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Mr. Ornelas from Dallas, TX is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Igniting Curiosity: Elevating Science Learning With an Apple Laptop

Help me give my students an Apple laptop, empowering them in science through interactive learning and collaboration.

  • $1,481 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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

The addition of an Apple laptop to my science classroom marks a transformative leap into interactive and collaborative learning.

This device becomes the conduit for virtual experiments, dynamic simulations, and multimedia presentations.

Beyond fostering teamwork and communication, it instills crucial digital literacy skills. Real-time feedback enhances comprehension, ensuring a profound understanding of scientific principles. This initiative not only cultivates a love for science but also readies students for STEM careers, bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications.

What distinguishes my students is their contagious enthusiasm for exploration, and this laptop becomes the key to unlocking their full academic potential.

Mr. Ornelas Cityscape Schools-East Grand Preparatory Academy Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

70 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MacBook Air 13.6" Laptop - Apple M2 chip - 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Starlight • Best Buy Education $1,099.00 1 $1,099.00
Apple - 45W MagSafe 2 Power Adapter with Magnetic DC Connector - White • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
Kingston Nucleum docking station HDMI • CDW-G $31.59 1 $31.59

Materials cost

$1,210.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,258.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$222.13

Total project goal

$1,480.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,480.87

1 Donor

-$1,480.87

Donations toward project cost

-$1,258.74

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$222.13

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