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Mr. Cruz Irimia from Riverdale, MD is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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RHYTHM AND BASKET

Help me give my students A good sound system for them to dance in their final choreography.

  • 2 donors
  • $465 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Project Overview: In this project, 9th-grade students will work in groups of 5-6 to create choreographies that combine basketball dribbling techniques with expressive movements. The goal is to improve dribbling skills while fostering creativity and teamwork. The final project will be presented in front of classmates and teachers, combining athleticism and choreography.

Objective:

Develop basketball dribbling skills (control, change of direction, speed).

Foster creativity and teamwork in group choreography.

Integrate dribbling with expressive dance-like movements.

Enhance physical fitness, rhythm, and coordination.

Build presentation and performance skills.

Project Steps:

Weeks 1-2: Students practice basketball dribbling techniques (both hands, change of direction, and speed). They also learn choreography basics (timing, rhythm, and body movements), then start brainstorming their routine ideas in groups.

Week 3: Groups will refine their choreography, focusing on syncing dribbling with music. Peer feedback will help improve routines.

Week 4: Groups will rehearse with music, preparing for the final presentation. On the last day, they will showcase their routines in the gymnasium, performing in front of the class.

Justification for Equipment Purchase: For a successful presentation, a high-powered speaker is necessary for the large gymnasium to ensure the music is loud enough for everyone to hear. Smaller, portable speakers will be needed during rehearsals to allow groups to practice in smaller spaces. These speakers will help ensure that the groups stay in sync with their music during practice and final performance.

Assessment Criteria:

Integration of basketball skills into choreography.

Creativity and originality.

Synchronization with music.

Teamwork and communication.

Final performance execution.

This project combines physical activity and creativity, helping students develop both athletic and artistic skills while enhancing their teamwork and presentation abilities.

Mr. Cruz Irimia Parkdale High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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.

More about Mr. Cruz Irimia

Riverdale, MD View local requests

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

150 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bose - SoundLink Max Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $329.99 1 $329.99
iLive - Portable Bluetooth Speaker - Black • Best Buy Education $9.59 1 $9.59

Materials cost

$339.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.37

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.71

Total project goal

$464.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $464.75

1 Donor

-$232.37

Donations toward project cost

-$197.52

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.85

match offer

-$232.38

Match offer toward project cost

-$197.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.86

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 $0.00

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