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Ms. Weisser from Bayside, NY is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Computers and Science the New Way to Learn

Help me give my students what they need to succeed in science with a new curriculum that requires digital technology to complete all the activities.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Weisser's classroom raised $481

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students are in need of laptop computers to help them get the most out of their education. My school is committed to the education of their students and is very active within the community.

My students need computers to help bring our science classroom into the 21st century.

So much of science is invisible to the naked eye, but computers in the classroom allowed me to make the invisible visible.

I teach 7th grade in Bayside, NY. Many of my students are new to this country and speak a variety of different languages. Each student brings his or her own diverse background and experiences to the classroom. But the one thing they all have in common is their passion to learn. I try to utilize many different learning techniques and strategies to best reach all the students. The ability to do research in the room or watch a relevant video on the topic will only enhance what my students can get from a lesson.

My Project

Computers in the classroom every day would be an amazing addition to any science classroom. They will have the ability to make the invisible visible. So much of science cannot be seen with the naked eye. But computers will have the power to bring the world of atoms or cells alive for my students.

We will use the computers to complete virtual labs, web quests, research on all topics, and review activities.

The computers will allow my students to become more independent learners. It will also allow them to learn at their own speed. They will complete student-led station labs that will let them explore on their own and with their peers.

Throughout the year I try to use computers as often as possible. The problem is that there is one cart with 17 computers for about 25 teachers to share. That makes it very hard to get the computers on a regular basis and then the students also have to share. These computers have been so overused. In fact, when I had them just yesterday, I had to make a list documenting how many keys were missing on each computer's keyboard. Some were missing up to 14 keys. When technology is limited in the classroom or damaged, it makes it much harder to make learning an interactive experience. With computers on a regular basis, the students will be able to complete a variety of different web quests that will take them on a safe journey through the internet on specific science topics. Learning is always enhanced when approached from a variety of ways.

Ms. Weisser Middle School 158 Marie Curie Grades 6-8

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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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

165 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
2018 Newest Acer CB3-532 15.6" HD Chromebook with 3x Faster WiFi, Intel Dual-Core Celeron N3060 up to 2.48GHz, 2GB RAM, 16GB SSD, HDMI, USB 3.0, Webcam, 12-Hours Battery, Chrome OS • Amazon Business $178.00 2 $356.00
Heavy bass earphone Color Call with Mic Stereo Earbud Headphones Mixed Colors (Black + White + Pink + Green 4 pairs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
3.5mm Headphone Y Splitter (Pack of 2)| 1 Male to 2 Female Audio Jacks | Allows Two People to Listen to 1 Sound Source | Perfect for Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad and Other Audio Devices with a 3.5 mm Port • Amazon Business $3.49 2 $6.98

Materials cost

$372.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$408.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.10

Total project goal

$480.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $480.66

5 Donors

-$228.00

Donations toward project cost

-$216.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.70

match offer

-$226.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$192.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.93

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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