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Mrs. Akane from Alberton MT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Planetarium Projector

Help me give my students a planetarium projector with a variety of discs for space exploration.

  • 3 donors
  • $536 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Integrating a planetarium projector into a STEM curriculum for grades 1 through 8 significantly enriches students' understanding and appreciation of space sciences. This immersive tool transforms abstract astronomical concepts into tangible experiences, captivating young minds through a visual journey across the cosmos. From the early grades, students can witness the night sky's wonders, fostering a natural curiosity about the universe. The projector serves not only as an educational device, but also as a gateway to the infinite, inspiring questions and discussions about stars, planets, galaxies, and the principles that govern their movements.

For elementary students, understanding celestial phenomena through traditional teaching methods can be challenging due to the abstract nature of space science.

However, a planetarium projector brings these concepts to life, displaying celestial bodies in motion, simulating solar and lunar eclipses, and visualizing the scale of the solar system. This hands-on learning approach enhances comprehension and retention, making complex ideas accessible and engaging.

As students progress to middle school, the projector can introduce more advanced topics, such as the life cycle of stars, the structure of the Milky Way, and the basics of astrophysics, aligning with the curriculum's evolving demands. It supports interdisciplinary learning, bridging mathematics, physics, and technology with space science, encouraging students to explore STEM careers.

Moreover, the planetarium projector adapts to various learning styles, accommodating visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Teachers can tailor presentations to the class's specific interests and questions, making lessons more interactive and personalized. This adaptability ensures that every student, regardless of their learning preference, becomes engaged and motivated to learn more about space.

Mrs. Akane
Grades 3-5
  • Alberton School
  • Alberton, MT
  • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 70 students.

    3 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sega Toys Homestar Flux (Satin Black) Home Planetarium Star Projector • Amazon.com $259.00 1 $259.00
Homestar Flux Planetary Disc • Amazon.com $39.95 1 $39.95
Dolphin Nebula Star Disc • Amazon.com $39.95 1 $39.95
Homestar Flux North American Nebula Disc • Amazon.com $39.95 1 $39.95
Mystic Mountain Star Disc • Amazon.com $39.95 1 $39.95

Materials cost

$418.80

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$455.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.31

Total project goal

$535.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$535.39

2 Donors

-$244.78

Donations toward project cost

-$227.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.24

match offer

-$267.69

Match offer toward project cost

-$227.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.15

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.91

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$0.00

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