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Mr. James Peter from Fredonia WI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Catch the Bug!

Help me give my students a chance to build small electronic devices that will teach them a great deal about engineering.

  • $795 goal

This project expired on January 13, 2019.

This project expired on January 13, 2019.

My Students

My middle school technology education students are in grades 6, 7, and 8. This project focuses on grade 7 students. They are very hard-working, dedicated individuals. My students strive to do their best on a day-to-day basis. I work with students with various ability levels, but all are held to very high expectations.

The students in my class are from a rural Wisconsin community that prides itself in a strong work ethic and school pride.

Many of the students sitting in my classroom today had parents and grandparents who also sat within the same walls.

My Project

Help my students build bugs with a mind of their own! The students create "bugs"—or simple electronic robots—that are able to steer themselves around objects. This lab fits in well with my STEM students' need to explore a variety of electronic components and how those components come together to create a gadget that is more than entertaining; it's educational.

This project teaches students the basics of constructing electrical circuits, switches, and motors while learning how to use a multi-meter and solder wires.

The kits along with the soldering irons create a hands-on learning experience with immediate feedback. I'm looking forward to seeing their projects come to life!

Mr. James Peter
Grades 6-8
  • Ozaukee High School
  • Fredonia, WI
  • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 125 students.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Catch the Bug Kits - 50-Pack • Nasco $369.95 1 $369.95
SolderMite 30-Watt Soldering Iron • Nasco $8.28 10 $82.80
Catch the Bug Kits - 10-Pack • Nasco $75.95 1 $75.95
Soldering Iron Bracket and Stand • Nasco $5.03 10 $50.30

Materials cost

$579.00

Vendor shipping charges

$57.90

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$675.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.22

Total project goal

$794.80

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