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Mr. Kirk from San Bernardino, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Arduino Kits for 8th Grade Coding Class

Help me give my students STEM by funding Arduino kits! Your donation will allow them to learn coding, engineering, and problem-solving through hands-on projects that inspire creativity and future innovation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kirk's classroom raised $914

This project is fully funded

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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

What I love most about my 8th-grade students is their natural curiosity and eagerness to learn. They are always full of questions and excited to explore new topics, especially when it comes to science and technology. They have a real passion for hands-on learning and thrive when given the opportunity to experiment, create, and solve problems in a tangible way. This makes Arduino kits an ideal resource for them.

Arduino kits will empower my students to take their learning into their own hands.

With these kits, they’ll be able to build projects that bridge the gap between theory and practice. They’ll learn essential coding skills, which are increasingly important in today’s world, while also developing a solid understanding of electronics and engineering principles. What’s more, the kits encourage collaboration. My students will work together to design, troubleshoot, and improve their projects, building teamwork and communication skills along the way.

Each Arduino project will require students to think critically and creatively. They’ll need to apply what they’ve learned in class and come up with innovative solutions to the challenges they face. This kind of problem-solving is not only engaging but also prepares them for future careers in STEM fields.

I’ve seen firsthand how much more confident and excited students become when they successfully complete a project. Arduino kits will give my students that opportunity repeatedly. They’ll gain a sense of accomplishment as they watch their ideas come to life, and in doing so, they’ll build a foundation of skills that will serve them well in high school, college, and beyond.

Mr. Kirk Cesar Chavez 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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More than three‑quarters 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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELEGOO UNO Project Super Starter Kit with Tutorial and UNO R3 Compatible with Arduino IDE • Amazon Business $44.98 15 $674.70

Materials cost

$674.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $61.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$776.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$137.04

Total project goal

$913.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $913.60

7 Donors

-$679.44

Donations toward project cost

-$577.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.91

Matching donations from our partners

-$234.15

Match offers toward project cost

-$199.03

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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