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Mrs. B. from ME is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Sky's the Limit!

My students need tools such as a telescope and case, binoculars, and a tripod to be able to apply what they are learning in class.

  • $676 goal

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My Students

Our students are creative and energetic learners who live in a small community with limited funding. They are highly motivated and enjoy opportunities to think outside the box. The community works hard to provide necessary resources for our students, but it is sometimes necessary to seek outside assistance to acquire materials that supplement our curriculum. We are always looking for ways to support our students' varied learning styles and needs. Community support in a small town is instrumental in helping to create a learning environment that fosters creativity and exploration!

My Project

This STEM project is inspired by libraries that allow patrons to borrow telescopes. I have chosen a highly-rated telescope, Orion's StarBlast 4.5, a pair of binoculars, carrying cases, and tripods, as well as books to help students explore the night sky!

My hope is that the telescope and binoculars will be used for students to apply what they learn in their classes by exploring at their own pace and with their friends and families.

This project is not like anything we have to offer in the library. By adding astronomy materials to our collection, we are going to be able to allow students, hopefully with the help of their parents, to continue learning in a unique way well beyond the school day!

Mrs. B.
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Orion StarBlast II 4.5 Equatorial Reflector Telescope • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Orion 15146 48.5x9.5x10.5 - Inches Padded Telescope Case • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Celestron SkyMaster Giant 15x70 Binoculars with Tripod Adapter • Amazon Business $64.99 1 $64.99
Orion 08711 Shorty 1.25-Inch 2x Barlow Lens (Black) • Amazon Business $48.39 1 $48.39
Orion 05662 1.25-Inch 13 Percent Transmission Moon Filter (Black) • Amazon Business $26.87 1 $26.87
AmazonBasics 60-Inch Lightweight Tripod with Bag • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Night Sky: Find Adventure! Go Outside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Stargazer! • Amazon Business $22.90 1 $22.90
50 Things To See With A Telescope - Kids: A Constellation Focused Approach • Amazon Business $14.36 1 $14.36
Celestron 93524 Binocular Tripod Adapter (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$510.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $25.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$574.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.33

Total project goal

$675.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $675.51

4 Donors

-$662.27

Donations toward project cost

-$574.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$88.09

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

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