other studies and interpret the results.

We would really like a set of computer tablets so we can log live data directly from our field sites and compare and analyze our findings in real time.

Additionaly, tablets would allow my students to access digital field guides, take observational photos, and hook up small digital microscopes; all features which will improve the accuracy of our data and help them clearly document their discoveries. Lastly, tablets would give my scholars the ability to communicate directly with other students, citizen scientists, and scientific institutions.

Mr. Hitchcock PS 288 Shirley Tanyhill Grades 6-8

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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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia? - 8'- Tablet - 16GB • Best Buy Education $60.59 5 $302.95
Insignia? - Universal Sleeve for Most Tablets Up to 8'- Black • Best Buy Education $5.58 5 $27.90

Materials cost

$330.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$365.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.55

Total project goal

$430.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $430.36

1 Donor

-$215.17

Donations toward project cost

-$182.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.27

match offer

-$215.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$182.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.28

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 $0.00

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