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Mr. Maloney from Cumberland, RI is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Dig History!

My students need beginner level metal detectors to use in the field to develop their skills and fuel their love of history.

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My Students

Why do so few students love history?

For most, their only exposure to history comes from bland text books; this gets them out in the field experiencing history first hand.

The students joining our Metal Detecting club are interested in history, preservation and historic research. They are freshmen through seniors who will use their newly learned skills and interest to discover and document our past.

The students come from a wide range of economic backgrounds within our town. Most are new to the hobby of metal detecting and have had only a basic demonstration to pique their interest. A few are veteran hobbyists and are ready to teach the others how to be successful detectorists.

My Project

This club is hands-on learning. In an area as rich in history as Rhode Island, there are no shortages of places and projects for our students to investigate.

Our metal detecting club will not only have its own projects, but will be working in conjunction with the school's archaeology club as well!

Unfortunately, the startup cost of equipping a student for the hobby of metal detecting can be prohibitive. Some will be able to afford their own equipment, however, the club having equipment for students to borrow will allow them to see if the hobby/club is for them before making a significant financial investment. And for those who cannot afford their own equipment, they will be able to use the equipment owned and maintained by the club, thanks to you.

Mr. Maloney Cumberland High School Grades 9-12

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Cumberland, RI View local requests 10 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Garrett Pro-Pointer II • Amazon Business $110.45 2 $220.90
Ace 250 Metal Detector • Amazon Business $212.45 1 $212.45
Fisher F2 Metal Detector • Amazon Business $199.00 1 $199.00
Fisher Metal Detector Padded Carry Case • Amazon Business $46.97 1 $46.97
Garrett® Master Sound Headphones • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Bounty Hunter HEAD-PL Metal Detector Headphones • Amazon Business $28.72 1 $28.72

Materials cost

$736.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$778.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.30

Total project goal

$915.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $915.34

9 Donors

-$778.58

Donations toward project cost

-$663.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$115.29

match offer

-$135.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$114.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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