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Mr. Fairweather from Atlanta GA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

The Price Musical Pod-Class

Help me give my students the power to perform, record, and analyze music.

  • 2 donors
  • $960 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Our program is committed to providing innovative and engaging learning experiences for our students, integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) into music education. We are excited to embark on a new unit that combines the artistry of music with the technical skills of recording and podcasting to deepen our students' understanding of sound waves and music production.

Our Students:

What sets our students apart is their enthusiasm for learning and their passion for music. They are curious, creative, and eager to explore new ways of expressing themselves through sound. Their dedication to mastering their instruments and their collaborative spirit makes them a joy to teach.

Project Goals:

The primary goal of this project is to introduce our students to the world of STEAM and its applications in music education. By incorporating podcasting equipment into our classroom, we aim to achieve the following objectives:

Enhance students' understanding of sound waves and acoustics through hands-on experimentation.

Develop students' technical skills in recording, editing, and producing audio content.

Foster creativity and self-expression by allowing students to create their musical podcasts.

Promote collaboration and communication skills through group podcasting projects.

Requested Resources:

To achieve these goals, we are seeking funding for a comprehensive podcast kit bundle, including high-quality microphones, headphones, audio interfaces, recording software, and instructional materials. These specific items are crucial to the success of our project as they will:

Enable students to capture high-fidelity audio recordings of their musical performances and sound experiments.

Provide tools for students to analyze and manipulate sound waves, gaining a deeper understanding of sound physics.

Facilitate hands-on learning experiences where students can collaborate in recording and editing podcasts, honing their technical and creative skills simultaneously.

Mr. Fairweather
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Movo PodPak4T 4-Pack Universal XLR Podcast Microphone Bundle- Includes 4 Cardioid Condenser Mics, Desktop Mic Stands, Pop Filters, Shock Mounts, and Cables for Podcast Equipment • Amazon Business $189.00 2 $378.00
Hercules DJ Stream 200 XLR Customizable 8-Track Audio Mixer for Advanced Streami • Woodwind and Brasswind $279.99 1 $279.99
OneOdio Wired Headphones - Over Ear Headphones with Noise Isolation Dual Jack Professional Studio Monitor & Mixing Recording Headphones for Guitar Amp Drum Podcast Keyboard PC Computer • Amazon Business $33.29 2 $66.58

Materials cost

$724.57

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$50.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$815.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$143.90

Total project goal

$959.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$959.34

1 Donor

-$479.67

Donations toward project cost

-$407.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.95

match offer

-$479.67

Match offer toward project cost

-$407.72

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$71.95

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$0.00

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