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Mrs. Ballou from Moseley, VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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It's a Bug's Life

My students need a variety of materials for our insect green screen project, such as tripod iPad mounts, insect puppets, microphone props, plus-plus puzzle blocks for building, and more.

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My Students

Our school has a long history embedded into the community we serve. Students are excited to attend school where many of their parents and even grandparents went before them. I have an exciting opportunity to start a STEAM Resource program for the first time! When you walk into my classroom you won't see students sitting in desks diligently taking notes, instead you'll see students brainstorming ideas, drawing images, building models, testing their solution, and more!

My students are spunky, inquisitive, and hardworking.

"I never knew school could be this fun!" a student shouted to a group member as they were working on a STEAM project. It is moments like these that push me to ensure that my students always have opportunities for hands-on, real-life learning experiences. It is wonderful donors, like yourself, that can help me to provide these experiences to our youngest learners!

My Project

As a kid we can all remember digging in the mud to find those "creepy crawlies". Well I want my students to know more about insects than the fear that usually ensues when they see a spider running across the ground or a bee zooming past their ear as they are running at recess.

Insects are fascinating creatures that help our environment, and students will be learning exactly why these small creatures are vital to our own survival.

Just like the movie, "It's a Bug's Life", I want my students to understand the importance of all insects. They will be researching a specific insect and sharing their knowledge with the school through green screen technology.

In order to make this a possibility, they need tripod iPad mounts to attach our iPads to tripods to help with film quality. We also need a variety of props, such as microphones, magnifying glasses, and insect puppets, to help each group individualize their film. Many students love to build their props, so the Plus-Plus building blocks will give students an opportunity to build a scene for their set. By supporting this project you could be a part of creating the next videographer or entomologist!

Mrs. Ballou Grange Hall Elementary School Grades 3-5

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Moseley, VA View local requests 800 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gimars 4 Button Locking 2 in 1 Phone iPad Pro Tripod Mount Adapter Universal Tablet Clamp Holder Fits iPad Air/Mini, MS Surface More for Monopod/Selfie Stick/Tripod Stand • Amazon Business $9.98 8 $79.84
Plus-Plus 600-Piece Basic Assortment • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Plus-Plus 600-Piece Basic Assortment • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Sabrent 60 Watt (12 Amp) 10-Port Family-Sized Desktop USB Rapid Charger. Smart USB Ports with Auto Detect Technology [Black] (AX-TPCS) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Fun Central (AZ922) 12pcs Insect Finger Puppets - Assorted - Toys for Kids, Bug Toys, Finger Puppets for Toddlers, Insects and Bugs, Insect Theme Party, Party Favors, and Giveaways • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Stylus Pen LIBERRWAY 10 Pack of Pink Purple Black Green Silver Stylus Universal Touch Screen Capacitive Stylus for Kindle Touch ipad iphone 6/6s 6Plus 6s Plus Samsung S5 S6 S7 Edge S8 Plus Note • Amazon Business $5.59 3 $16.77
Magnifying Glasses | 4 1/4 Inch Magnifying Glasses | 24 Pack | Great for Party or As Bag fillers • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
US Toy Plastic Toy Microphones (1 Dozen) • Amazon Business $6.45 1 $6.45

Materials cost

$228.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.13

Total project goal

$307.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $307.55

1 Donor

-$130.71

Donations toward project cost

-$130.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$153.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$130.71

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.07

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.07

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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