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Mrs. Casiño from Hardin, MT is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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“Bringing Science to Life: iPads for Interactive Learning”

Help me give my students this iPad to visualize the abstract lessons in science like cellular processes, chemical reactions, and planetary systems in a way that static images and textbooks cannot.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Casiño's classroom raised $786

This project is fully funded

My Project

“The iPad will offer my students access to a wealth of interactive science apps, simulations, and multimedia resources that cater to diverse learning styles. By integrating these tools into lectures, students will be able to visualize complex concepts, conduct virtual experiments, and engage with real-time data collection. This hands-on approach not only reinforces theoretical knowledge but also fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, ensuring that students are not just passive learners but active explorers of scientific phenomena.”

“My primary goal for this project is to create a more engaging, student-centered learning environment where every student has the opportunity to interact with and explore science in meaningful ways.

I aim to use the iPads to enhance lectures with real-time simulations, encourage collaboration through shared research and projects, and provide access to up-to-date scientific resources. Ultimately, I want to inspire a deeper curiosity in science and ensure my students are equipped with 21st-century skills that will benefit them in both academics and future careers.”

Mrs. Casiño Hardin High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

86 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 10.9-Inch iPad - Latest Model - (10th Generation) with Wi-Fi - 256GB - Blue • Best Buy Education $499.00 1 $499.00
Apple - Pencil (2nd Generation) - White • Best Buy Education $129.00 1 $129.00

Materials cost

$628.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.78

Total project goal

$785.20

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$785.20

2 Donors

-$420.00

Donations toward project cost

-$357.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.00

match offer

-$365.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$310.42

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.78

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$0.00

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