You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Menu
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

Ms. Forton from Chicago IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Science iPad and Computer Projector

My students need an Epson projector to enhance their education by making iPad and computer learning more available to the entire class during whole group science instruction.

  • $1,005 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

So much of science exists beyond the walls of our classroom. Having extremely limited resources to bring it to life for my students, a projector will enable us to experience that which we can't bring into the classroom.

The motto of our classroom is that it is OUR classroom.

Every student contributes in both their knowledge and helpful hands. I have four classes ranging from 6th-8th grade. This is a crucial age for students, including those with special needs, to have constant visual reminders to reinforce academic objectives.

My Project

The projector I am requesting will allow science to come to life for my middle school students in many different ways. With the ability to connect my iPad or computer up to the projector, we will be able to peak student interest. Apps like Science 360 are composed of intriguing videos that will relate to any number of science topics.

Please consider offering your support for the purchase of this projector; it will make all the difference in the quality of education my students will receive.

Experiments we are unable to conduct in the classroom, due to our very limited resources, can be demonstrated in a clear and entertaining way, giving them the opportunity to experience that which they otherwise would not.

Ms. Forton
Grades 6-8

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Forton is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson Megaplex MG-850HD - LCD projector • Best Buy $799.99 1 $799.99

Materials cost

$799.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $12.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$853.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$150.70

Total project goal

$1,004.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,004.69

10 Donors

-$372.06

Donations toward project cost

-$320.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.31

Matching donations from our partners

-$627.34

Match offers toward project cost

-$533.24

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$94.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Support your local school!

Donate directly to any school in the US. Your donation will go towards directly purchasing urgent supplies.

Find a local school

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Forton and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","schoolCity":"Chicago","showProjectRecommendations":true,"teachersOnPage":[1535068],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"IL","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":3,"name":"Middle School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"proposalId":855831,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/science-ipad-and-computer-projector/855831/","verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":110,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Forton","isEquityFocus":true,"authorIds":{"1535068":{"owner":"Ms. Forton","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[855831],"proposalHash":"891304495","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-5_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":251292,"photosPublished":true,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":["NzMwNDI5","MjUxMTM4","MTY4MTY5NA==","MTYxNTUyOQ==","MTQ1NDkxMQ==","MTU3NjIyMw==","MTY5Njg5Mg==","MTA4MzQ5","MTY5Njc0NQ==","MTE1NDU3MA==","MTY0NDI4NA==","MTIwMDM3Ng=="],"teacherId":1535068,"schoolCounty":"Cook","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"IL","name":"Illinois"}}
Supporting teachers and students since 2000

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a classroom in need. Public school teachers from every corner of America create classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that inspires you.

We've earned the highest possible ratings from Better Business Bureau, Charity Watch, Charity Navigator, and Guidestar.