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Mr. Ratigan from Spartanburg, SC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Ratigan's classroom raised $201

Create Your own Bluetooth Speaker

Help me give my students the opportunity to make their own Bluetooth Speakers!

This project expired on May 19, 2024.

Mr. Ratigan Green Charter School - Spartanburg
Spartanburg, SC Grades 6-8

My Project

STEM education and Bluetooth speaker creation can inspire and motivate students to succeed and engage in learning. By engaging in STEM activities, students can develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills that are essential for success in the 21st century. Additionally, by creating Bluetooth speakers, students can explore the principles of acoustics and electronics, and gain hands-on experience with circuitry and programming.

Moreover, creating Bluetooth speakers can also ignite students' creativity and passion for music.

By designing and building their own speakers, students can customize the sound, look, and style of the device, allowing them to express themselves and showcase their individuality. This can lead to a sense of ownership and pride in their work, which can further motivate them to engage in learning.

Overall, STEM education and Bluetooth speaker creation can provide a fun, exciting, and educational way for students to learn and grow. By combining technical skills with creative expression, students can develop a well-rounded set of skills that can prepare them for success in their future careers and beyond.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. Ratigan Green Charter School - Spartanburg Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Spartanburg, SC View local requests

More than half 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bluetooth Speaker STEM Electronics Kit - DIY Set for Kids & Adults, STEM Gifts for Ages 10+ • Amazon Business $12.90 10 $129.00

Materials cost

$129.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$170.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.01

Total project goal

$200.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $200.04

1 Donor

-$100.02

Donations toward project cost

-$85.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$100.01

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.01

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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