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Mr. Zapico from Tyler, TX is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building Future Engineers: Hands-On Learning with LEGO SPIKE Prime

Help me give my students one LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set to engage in hands-on engineering projects that build creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Zapico's classroom raised $531

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

I love how my students are naturally curious and eager to explore how things work. The LEGO Education SPIKE Prime set I’m requesting will give them the hands-on experience they need to dive into engineering concepts, design solutions, and collaborate in problem-solving activities. This set will allow them to build, program, and iterate on their creations, helping them develop critical STEM skills like coding, design thinking, and teamwork.

My goal for this project is to inspire my students to think like engineers and give them the tools to explore their creativity and innovation.

By engaging with these resources, they’ll not only learn about engineering concepts but also build confidence in their ability to solve real-world challenges.

What makes my students special is their enthusiasm for learning and their unique perspectives on how to approach problems. They are motivated and ready to take on challenges, and I know the LEGO SPIKE Prime set will spark their creativity and push them to explore new possibilities.

Mr. Zapico Birdwell Dual Language Immersion 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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Nearly all 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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set • LEGO Education $399.95 1 $399.95

Materials cost

$399.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$450.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.58

Total project goal

$530.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $530.53

1 Donor

-$474.68

Donations toward project cost

-$450.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$55.85

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 $0.00

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