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Dr. Newcomb from Smithfield VA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Botley Shows Us the Way to Code

Help me give my students an opportunity to experience the wonderful world of coding with Botley, a great pal to have in class for kids of all ages to witness many areas of science, engineering, and coding!

  • $390 goal

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My Project

"Botley is a colorful robot and remote control combo that teaches kids beginner code. Children can program their Botley coding robot by entering a code on the remote and then ask Botley to 'run the code'." Botley will be used to teach students about the world of coding through a hands-on approach.

Students have the opportunity to learn through a system of structured play with Botley in the classroom!

Students will learn about algorithms, loops, sequences, debugging and the importance of detailed instructions to accomplish a task. Having Botley in the classroom allows students to experiment with areas of science such as chain reactions and cause and effect.

Dr. Newcomb
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Botley Bundle • AKJ Education $296.99 1 $296.99

Materials cost

$296.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.44

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.49

Total project goal

$389.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $389.93

1 Donor

-$389.93

Donations toward project cost

-$331.44

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.49

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 $0.00

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