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Ms. Carsula from Raton NM is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Shutter Solutions: A Mirrorless Camera for Climate Change Essays

Help me give my students a mirrorless camera to capture nature and the world, aiding their essays to combat climate change with vivid imagery, fostering awareness, and inspiring action through compelling visuals.

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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

"Shutter Solutions: A Mirrorless Camera for Climate Change Essays" is a project aimed at equipping students with the tools they need to effectively address the urgent issue of climate change through visual storytelling. By providing students with mirrorless camera, I aim to enhance their learning experience and empower them to make a meaningful impact on the world around them.

The mirrorless camera will make a significant difference in students' learning by enabling them to capture the realities of climate change firsthand.

Through photography, students will be able to document environmental degradation, showcase the beauty of nature, and highlight the human impact on the planet. These visual representations will serve as powerful assets in their essays, allowing them to convey complex ideas and evoke emotional responses from their audience.

My goals for this project are multi-faceted. Firstly, I aim to foster a deeper understanding of climate change among our students by encouraging them to engage with the issue on a personal level. By actively observing and documenting the effects of climate change, students will develop a greater sense of empathy and responsibility towards the environment. I hope to inspire creativity and critical thinking as students explore innovative solutions to mitigate climate change through their essays.

What makes my students special is their passion and commitment to making a positive difference in the world. Students possess a unique blend of curiosity, empathy, and determination, which drives them to seek out solutions to global challenges such as climate change. Through the "Shutter Solutions" project, it aim to harness their potential and empower them to become advocates for environmental sustainability and social change.

"Shutter Solutions" represents an exciting opportunity for my students to combine their academic skills with their passion for environmental activism, ultimately contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future for all.

Ms. Carsula
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Panasonic - LUMIX G95 Mirrorless 4K Camera with 12-60mm F3.5-5.6 Micro Four Thirds Lens - Black • Best Buy Education $972.93 1 $972.93
DJI Ronin-SC - Camera Stabilizer, 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras, Up to 4.4lbs Payload, Sony, Panasonic Lumix, Nikon, Canon, Lightweight Design, Cinematic Filming, Black • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
Samsung PRO Plus 256GB Full Size SDXC Memory Card, U3 Class, UHS-I, V30 (MB-SD256S/AM) • Quill.com $31.49 1 $31.49
SanDisk 32GB Ultra MicroSDHC UHS-I Memory Card with Adapter - 98MB/s, C10, U1, Full HD, A1, Micro SD Card - SDSQUAR-032G-GN6MA • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79

Materials cost

$1,293.21

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$19.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,342.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$236.93

Total project goal

$1,579.54

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 $1,579.54

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