Help me give my students building bricks to complete engineering challenges and make models of science concepts.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Motley's classroom raised $250
This project is fully funded
My Students
My school provides a rigorous and safe learning environment for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Three-quarters of my school's population receives free or reduced-price lunches.
We are located in rural Arkansas where the majority of my students have limited access to new technology.
My students are creative, smart, and love to solve problems. I am the school's Gifted and Talented Coordinator for grades K-12, the K-6 STEAM teacher, as well as the Robotics and Chess coach. I love providing opportunities for my students to shine through new experiences. My goal is to create an environment that fosters their creativity and boost their confidence.
My Project
I am teaching my elementary students the Engineering Design Process. Their favorite design challenges include engineering with building bricks. However, I only have a small amount of Legos in my classroom. With the new Covid19 regulations, students are not allowed to share materials which means I do not have enough bricks to go around. With this project, I will have enough building bricks for each student to have their own supply box to complete various challenges.
In addition to engineering, the building bricks will be used by my older students to demonstrate their understanding of science concepts.
They will use the bricks to build a flower and label the different parts of the plant. They will also make a model of the water cycle with the bricks. During our computer science unit, they will use the bricks to create a maze and code their robot to complete the maze autonomously.
These building bricks will be used for many years to come by many, many students. They will truly have a huge impact on my students' learning and the lessons I am able to plan for them.
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
Play Platoon 1100 Piece Building Bricks Kit with Wheels, Tires, Axles, Windows and Doors Pieces - Classic Colors - Compatible with All Major Brands
• Amazon Business
$27.60
6
$165.60
Materials cost
$165.60
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$13.66
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.48
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$211.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$37.37
Total project goal
$249.11
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$249.11
5 Donors
-$179.56
Donations toward project cost
-$152.63
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$26.93
match offer
-$69.54
Match offer toward project cost
-$59.11
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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