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Ms. Shields from Carrollton TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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I see Plants and Know their Names

Help me give my students an ipad for plant identification and research in our outdoor garden.

  • 5 donors
  • $1,347 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Picture this: a group of excited PreK kiddos armed with iPads, ready to embark on a garden adventure like never before. By bringing technology into our outdoor explorations, we're not just teaching – we're sparking curiosity and making learning a blast!

With the help of cool plant identification apps on the iPads, our little nature detectives can zoom in on plants, learn their names, and uncover fascinating facts about them.

It's like a digital treasure hunt in our own backyard! This hands-on approach not only makes learning super fun but also gets our students thinking and problem-solving in a whole new way.

By diving into the world of plants through technology, our students aren't just swiping screens – they're connecting with nature on a whole new level. They're exploring, discovering, and developing a deep appreciation for the environment around them. Who knew learning about plants could be this exciting and interactive?

And let's not forget the creative side of things! With iPads in hand, our little green thumbs can document their discoveries, draw colorful pictures of the plants they find, and even share their newfound knowledge with their buddies. It's like a digital art and science mash-up right in the garden!

By bringing technology into our garden adventures, we're not just teaching facts – we're nurturing a love for learning, teamwork, and communication. It's all about creating a fun, engaging, and tech-savvy learning environment that sets our students up for success in the digital age.

Ms. Shields
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - 11-Inch iPad Pro (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 128GB - Silver • Best Buy Education $799.00 1 $799.00
Apple - Magic Keyboard for 11-inch iPad Pro (1st 2nd or 3rd Generation) and iPad Air (4th or 5th Generation) - Black • Best Buy Education $299.00 1 $299.00

Materials cost

$1,098.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,144.47

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$201.97

Total project goal

$1,346.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,346.44

2 Donors

-$244.13

Donations toward project cost

-$244.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$1,059.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$900.34

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$158.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$43.08

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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