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

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Capturing Compassion

Help me give my students a MWE 360 Photo Booth Machine to support our Schoolwide Compassion Campaign & STEM classes.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Sims's classroom raised $2,423

This project is fully funded

My Project

A 360 photo booth machine in student led STEM classes can capture moments of collaboration, empathy, and support among students as they engage in hands-on projects, highlighting their compassionate interactions. These immersive videos/ photos, students can reflect on teamwork and emotional aspects of learning, reinforcing the human element in STEM education. This visual documentation makes learning experiences memorable and emphasizes importance of compassion in problem-solving and innovation.Photos or videos of classmates helping each other, teachers showing empathy, or other instances of compassion they observe. Our school community will produce short films, photos or digital stories that highlight the importance of empathy, kindness, compassion and the understanding in various contexts. In order to show value in alleviating the suffering of others.These projects will serve as powerful tools for educating others about the value of compassion and fostering empathy among ALL living things.

The goals of the "Compassion Campaign and STEM lessons are to teach our school community about the importance of having compassion by capturing pictures and videos that can be shared globally and to develop strategies to ensure that the compassion campaign becomes an integral part of the school's culture and continues beyond the initial implementation phase to positively shift the culture and climate of our school community/ world

via photo or video at.

My students are special in their approach to STEM and learning new technology due to their innate curiosity and eagerness to explore. They embrace challenges with enthusiasm, viewing them as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles. Their collaborative spirit fosters a supportive learning environment where they exchange ideas and skills, propelling each other forward. Additionally, their adaptability allows them to quickly grasp new concepts and technologies, empowering them to become innovative problem-solvers in an ever-evolving digital landscape.

They are excited about our school initiative "Compassion Campaign".

Ms. Sims Owen Scholastic Academy Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than half of 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

HBCU Alum 280 students impacted 12donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MWE 360 Photo Booth Machine for Parties with Flight Case,Extra Battery,Logo Customization,Software APP Remote Automatic 360 Spin Camera Booth 115cm for 5-7 People to Stand on (45.3"+Flight Case) • Amazon Business $1,999.00 1 $1,999.00

Materials cost

$1,999.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$29.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,058.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$363.35

Total project goal

$2,422.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,422.33

10 Donors

-$1,097.37

Donations toward project cost

-$1,046.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.00

Matching donations from our partners

-$1,191.31

Match offers toward project cost

-$1,012.61

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$178.70

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$133.65

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$0.00

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