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Dr. De Pina from Honolulu, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Light-Up History

Help me give my students technology tool to create storyboards in history class.

  • $765 goal

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

This project expired on August 31, 2025.

My Project

My students' boundless curiosity and collaborative spirit ignite my passion for teaching. Their unique perspectives enrich our classroom.

This LED tracing project will empower their creativity as they visually map historical events and storyboard narratives, making abstract social studies concepts tangible and fostering deeper spatial reasoning.

This hands-on approach caters to diverse learning styles, transforming them into active learners. By creating visual representations, they'll develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, fostering a profound connection to the material and the world around them. Their enthusiasm fuels my dedication. Their enthusiasm fuels-my dedication.

Dr. De Pina Aliamanu Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Honolulu, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

135 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Official Andymation's Flipbook Starter Kit for Kids & Adults with LED Light Pad for Drawing & Tracing Animation, Premium Pre-drilled Flip Book Paper, Removable Binding Screws • Amazon Business $36.95 10 $369.50
LooEooDoo Rechargeable A4 Light Drawing Board, Lithium Battery Powered Light Pad, Adjustable Brightness LED Tracing Light up Box Ideal for Diamond Art, Weeding Vinyl, Viewing Slides, Stenciling • Amazon Business $29.99 5 $149.95
Crayola Trolls Light Up Tracing Pad, Tracing Light Box for Kids, Sketching & Drawing Kit, Trolls Toys for Girls & Boys, Ages 6+ • Amazon Business $32.95 2 $65.90

Materials cost

$585.35

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$25.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$649.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.69

Total project goal

$764.58

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