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Mrs. Keenan from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Instruction in STEM!

Help me give my students clear instruction with an Epson document camera and a voice amplifying microphone.

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My Students

My students are currently 6th Grade Science students at a large, urban middle school in Brooklyn, NY. Many of them come from a diverse set of academic and cultural backgrounds. A majority of our students are new to the country and are learning science for the first time. They face many challenges with the language and curriculum they suddenly face here. One subject that always has the potential to reach them is science.

Science is a magical thing for these students, and helps them connect across language and ethnic barriers that may be present in other areas of their lives.

Many of these students are also economically disadvantaged, and have no chance to experience nature and the world around them outside of science class. I strive to get them out of the building and doing as many hands-on projects as possible. Their eyes always light up and they become engaged every time they do an experiment, no matter how simple or small.

Being able to find common ground over a love of chemistry, a favorite animal, or a fascination with tornadoes helps my often hesitant students work collaboratively and form bonds that carry over into other areas of their lives.

My Project

This year my students will be following either a blended or fully remote school model. This is a challenging thing for all subjects, but particularly in science where we rely so heavily on collaboration and hands-on activities. A document camera will allow for students to see the same demonstrations and experiments we would normally do in person performed by their teacher while they watch from home. It also allows in-building students to see the activity projected on the board or their screens so they get a clear view no matter where they are sitting in our socially-distanced classroom. The voice amplifying microphone will be essential for teaching students in-building while wearing a face mask, especially with the windows open for ventilation. Both of these items will make a significant impact on the quality of instruction my students receive during this "new normal" school year. Thank you!

Mrs. Keenan Intermediate School 228 David A Boody Grades 6-8

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson DC-07 Document Camera, White (V12H759020) • Staples Advantage $199.00 1 $199.00
Zoweetek Portable Rechargeable Mini Voice Amplifier with Wired Microphone Headset and Waistband, Supports MP3 Format Audio for Teachers, Singing, Coaches, Training, Presentation, Tour Guide • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99

Materials cost

$234.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$268.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.38

Total project goal

$315.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $315.89

5 Donors

-$153.10

Donations toward project cost

-$138.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.72

Matching donations from our partners

-$153.09

Match offers toward project cost

-$130.13

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.70

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 $0.00

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