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Mr. Rosado from Waterbury, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Picture This: Students Diving Into Projects, Light Bulb Moments, and Creativity

Help me give my students a new camera. Alright, so here's the deal – our classroom needs a new camera, and it's not just for the fun of it.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rosado's classroom raised $991

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

Having a camera for our classroom is not just about nostalgia, it's about making lessons pop. With a new camera, we can record experiments, demos, and presentations. It's not just for the absentees; it's for anyone who wants a replay of the good stuff.

Visuals stick, and a camera is our ticket to an interactive classroom experience.

Now, let's talk engagement. Knowing there's a lens on them, students bring their A-game. It's not just about grades; it's about creating a vibe where everyone wants to participate. Plus, we can get creative – video projects, photo assignments – the possibilities are endless.

And hey, let's not forget the real world. Communication is key out there. A new camera opens doors to multimedia projects and virtual collaborations. We're not just studying; we're prepping for the digital hustle ahead.

Sure, budgets are tight, but the impact of a camera in our classroom is worth every penny. It's not just about snapping pics, it's about turning our class into a hub of excitement, where learning is an experience that sticks.

So, let's focus our lens on that new camera – it's more than just a gadget, it's an investment in our classroom buzz.

Mr. Rosado Bunker Hill Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Waterbury, CT View local requests

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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nikon - Coolpix P950 16.0-Megapixel Digital Camera - Black • Best Buy Education $799.99 1 $799.99

Materials cost

$799.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.59

Total project goal

$990.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$990.58

1 Donor

-$990.58

Donations toward project cost

-$841.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.59

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$0.00

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