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Mrs. Carroll from Sherman Oaks, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Maker Space for Students

My students need a maker space! These starter materials: batteries, LEDs, programming kits, felt, and paper will allow them to tinker and combine science and art.

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My Students

Our middle school library is a hub of learning and activity. But libraries can no longer a place of passive learning. Today's citizens participate in their learning. Let's help them create and explore by starting a maker space open to all of the school's 2100 students.

We are a large urban school of 2100 6-8th grade students.

They come from diverse backgrounds and have a variety of interests. Our campus houses a performing arts magnet school, as well as a number of academies each with a specific focus: science, math, film, civics, and musical theater. What all of my students have in common is their curiosity. When they find a topic of interest, they love to explore and learn all they can. I look forward to helping them find those interests and new ways to look at learning.

My Project

These items are only the beginning. Students will learn geometry through origami, combine textile skills and electrical understanding through sewing using conductive thread. They will learn basics of programming and circuitry with Raspberry Pi. They will combine science and art using colorful LEDs and coin batteries making cards with origami and accessories out of felt. They will learn real life applications for the classroom learning about math, science, and art, and these activities will be a springboard to students experimenting and exploring, especially as we are able to bring in more items based on student requests.

A maker space allows for creativity and expression.

In a classroom students have a limited amount of time on particular topic and an expected product to be completed. Maker spaces let students focus on projects they choose and they can come back over and over, taking as much time as they like on a particular project. Many projects will span disciplines helping students to see how topics and ideas connect out in the real world.

Mrs. Carroll Louis Armstrong Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Sherman Oaks, CA View local requests

More than half 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

500 students impacted 9donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 2 (1GB) Ultimate Starter Kit (Over 40 Components: New Raspberry Pi 2 + WiFi Dongle + 8GB SD Card + Case + Power Supply and many more) • Amazon Business $84.99 4 $339.96
EmazingLights CR2032 3 volt Lithium Batteries (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $6.99 5 $34.95
3mm and 5mm Assorted Clear LED Light Emitting Diodes 5 Colors Pack of 300 • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
SDBING DIY Polyester Felt Fabric Nonwoven Sheet for Craft Work 42Colors 15*15cm • Amazon Business $10.89 2 $21.78
20 Pcs Button Battery Holder Case Black for CR/LIR2032 2025 2016 • Amazon Business $4.19 5 $20.95
CanaKit Conductive Thread Bobbin (Pack of 2 x 30ft Bobbins) • Amazon Business $6.97 3 $20.91
Origami Paper Special - 500 Sheet Economy Pack - 6 Inch Square Sheets - 20 Vivid Colors - 100 Design Ebook Included! (please check the back of the cover) • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
TapeCase 1194 0.25in X 6yd Copper Foil Tape (1 Roll) • Amazon Business $4.54 3 $13.62
Singer Asst Safety Pins, Multisize, 250-Count • Amazon Business $4.19 2 $8.38
Breadboard Jumper Wire 75pcs pack • Amazon Business $4.90 1 $4.90
Singer Assorted Hand Needles , 45-Count • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$511.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.79

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$595.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$105.15

Total project goal

$701.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $701.01

7 Donors

-$465.00

Donations toward project cost

-$399.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.00

match offer

-$231.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$196.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.74

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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