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A Camcorder to Document Our Successes

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"I teach fifth grade at an urban school with a diverse population. We are a candidate to become an International Baccalaureate school which has changed our focus to an inquiry-based curriculum.

Every day my students do some amazing work, much of which should be captured on film. While a still camer... MORE

"I teach fifth grade at an urban school with a diverse population. We are a candidate to become an International Baccalaureate school which has changed our focus to an inquiry-based curriculum.

Every day my students do some amazing work, much of which should be captured on film. While a still camera often suffices, there are times that "live" images would show the best representation of their successes.

We need a camcorder and disc spindle for use in the classroom. Whether we are finding out what variables make our pendulums change the length of their cycle, how our voices are projected when we give our speeches about our chosen U.S. state, or where the best places in our garden are to grow tomatoes, a visual documentation is a great way to rethink, rehearse or replay it.

With your help, it will be possible for my students to learn from their successes and their mistakes. A camcorder will be an invaluable tool in my classroom--both as documentation as well as a way for students to direct and produce their own multimedia projects. HIDE

My students need a camcorder and disc spindle for use in the classroom. The cost of this proposal is $542, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

Ms. S.'s Classroom: High Poverty School ?
Region:
Oregon
Where is the classroom located? ?

Submitted:
Sep 22, 2009 |
Expires:
Feb 28, 2010
Materials Vendor Price # Total
DVD+R 4.7GB 120-Minute 25-Disc Spindle (Standard) Woodwind & Brasswind $12.99 1 $12.99
CANON DC310 DGTL DVD CAMCORDER Lab Safety Supply, Inc. dba Highsmith Inc $377.52 1 $377.52
  
Vendor Shipping Charges ? $39.05
State Sales Tax ? $0.00
3rd Party Payment Processing Fee ? $5.86
Postage / Processing for Donor Thank-You Package ? $9.00
Project Subtotal $444.42
Optional Donation Towards Operating Costs ? $97.56
TOTAL PROJECT COST ? $541.98
2 Donors -$275.99
To Go $265.99

Additional Details

Level:
Grades 3-5
Teacher's funded projects:
0
Thank-you punctuality:
N/A ?
Subject:
Visual Arts (in Music & The Arts), Environment Science (in Math & Science)
Resource:
Technology (Enrichment)
Students reached:
24
Used by future students?
Yes
Project ID:
322703
Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Jaqui O. (volunteer) on Sep 27, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
Emily D. (associate) on Sep 28, 2009
"I donated because I want to support kids in Portland."
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