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Mr. Carnahan from Aurora, CO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lights! Sound! Action! Mr. Carnahan's Immersive Classroom Experience

Help me give my students the best experience possible with bluetooth speakers to place around the room, adjustable lighting to fit the ambiance and moods of the day, and access to charging computers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Carnahan's classroom raised $947

This project is fully funded

My Project

My classroom has a wide variety of students who come through my door on a daily basis. A majority of them speak a first language that is not English. Often times the lessons for these students are multi-modal involving audio and video components. The speakers would be helpful in providing audio around the room, which often times corded-speakers can only reach so far. Having wireless speakers that could be moved around the room allows for all students to be able to engage with the content and not miss out on anything. After listening to audio clips and watching videos, it is of great help for multi-language learners to display their understanding on easel pads that we can stick around the room. Having the giant poster paper allows for group collaboration and sharing of knowledge that peers can see. Also in our classroom we like to read just as much as we do act. With the lighting equipment we would be able to immerse the class in the atmosphere of whatever it is we are reading or acting out that day. Selective choices in lighting will help students focus and engage with the content in an otherwise stagnant fluorescent white light. The other supplies would be of help to organizing student materials around the classroom as well as providing much needed outlets for student computers. Almost everything we do has some part on a computer and we can't seem to have enough outlets. By providing my students with the supplies requested, not only will we will be able to give them a memorable experience that will help them connect to the content on a deeper level and feed their desire to learn about the English Language Arts, but also increase their academic achievement because they are invested in the content.

Mr. Carnahan Overland High School Grades 9-12

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.

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More than half 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

125 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gemini AS-08TOGO 8" Wireless Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker • Woodwind and Brasswind $119.95 2 $239.90
Chart Paper Pad of 30 Sheets • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.80 4 $151.20
GE - CYNC 8 foot Indoor Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Color Changing Smart LED Light Strip Extension (Power Supply Sold Separately) - Full Color • Best Buy Education $36.62 2 $73.24
GE - CYNC 16 foot Indoor Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Color Changing Smart LED Light Strip - Full Color • Best Buy Education $70.36 1 $70.36
Learning Resources Answer Buzzers Classpack • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $60.00 1 $60.00
MyChron Student Timer Pack of 6 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $49.41 1 $49.41
Three by Three Two-Tone Plastic Tidy Bin - Navy, 3L • Blick Art Materials $8.00 5 $40.00
TP-Link - Kasa A19 Wi-Fi Smart LED Bulb with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant (5-Pack) - Multicolor • Best Buy Education $34.00 1 $34.00
Insignia - 6-Outlet Surge Protector Strip • Best Buy Education $5.77 3 $17.31
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes Value Pack 75 Wipes/Container 3/Pack (30208) • Staples $12.90 1 $12.90

Materials cost

$748.32

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$804.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.97

Total project goal

$946.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$946.46

1 Donor

-$946.46

Donations toward project cost

-$804.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.97

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$0.00

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