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Mrs. Thibodeaux from New Orleans, LA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Competition Robot

Help me give my students who need a robot for competition. Your support would mean the world!

  • $331 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Building a robot in a classroom offers computer science students a hands-on, multidisciplinary learning experience that bridges theory and practical application. It encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity as students design, program, and test their creations. Robotics projects often involve coding, hardware integration, and logical algorithms, providing real-world applications of abstract computer science concepts.

Robotics fosters teamwork and collaboration, as students work together to tackle challenges, debug issues, and optimize performance.

This mirrors the collaborative environments of the tech industry, preparing them for future careers. It also introduces students to key principles of engineering and systems thinking, which are valuable across many disciplines.

By working with sensors, actuators, and microcontrollers, students gain exposure to hardware-software integration, an essential skill for fields like artificial intelligence, IoT, and automation. Furthermore, the iterative process of building and refining robots teaches perseverance and adaptability, skills crucial for problem-solving in computer science.

Robotics projects also ignite excitement and curiosity, transforming abstract topics like algorithms or data structures into tangible, engaging experiences. This hands-on approach not only deepens understanding but also inspires students to explore advanced topics and pursue STEM careers. Ultimately, robotics makes learning interactive, memorable, and aligned with modern technological trends.

Mrs. Thibodeaux Edna Karr High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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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New Orleans, LA View local requests

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

33 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Freenove Big Hexapod Robot Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3 B+ B A+, Walking, Self Balancing, Face Recognition, Ultrasonic Ranging, App Control, Camera, Servo (Raspberry Pi NOT Included) • Amazon Business $169.90 1 $169.90
SunFounder Raphael Ultimate Starter Kit for Raspberry Pi 5 4 B 3B B+ 400, Zero 2 W, RoHS Compliant, Python, C Java, Online Tutorials & Video Courses for Beginners (Raspberry PI NOT Included) • Amazon Business $57.99 1 $57.99

Materials cost

$227.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.94

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$281.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.63

Total project goal

$330.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $330.88

2 Donors

-$318.05

Donations toward project cost

-$281.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.83

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