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Mr. Mountjoy from Long Beach, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Young Innovators: Robotics Drones and Snap Circuits for Success

Help me give my students drones and snap circuits to explore automation and robotics as they pursue stem professions.

  • $994 goal

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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

Dear Donors,

Our students are an exceptional group of young innovators with a profound passion for robotics, engineering, and technology.

They exhibit remarkable dedication, creativity, and a strong desire to excel in these fields. In our pursuit to nurture their talents and aspirations, we have identified a critical need for a class set of Robotics Drones and Snap Circuits.

The introduction of drones and snap circuits into our classroom will revolutionize the way our students approach their robotics education. Drones, with their aerial capabilities and programmable features, will allow students to apply theoretical concepts in a real-world context. By incorporating drones into our curriculum, we aim to enhance students' problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and teamwork as they navigate the complexities of aerial robotics.

Snap circuits, on the other hand, will provide a tangible and interactive platform for students to explore the fundamentals of electronic circuits. This hands-on experience will not only deepen their understanding of circuitry but also enable them to seamlessly transition from theoretical concepts to practical applications. The snap circuits will serve as a foundation for learning, laying the groundwork for more advanced robotics projects in the future.

Drones and snap circuits will enable our students to:

1. Engage in Practical Application: The hands-on nature of working with drones and snap circuits will bridge the gap between theory and practice, allowing students to apply their knowledge in a tangible and meaningful way.

2. Encourage Collaboration: Working with drones and snap circuits in group settings will encourage collaboration and teamwork, skills that are invaluable in the ever-evolving field of robotics.

3. Inspire Creativity: The open-ended nature of projects involving drones and snap circuits will inspire creativity, encouraging students to explore, experiment, and innovate.

This project aims to empower our students to become skilled innovators in the field of Robotics!

Mr. Mountjoy
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snap Circuitsr Jr. 100-in-1 • AKJ Education $35.04 8 $280.32
Snaptain - SP350 Drone with Remote Controller - Blue • Best Buy Education $31.99 8 $255.92
TECHVIO Mini Drone for Kids and Beginners,Creative 5-IN-1 DIY Drone Building Kits for Kids to Build Your Own Drones,5 Different Designs, Altitude Hold, 3D Flips,Easy to Build and Fly,Great Gifts for Boys&Girls to Enjoy Building,Flying and Fixing Fun • Amazon Business $49.99 4 $199.96

Materials cost

$736.20

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$67.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.05

Total project goal

$993.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$993.65

9 Donors

-$925.04

Donations toward project cost

-$844.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$80.44

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$68.61

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$0.00

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