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Ms. Black from Alexandria, VA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reel History, Real Learning

Help me give my students vertical video recording equipment to make history come alive in a form relevant to them

  • $555 goal

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My Project

All Facts: More and more teenagers use TikTok as a search engine instead of Google and Wikipedia! Teenagers' opinions about historical figures, cultural identity, racial differences, and current conflicts are heavily influenced by Instagram Reels and TikTok as much as by background knowledge and state curriculum.

Help give our social studies students microphones, tripods, and lighting to make short-form vertical videos (TikToks) about World History, Government, and Economics.

As teachers, we love to do group projects. We often do posters or presentations. But teenagers nowadays spend hours "consuming content" in 15 to 60 second "Reels" or "TikToks" that often do the same thing that we want our collaborative projects to do: research a topic, structure an argument, and convince the audience in an engaging way. So why not meet the kids where they are? On their phones, with tripods, mics, and lighting!

In World History, students are about to study Greece and Rome. They can list the top 10 contributions (all in the standards) and how they influenced the modern world. Imagine: students filming with microphones themselves talking about democracy and Plato while using the CapCut green screen effect with ancient Athens in the background. In Government, our teachers are looking at Democracy around the world. Imagine a group of Afghan and Pakistani students making narratives about their own experiences, with clear sound from the microphones, nice professional lighting, and a bag to keep everything safe. The possibilities are endless!

Teenagers are so focused on becoming the next viral stars or influencers. In order for us to stay relevant, especially with populations who do not automatically buy into the value of a traditional school education, we need to meet them where they are at! Making high quality videos in social studies projects is exactly where they are!

Ms. Black Alexandria City High School Grades 9-12

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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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

800 students impacted 7donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
UBeesize LED Video Light Kit, 2Pcs Dimmable Continuous Portable Photography Lighting with Adjustable Tripod Stand & Color Filters for Tabletop/Low-Angle Shooting, for Zoom, Game Streaming, YouTube • Amazon Business $28.79 4 $115.16
PoP voice Microphone Professional for iPhone Lavalier Lapel Omnidirectional Microphone for iPad, iPod, Condenser Mic for iPhone Audio & Video Recording, YouTube, Interview, Podcast, Vlogging(6.6 Feet) • Amazon Business $19.98 5 $99.90
UBeesize 67" Phone Tripod&Selfie Stick, Camera Tripod Stand with Wireless Remote and Phone Holder, Perfect for Selfies/Video Recording/Live Streaming • Amazon Business $23.99 4 $95.96
ULANZI J12 Wireless Lavalier Microphone for USB C Phone, 2-in-1 Plug-Play Mic with Charging Case for Phone Video Recording Interview Youtubers Vloggers, 65ft Transmission Range • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
ULANZI J12 Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone iPad, 2-in-1 Plug-Play Mic with Charging Case for Phone Video Recording Interview Youtubers Vloggers, 65ft Transmission Range • Amazon Business $49.95 1 $49.95
UGRACE Vintage Laptop Backpack with USB Charging Port, Elegant Water Resistant Travelling Backpack Casual Daypacks School Shoulder Bag for Men Women, Fits up to 15.6Inch Laptop in Green • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Materials cost

$434.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$471.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$83.19

Total project goal

$554.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $554.62

6 Donors

-$380.45

Donations toward project cost

-$343.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.52

match offer

-$150.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$127.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$24.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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