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Mr. Pearson from Providence RI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing History to Life: Immersive World War II with VR

Help me give my students an immersive experience as we jump into the history of World War II!

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset will revolutionize our students' learning experience by immersing them in a highly interactive World War II program.

Immersive Learning: The VR headset will transport students directly into historical environments, allowing them to explore key moments of World War II firsthand.

This immersive experience fosters deeper engagement and understanding compared to traditional methods.

Interactive Engagement: The interactive nature of the program enables students to interact with historical artifacts, witness historical events, and even participate in simulated scenarios, making learning more dynamic and memorable.

Multi-sensory Experience: By incorporating audio, visual, and tactile elements, the VR headset engages multiple senses, enhancing retention and comprehension of historical concepts.

Our goals for this project:

Enhanced Understanding: We aim to deepen students' understanding of World War II by providing them with a hands-on, immersive learning experience that goes beyond textbooks and lectures.

Critical Thinking: Through interactive scenarios and historical simulations, we seek to cultivate critical thinking skills as students analyze events, make decisions, and consider the consequences of various actions within the context of World War II.

Empathy and Perspective-Taking: By virtually experiencing historical events from different perspectives, students will develop empathy and a more nuanced understanding of the complexities of war and its impact on individuals and societies.

Technology Integration: Introducing VR technology into our curriculum will also prepare students for the digital world, equipping them with valuable technological skills and literacy.

Our students are special because of their diverse backgrounds, unique perspectives, and eagerness to learn. They come from varied socio-economic, cultural, and academic backgrounds, but they share a curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring history in innovative ways. By providing them with access to cutting-edge technology like the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, we can empower them to unlock their full potential and become engaged, lifelong learners.

Mr. Pearson
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meta - Quest 3 Breakthrough Mixed Reality - 128GB - White • Best Buy Education $530.11 1 $530.11
Meta - Quest 3 Elite Strap - Gray • Best Buy Education $50.59 1 $50.59
Insignia - Hard-shell Carrying Case for Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 2 - Black • Best Buy Education $14.78 1 $14.78

Materials cost

$595.48

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$634.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.95

Total project goal

$746.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $746.36

1 Donor

-$25.00

Donations toward project cost

-$25.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Bezos Family Foundation match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $691.95

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