Lights, Camera, History: Exploring the Past Through Film
Help me give my students a touchscreen monitor, lavalier microphones, and tablets to help students explore early history through filmmaking.
$1,088 goal
This project expired on September 17, 2025.
This project expired on September 17, 2025.
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
With a touchscreen monitor, lavalier microphones, and tablets, students will explore history by creating their own documentaries, reenactments, and presentations.
This hands-on approach helps them dive deeper into historical events, improving their research and critical thinking skills while fostering collaboration.
They’ll enhance their digital literacy and express their understanding in creative ways. This project encourages teamwork and provides students with the opportunity to work together on meaningful tasks.
By engaging with technology, students will not only bring history to life but also build essential 21st-century skills that will help them succeed academically and in future careers.
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
100 students impacted
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