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Ms. Winchell-LaPlaca from Glastonbury, CT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Electronics and Programming

Help me give my students the ability to to work with electronics and programming as well space to organize their materials.

  • $941 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

My project has three main components including the Retro Programming Arcade, The Snap Rover Kit, and a storage shelf.

By using the Retro Programming Arcade, students will learn the fundamentals of coding through a familiar and enjoyable context.

They will explore various programming concepts such as loops, conditionals, and variables while creating their own arcade-style games. This not only makes learning to code more entertaining but also enhances problem-solving skills as students strive to develop functional and engaging games.

The Snap Rover kit allows students to build their own remote-controlled rover, fostering a practical understanding of engineering, electricity and robotics. Assembling the various components, connecting circuits, and troubleshooting potential issues provide invaluable lessons in problem-solving and critical thinking.

Lastly, the shelving will be a much needed solution to the material storage that will be needed to house the parts for this project. I believe all of these components will be supportive to the learning of students in my Engineering course.

Ms. Winchell-LaPlaca Glastonbury High School Grades 9-12

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Glastonbury, CT View local requests 100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELECFREAKS microbit Retro Makecode Arcade for STEM Education, Micro:bit Joystick Programming Learning Machine Supports Remote Control and Creat Games(Without Micro:bit) • Amazon Business $28.30 10 $283.00
Raynesys Wire Shelving with 4" Wheels, 2000Lbs Heavy Duty 4-Tier Shelving Metal Shelves, 60x24x72in Steel Wire Storage Shelf Commercial Grade Adjustable Utility Rack for Garage, Kitchen, Chrome • Amazon Business $249.99 1 $249.99
RC Snap Rover • Carolina Biological Supply Company $104.72 2 $209.44
400 Sheets Tissue Paper for Gift Bags, 40 Colored Tissue Paper Bulk for Crafts, 11.5 x 8 inches Craft Tissue Paper for Art Projects, Festival Decorations, DIY Paper Flower Pom Pom • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$758.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$799.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.14

Total project goal

$940.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $940.93

1 Donor

-$940.93

Donations toward project cost

-$799.79

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.14

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