Empowering Young Innovators Through Technology-Driven Stem Research
Help me give my students an iPad to access advanced technology that will enhance their STEM research, innovation, and interactive learning opportunities.
$1,228 goal
This project expired on April 9, 2025.
This project expired on April 9, 2025.
Celebrating 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
As an educator passionate about integrating technology into learning, I am requesting an Apple 10.9-Inch iPad (10th Generation) to empower my students with the tools necessary for engaging in authentic STEM research and innovation.
This iPad will serve as a versatile tool for conducting STEM research projects, fostering creativity, and enabling collaboration.
Here’s how it will enhance learning:
Data Collection & Analysis: Students will use apps like Excel, Google Sheets, and other specialized scientific tools to log, analyze, and visualize experimental data.
The iPad I am requesting will be used as a powerful tool to bring innovation and engagement into my classroom. For example:
STEM Research Projects: Students will use the iPad to analyze data, document experiments, and create presentations for competitions . Apps for data analysis and simulations will make their research more precise and impactful.
Interactive Lessons: With educational apps and multimedia tools, the iPad will allow students to visualize complex concepts in subjects like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, such as modeling cell structures or simulating chemical reactions.
Collaboration and Creativity: The iPad will serve as a platform for students to work collaboratively on digital projects, such as creating videos to demonstrate scientific principles or designing solutions to real-world problems using coding and design apps.
Access to Advanced Resources: Students will access online libraries, STEM tools, and virtual labs, enabling them to explore topics beyond the traditional curriculum and connect with current scientific advancements.
This iPad will transform our learning space into a hub of exploration, creativity, and innovation, giving students the tools they need to thrive in a technology-driven world.
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
146 students impacted
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