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Mr. Wiessmann from Philadelphia, PA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bitmap Display with Govee Lights

Help me give my students Govee Curtain Lights to have the largest bitmap pixel display for fun and learning Computer Science ideas.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Wiessmann's classroom raised $483

This project is fully funded

My Project

Govee curtain lights can make a significant difference in the students' learning in several ways. They can make the classroom more engaging and visually appealing. Visual aids like these lights can help clarify complex computer science concepts. They can be used to illustrate coding processes, data flow, or algorithms in a fun and interactive way. This can make abstract ideas more tangible and easier to grasp for the students.

One goal of this project is to design an engaging and immersive learning space that fosters creativity and enthusiasm for computer science.

Another is to use these lights to celebrate holidays and create a lively atmosphere during special occasions. This combination of educational and recreational use is fantastic.

Mr. Wiessmann Academy at Palumbo Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Govee Curtain Lights, WiFi Smart Halloween Window Lights LED, Color Changing Christmas Lights, Dynamic DIY Curtain String Lights for Bedroom Wall, Outdoor IP65 Waterproof, 5 x 6.6ft, 520 RGBIC LEDs • Amazon Business $124.78 3 $374.34

Materials cost

$374.34

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.35

Total project goal

$482.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $482.31

2 Donors

-$457.31

Donations toward project cost

-$388.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.60

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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