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"Students on the cutting edge of the Green Economy are looking to develop their skills. I have formed a team with 5 other teachers to create a Green Academy for students interested in green collar jobs. Students begin the 3 year program their sophomore year and are cored in their science, English a...
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"Students on the cutting edge of the Green Economy are looking to develop their skills. I have formed a team with 5 other teachers to create a Green Academy for students interested in green collar jobs. Students begin the 3 year program their sophomore year and are cored in their science, English and history classes. Our school is a public school in an urban city with a population of almost 2500 students, over half of which receive free and reduced lunch. We have targeted at risk students for this academy which will have 70 students its first year and over 100 the 2nd year. The Green Academy students signed up to part of this unique community because they are interested in environmental issues as well as gaining job skills. Since this is our first year we are starting from scratch in terms of supplies and technology. These supplies will be used by students for years to come! Students will be taking a Green Service Learning Elective as part of the academy. Our intent is to use the cameras to document the work the students have been doing for the school and the community. Planned activities include building gardens, installing solar panels, implementing recycling and composting programs and much more. We would also like the students to use the images they capture as part of their digital resume that they can use to apply for college and for scholarships. We hope our Green Collar Careers program is the wave of the future and that other schools will look to us as a model. The requested cameras will allow us to capture our students work and make it available to other students and teachers. Our students will serve as ambassadors to teacher others the importance of sustainability.
10th-12th Graders interested in jobs in the new Green Economy need 9 digital cameras with memory cards to capture their environmental efforts.
The cost of this proposal is $2,180, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ."
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Ms. Z. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Oct 7, 2009
Dear Benjamin, ALHS PTSA, Sarah, Elisa Page, Theresa, Judy and Tony More, Lonnie & Beverly, Amy D., Tom, Meredith, Gary, Shohil, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and The Herb Block Foundation,
My sincerest gratitude for your generosity; I can assure you these digital cameras will go to good use. You have provided supplies that will be used for years to come by students interested in learning about sustainability and the environment. Today I took 30 of the students to a farm to learn about starting an organic farm at our school. As our kids were listening to the farmer explain how to grow cabbage all I could think about was how great it would be to allow the kids to capture images! I returned to school to find our project had been funded; what a beautiful thing. Later this month we will be working to install solar panels at our local reservoir. I am thrilled for the students to have the chance to capture this activity and educate others. The most important lesson the students will learn from this is the kindness of strangers is a real concept. I know this is a lesson that they will keep with them for life. I hope that when they are professionals they will remember your donation and help support public education. With gratitude,
Ms. Z.
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Region:
California (North)
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Aug 13, 2009
| Expires:
Jan 19, 2010
Additional Details
Level:
Grades 9-12
Teacher's funded projects:
3
Thank-you punctuality:
100%
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Marcia S. (volunteer)
on Aug 16, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Scott C. (associate)
on Aug 16, 2009
"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."
Amy D.
from San Francisco, CA
gave
on Aug 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I am truly inspired by your work to educate these children about saving our precious planet! Thank you!!"
Meredith
from New York, NY
gave
on Aug 24, 2009
"I am so humbled by these donations. School started today and the new students are truly motivated to learn about green living. Our first project is planting a donated orchard on campus; it will be great to document these efforts. THANK YOU!"
The teacher Ms. Z.
on Aug 24, 2009
"I gave to this project because my daughter goes to Lincoln and I am very impressed with the school and want to support the teachers there."
ALHS PTSA
from California
gave
in support of California
on Sep 1, 2009
"I love happy parents! Thank you for your donation it will be put to good use. Go Green!"
The teacher Ms. Z.
on Sep 1, 2009
"Our son has told us about the project and we believe it is our responsibility to protect the planet we live on. Keep up the good work!!!"
Lonnie & Beverly
from Ohio
gave
on Sep 16, 2009
"I gave to this project because I'm a strong believer in environmental education and the San Francisco community and I am a supporter of the ESLI program. "
Benjamin
from San Francisco, CA
gave
on Sep 16, 2009
"I gave to this project because I'm inspired by the youth of America making choices that will improve this planet for all of us!"
Sarah
from Alameda, CA
gave
on Sep 18, 2009
"We gave to this project because Valerie is an awesome role model and treacher and we love her."
Judy and Tony More
from Florida
gave
on Sep 19, 2009
"I gave to this project because my good buddy Kendra Petitt is in the class and I want to contribute to her education,"
Theresa
from California
gave
on Sep 21, 2009
"I gave to this project because learning about the environment has been the most important thing in my life - I have volunteered my time for the last 20 years to protect animals and the environment and I hope all these kids will do the same in the future."
Gary
from California
gave
on Sep 24, 2009
"I donated because the project will bring important learning opportunities to the classroom."
Tom
from California
gave
on Oct 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because it instills great values in you to respect and appreciate the Earth. Also sounds fun!"
"I love Donors Choose, and I love public education!"
Elisa Page
from San Jose, CA
gave
in support of BlogHer San Francisco
on Oct 3, 2009
"We support Washington DC education!"
The Herb Block Foundation
from Washington, DC
gave
on Oct 6, 2009
"We provided DonorsChoose.org with matching funds for projects that improve college readiness. We believe that when all people in the United States have the opportunity to develop their talents, our society thrives."
gave
on Oct 6, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Oct 6, 2009
The teacher Ms. Z.
on Oct 7, 2009
Purchased the technology for Ms. Z.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Oct 8, 2009
The teacher Ms. Z.
on Nov 6, 2009
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