Help me give my students photography equipment such as a Neewer flash, bracket and mounting system, ASUS high resolution screen for photo editing, a Western Digital 2 TB external storage device and two photo backdrops for family events.
This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.
My Students
My students are smart, talented, and have an insasiable desire to learn. Many of our students come from socio-economically disadvantaged households. These homes are full of love and parents who want the best for their children, but they are often lacking the means to provide enriched opportunities for them, whether financially or academically.
My students are curious, innovative, and creative.
They love hands-on activities and projects that allow for exploration and invention. Our school vision is to be an exemplary neighborhood school that promotes academic excellence, serves the community, and empowers students to discover their strengths.
My Project
This project is a continuation of my previous two projects. As we prepare for our first ever elementary media team, I want my students to have access to photography equipment beyond just a camera.
“Keeping Our Focus” is a project that will provide a creative outlet with academic enrichment for 4th and 5th grade students.
Students will be instructed in the proper use of a DSLR camera. Students will learn the applied science and math behind aperture, lighting, photo composition, and aspect ratio. The twenty-eight inch ASUS monitor will provide a beautiful visual as students edit their own photographs. Using the external flash will extend what students can do with lighting.
By introducing students to photography in 4th and 5th grade, it is my desire that students discover a love for creative arts and the applied science of digital photography, which they can pursue in high school and college. Students will see the various career fields open to them in visual media and mass communications.
The team of student photographers will have several responsibilities. They will serve as the first ever student yearbook committee for our school. They will use photography equipment and technology to design and create layouts using photographs they have taken. They will film and produces the daily news for our school. Teachers will have a Google Form to request a student photographer for special classroom events or field trips. Student photographers will also use the backdrops to take portraits for families at school events. This is part three of my big project. Each project that is funded gets more equipment into the students hands.
ASUS VS278Q-P 27" Full HD 1920x1080 1ms DisplayPort HDMI VGA Monitor
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$169.99
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$169.99
Western Digital 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive - USB 3.0 - WDBU6Y0020BBK-WESN
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$59.99
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$59.99
Neewer 750II TTL Flash Speedlite with LCD Display for Nikon D7200 D7100 D7000 D5500 D5300 D5200 D5100 D5000 D3300 D3200 D3100 D3000 D700 D600 D500 D90 D80 D70 D60 D50 and Other Nikon DSLR Cameras
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$52.99
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$52.99
Neewer 4.9 feet/1.5 m TTL Off Camera Flash Speedlite Cord for Nikon D3000,D3100,D3200,D3300,D5000,D5100,D5200,D5300,D5500, D7000,D7200,D7100,D90,D600,D800,D800E DSLR Cameras
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$15.99
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$31.98
Neewer Quick Flip Rotating Flash Bracket for Digital SLR Cameras Point and Shoot Cameras and Speedlight Flashes
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$14.99
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$29.98
Mehofoto Wood Backdrops for Photography Printed Floral Wall Photo Background for Photo Studio Props Vinyl Wooden Floor Backdrop 5x7
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$19.94
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$19.94
Mehofoto Grunge Blue Photography Backdrop Vintage Blue Background 5x7 Professional Portrait Personal Photo Backdrop Photo Studio Props
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$19.94
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$19.94
Veatree 55mm and 58mm Lens Hood Set for Nikon D3400 D3500 D5600 DSLR Camera with AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR and AF-P DX NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED Lenses
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$17.50
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55mm Multi-Coated UV Protective Filter for Nikon D3400, D5600 with 18-55MM AF-P DX, DL24-500 f/2.8-5.6 Digital Camera + MicroFiber Cleaning Cloth
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$7.99
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Hard Travel Case for WD My Passport Easystore 1TB 2TB 3TB 4TB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive by co2CREA (Size 1)
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$7.49
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$7.49
Materials cost
$417.79
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$36.56
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$490.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.58
Total project goal
$577.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$577.20
1 Donor
-$384.80
Donations toward project cost
-$327.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$57.72
match offer
-$192.40
Match offer toward project cost
-$163.54
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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