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Ms. Spergl from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Through A Camera Lens

My students need six digital cameras to explore and document the world around them in new and creative ways using technology.

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My Students

Children now take photos with smart phones and iPads. Students can learn how to use the perspective of looking through a lens to learn about the world around them. Children can explore creative ways to integrate technology and photography into their daily lives.

I teach an AMAZING group of Kindergarteners in a public school.

They truly LOVE learning and inspire each other as well as myself every day! Children learn best through interactive, meaningful projects. My group of students are extremely motivated and take our projects and learning to the next level. My school is a diverse community where we are able learn about cultures and traditions from around the world.

My Project

Integrating the use of digital photography into our curriculum has so many possibilities for fun, creative learning. The six cameras will be used in the areas of math, science, social studies, reading, writing and so much more! Students will take photos of things in the classroom and label them to encourage the use of environmental print for early readers and English language learners. In math, we will look for various patterns in our environment, take photos of them and share what we learned with peers. The cameras will be an important tool throughout our "School Study." We will take photos and videos of staff members we interview in the school and learn about their roles in our school community. We will look closely at the structure of the school building, learn about its 110 year history and document our findings through photography. Photographs placed within children's illustrations make large murals unique and interesting. The possibilities are endless!

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The use of digital photography in our daily classroom lives will enrich our learning in so many meaningful ways. The use of photography and visuals greatly benefit children with special needs as well as English language learners. Students will learn to look at the world around them through an artist or scientist eye and open doors to exciting learning experiences!

Ms. Spergl PS 183 Robert L Stevenson Grades PreK-2

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New York, NY View local requests 30 students impacted 9donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nikon Digital Cameras Coolpix S3300, Black • Quill $79.99 6 $479.94

Materials cost

$479.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$517.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.26

Total project goal

$608.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $608.40

7 Donors

-$383.40

Donations toward project cost

-$325.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$57.51

match offer

-$225.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

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 $0.00

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