You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end?
Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

In a rush to make a major tax-deductible gift before the year's end? Purchase account credits now, and choose projects later!

For direct assistance with credits or anything else, please call The DonorsChoose Scholar Society at (646) 556-9941.

Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

Your school email address was successfully verified.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mr. Cruz Irimia from Riverdale, MD is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mr. Cruz Irimia is requesting

Eco-Activists in Motion

Help me give my students an iPad, which will allow students to explore the local environment, identify species, and document their impact using educational apps.

  • $793 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Project Overview

This project aims to promote healthy lifestyles and environmental awareness through “plogging” activities—jogging or walking while picking up litter—enhanced by interactive digital learning.

A key resource for this project is an iPad, which will allow students to explore the local environment, identify species, and document their impact using educational apps.

Goals

1. Encourage outdoor physical activity.

2. Raise awareness about environmental care and waste reduction.

3. Integrate educational technology to learn about local biodiversity and recycling.

How We Will Do It

Phase 1: Preparation and Awareness

• Classroom sessions on local biodiversity, waste sorting, and the health benefits of physical activity.

• Training on how to use the iPad with educational apps such as:

• iNaturalist or Seek by iNaturalist to identify plants and wildlife.

• Recycle Coach or other recycling apps to learn proper waste classification.

• Google Maps/Earth to plan routes and track distances.

Phase 2: Plogging Action Days

• Regular outdoor activities where students walk, jog, or bike while picking up litter in the local community.

• Using the iPad to:

• Identify local species along the way.

• Photograph and document the types of waste collected.

• Create digital maps highlighting cleaned areas and biodiversity hotspots.

Phase 3: Reflection and Community Sharing

• Students will create digital presentations or short videos showing the positive impact of their efforts.

• These materials will be shared with the school community to raise awareness and inspire others to take action.

Why the iPad is Essential

The iPad will be a powerful educational tool, enabling students to:

• Connect physical activity with real-time digital learning.

• Identify species and learn about their ecosystem while outdoors.

• Document and showcase their environmental impact.

• Develop responsible digital skills in a meaningful, hands-on context.

Mr. Cruz Irimia Parkdale 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.

Riverdale, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mr. Cruz Irimia is requesting.

See our finances

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

You can start a project with the same resources being requested here!

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-inch iPad Air M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence Wi-Fi 128GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $599.00 1 $599.00

Materials cost

$599.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$673.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.93

Total project goal

$792.85

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. Cruz Irimia and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"MD","teacherPossessivePronoun":"his","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":793,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/eco-activists-in-motion/9339074/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":120,"isEquityFocusV1":true,"teacherScreenName":"Mr. Cruz Irimia","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"-1040443754","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":0.00,"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"shouldTrackEquityFocusV2":true,"schoolCity":"Riverdale","teachersOnPage":[9818584],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":true,"proposalId":9339074,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":2,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"schoolId":64965,"schoolName":"Parkdale High School","authorIds":{"9818584":{"owner":"Mr. Cruz Irimia","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":0.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9339074],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9818584_orig.jpg?crop=2062,2062,x0,y611&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1739459495174","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":23,"teacherChallengeId":22432727,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":{"completingDonationAmount":428,"proposalURL":"project/basket-sound-when-basketball-becomes/9963289/","proposalTitle":"Basket & Sound: When Basketball Becomes Music","proposalId":9963289},"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9818584,"schoolCounty":"Prince Georges","fullyFunded":false,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"MD","name":"Maryland"}}