As a teacher in a low-poverty Title I school, I see the different challenges that our students face in and outside of school. With all of these challenges, sometimes it is difficult to see what is hidden in their hearts. However, when given the chance, and with some coaching and encouragement, I know our students can open up to reveal their true colors of positivity and awesomeness to the world. By opening up, I hope that they can help others become more positive and remind themselves that they can achieve greatness now and in the future.
My Project
As the yearbook advisor, I am always pushing my students to find new and creative ways to take and share photographs. As a STEM teacher, I am always trying to document the fun activities in my class. In this project I want to combine what I do in both of these roles. I would like to have my students take photos of people (students, teachers, or community members) that are featured in their "Passionate Teacher Project" for STEM class where they interview a teacher who has directly influenced them. They will then print the photos instantly, share the photos with the subjects, and then take another photo (of the subject and the photo), taking advantage of no-wait technology, allowing people to receive a keepsake of the interview experience immediately.
"Passion Projects", or "20% projects" are sometimes related to STEM classes where students spent 20% of their time researching something they are really passionate about, mimicking a practice made popular by Google.
In previous semesters students really enjoyed working on passion projects. By adding this additional element of being able to document and share in real time will make it even more fun and enjoyable.
The items that I am requesting include 2 HP Sprocket printers in 2 various sizes, carrying cases, and additional paper. The printers are small enough to fit into a pocket, and more importantly, they are battery powered, allowing for them to be carried around from one classroom to another without any cords. The cases will be used for storage for keeping the printers clean and safe. The additional paper is necessary as the printing is normally sold without any paper at all.
HP Sprocket Plus Instant Photo Printer, Print 30% Larger Photos on 2.3x3.4" Sticky-Backed Paper – White (2FR85A) with 20 Sticky-Backed Sheets (2FR23A)
• Amazon Business
$162.94
1
$162.94
HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer (black) with additional 40 sheets ZINK Sticky-Backed Photo Paper
• Amazon Business
$149.93
1
$149.93
HP Sprocket Photo Paper, exclusively for HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer, (2x3-inch), sticky-backed 50 sheets
• Amazon Business
$24.99
3
$74.97
HP Photo Paper exclusively for HP Sprocket Plus Instant Photo Printer, (2.3" x 3.4"), 20 Sticky-Backed Sheets (2FR23A)
• Amazon Business
$12.99
5
$64.95
Hard Case for HP Sprocket Plus, Instant Photo Printer fits Large 2.3x3.4 Sticky Paper by Aenllosi (Gray)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Canboc Shockproof Carrying Case Storage Travel Bag for HP Sprocket Portable Photo Printer / Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer Protective Pouch Box,Black
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$477.77
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$21.02
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.17
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$535.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$94.58
Total project goal
$630.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$630.54
1 Donor
-$315.27
Donations toward project cost
-$267.98
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$47.29
match offer
-$315.27
Match offer toward project cost
-$267.98
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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