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Mr. Green from Glendale, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Resources for Economics

Help me give my students access to devices (Xbox, VR) that can assist economic students by providing access to simulations, and interactive resources, facilitating a deeper understanding of economic theories and enabling real-world application of economic principles.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Green's classroom raised $2,938

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My Project

In a high school setting, the integration of diverse technological tools such as Xbox, VR (Virtual Reality), headphones, Apple Pencils, a brain model, economic books, speakers, an end table, and figurines can significantly enhance student learning in economics and personal finance through innovative software applications.

The Xbox can be utilized to simulate economic scenarios through interactive games, fostering practical understanding of economic concepts.

Virtual Reality technology offers immersive experiences, enabling students to explore simulated financial markets or virtual businesses, deepening their comprehension of real-world economic dynamics.

Headphones play a crucial role in creating a focused learning environment, allowing students to engage with personalized learning modules and audio-visual content related to economics and finance. Apple Pencils facilitate interactive engagement with digital resources, enabling annotation, illustration, and note-taking, enhancing the comprehension and retention of complex economic theories and principles.

The incorporation of a brain model can aid in teaching behavioral economics, providing a tangible representation of decision-making processes and psychological factors influencing economic choices. Economic books, coupled with digital resources, serve as fundamental references, offering in-depth knowledge and varied perspectives on economic theories, policies, and historical contexts.

Speakers installed in the classroom enable enriched auditory learning experiences, allowing students to engage with guest speakers, economic experts, or podcasts on relevant financial topics. An end table provides a space for collaborative work, fostering group discussions and project-based learning related to economics and personal finance.

Figurines can serve as visual aids, representing economic models, historical figures, or graphs, making abstract concepts more tangible and relatable.

Software applications specifically designed for economics and personal finance education can integrate these tools, offering interactive lessons, simulations, and real-time data analysis, engaging students in practical problem-solving and decision-making scenarios, thus enhancing their understanding and application of economic principles in real life.

Mr. Green Mountain Ridge High School Grades 9-12 Glendale, AZ View local requests 300 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Xbox Series X 1TB SSD Console - Includes Wireless Controller - Up to 120 frames per second - 16GB RAM 1TB SSD - Experience True 4K Gaming Velocity Architecture • Amazon Business $489.99 1 $489.99
Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone – Space Gray • Amazon Business $479.99 1 $479.99
NEW Bose QuietComfort Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, Bluetooth Over Ear Headphones with Up To 24 Hours of Battery Life, Cypress Green • Amazon Business $349.00 1 $349.00
Meta Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB • Amazon Business $299.00 1 $299.00
Apple Pencil (1st Generation): Pixel-Perfect Precision and Industry-Leading Low Latency, Perfect for Note-Taking, Drawing, and Signing documents. • Amazon Business $79.00 2 $158.00
2023 Newest Human Brain Model for Neuroscience Teaching with Labels 1.5 Times Life Size Anatomy Model for Learning Science Classroom Study Display Medical Model,9 Colors to Identify Brain Functions • Amazon Business $113.88 1 $113.88
Apple HomePod mini Space Gray • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
Foundations In Personal Finance, College Edition • Amazon Business $69.25 1 $69.25
Funko Pop! Icons American History Abraham Lincoln #10 Exclusive • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Slim End Table with Charging Station, Side Table with 2 USB Ports and Outlets, C-Shaped Snack Table with Cloth Bag, TV Tray Table, Couch Table TB01BB024 • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
YsoKK VR Charging Station for Oculus Quest 2/Meta Quest 2,Magnetic Charging Dock with 2 Rechargeable Batteries/USB-C Charger and Cable, White • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Misbehaving: The Making of Behavioral Economics • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard • Amazon Business $15.65 1 $15.65
Personal Finance For Teens And College Students: 101 Money Secrets You Wish You Learned In High School • Amazon Business $14.98 1 $14.98
The ChatGPT Millionaire: Making Money Online has never been this EASY (Chat GPT Mastery Series) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$2,255.68

Vendor shipping charges

$16.45

Sales tax

$161.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,497.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$440.69

Total project goal

$2,937.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,937.94

1 Donor

-$2,497.25

Donations toward project cost

-$2,497.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$440.69

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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