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Mrs. Webb from Three Rivers, TX is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Meta Quest for Science Education

Help me give my students immersive, hands-on VR experiences that enhance student engagement, deepen understanding of complex science concepts, and support TEKS-aligned learning in my 5th grade classroom.

  • $1,302 goal

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

This project expired on July 16, 2025.

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My Project

Virtual reality offers an immersive, hands-on approach that engages students in ways traditional methods cannot. With the Meta Quest 3, my students can explore the solar system, conduct virtual science experiments, and interact with complex concepts like circuits, energy, and ecosystems in a dynamic 3D environment. This technology will help bring abstract science topics to life, making learning more interactive and impactful. By incorporating VR into our curriculum, we can foster curiosity, critical thinking, and a deeper understanding of STEM concepts.

My goals for incorporating Meta Quest 3 in my 5th-Grade Science class are as follows:

Enhance Engagement & Curiosity – Use immersive VR experiences to spark students' interest in science and make learning more interactive and enjoyable.

Improve Conceptual Understanding – Provide 3D visualizations of abstract science topics, such as the solar system, circuits, and ecosystems, to help students grasp complex ideas more effectively.

Facilitate Hands-On Virtual Labs – Offer a safe and cost-effective way for students to conduct experiments in virtual environments, reinforcing the scientific method and inquiry-based learning.

Support Differentiated Learning – Cater to different learning styles by allowing students to explore and manipulate scientific models at their own pace.

Encourage STEM Exploration – Inspire students to pursue further education and careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through engaging and real-world applications of VR.

Bridge Gaps in Science Accessibility – Provide opportunities for students to experience scientific phenomena that would otherwise be inaccessible, such as space exploration or microscopic cellular structures.

Align with Texas Science Standards – Use VR applications that support TEKS-aligned learning objectives, ensuring that students meet grade-level expectations in science.

Mrs. Webb Three Rivers Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than three‑quarters 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

Never Before Funded 45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Meta Quest 3 512GB ? The Most Powerful Quest ? Ultimate Mixed Reality Experiences ? Get Batman Arkham Shadow - White • Best Buy Education $530.11 2 $1,060.22

Materials cost

$1,060.22

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 FREE

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 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,106.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$195.20

Total project goal

$1,301.32

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