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Ms. Gipson-Hicks from Detroit MI is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Let’s Explore the World Through Technology in Math/Science

Help me give my students engaging hands-ons technological experiences during my Math/Science lessons. There are several students that have special needs which will assist them during activities where they may need to investigate other avenues using an IPad.

  • $430 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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

I work in a rural area where 95% of the population is low income. I have a diverse group of students that consist of 85% African American, 10% Caucasian, 5% other nationalities. They love learning and seem to grasp on quickly to the concepts presented to them during each one of my lessons.

This is my second year teaching 5th grade because I normally teach 6-8 Math but I’m finding this position more rewarding because they seem to have the drive and determination for learning.

My Project

My students with special needs will be able to explore other topics that relate to the subject we are investigating using the technological tool (Ipad) available to them at the time. This will give them additional experiences to explore. They can independently work on the given topic to analyze data that may not be available in their textbook or from the current reading. I notice that most of the children today gather/retain information when it is presented through the use of technology. In a previous lessons my students were able explore invasive species and how it’s such a problem in Michigan going on virtual field trips. The students also were able to develop solutions that could prevent invasive species from spreading in Michigan.

Ms. Gipson-Hicks
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple - iPad (Latest Model) with Wi-Fi - 32GB - Space Gray • Best Buy Education $329.99 1 $329.99

Materials cost

$329.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$364.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.40

Total project goal

$429.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $429.34

10 Donors

-$302.45

Donations toward project cost

-$260.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.62

Matching donations from our partners

-$122.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$104.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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