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Mrs. Anderson from Mooresville, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Science Through Virtual Reality

Help me give my students an opportunity for virtual reality within our classroom which gives students out of this world opportunities.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Anderson's classroom raised $470

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our NC STEM accredited school serves 700 wonderful scientists from PK-5. We have a passion for science and STEM and would like to provide the equipment needed for our scientists to learn and grow.

I hope to look beyond the classroom and extend beyond robotics, STEM engineering challenges, and augmented reality as we leap into virtual reality.

I have had the opportunity to use augmented reality in the form of Merge Cubes and Osmos and have found great success in teaching about topics such as the solar system and Earth's forming which we could not typically hold in our hands but can with the use of augmented reality. Now, I want to increase student opportunities and introduce virtual reality. This highly engaging activity will appeal to all student K-5.

My Project

Over the past few months, I have introduced augmented reality across my 6 grade levels and 700 students. We have utilized free options which include Merge Cubes' free printable cubes, as well as trial Osmo kits.

My classes have been filled with "ooo"s and "ahh"s as I introduce and implement augmented reality and I can't wait to see engagement increase with the arrival of virtual reality.

I have also used my graduate studies to pursue opportunities to research the impact of augmented and virtual reality and am also pursuing opportunities to teach professional development in these fields.

With your support, I will be able to expand these opportunities through virtual reality. VR will also allow me to provide a more diverse set of experiences and choices to students without an increased economic or time commitment.

Mrs. Anderson Lakeshore Elementary School Grades 3-5 Mooresville, NC View local requests

More than a third 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

699 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oculus Quest 2 — Advanced All-In-One Virtual Reality Headset — 128 GB with Carrying Case • Amazon Business $338.00 1 $338.00

Materials cost

$338.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.49

Total project goal

$469.92

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Total project goal

 $469.92

1 Donor

-$469.92

Donations toward project cost

-$399.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.49

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