Help me give my students screwdriver sets, magnetic parts bins, and storage bins to create un-maker kits using old electronics devices.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Muncy's classroom raised $275
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are so excited to start getting hands-on STEAM experiences in our new Innovation Lab. We will delve into 3D printing, robotics, and programming, as well as many other hands-on projects. It is so fun to watch their faces light up when they see the results of their own creations.
The students are curious and creative, imaginative and innovative.
I love hearing their new ideas. We are a diverse school with many cultures and languages, and STEAM experiences are great at bringing everyone together for a common goal.
My Project
Our school recently created an Innovation Lab where students can learn about coding, robotics, 3D printing, and other STEM activities. One of the activities we want to offer is an un-maker space. In addition to making things, the students can take things apart (i.e. un-make) to learn how machines work, as well as learn how to use basic tools, understand electronics, read diagrams, and parts assembly.
These un-maker kits will be available for the students to check-out from school and take home to share the activity with their family.
The kits will each contain an electronic item, a screwdriver set, and a parts bin with a magnetic bottom to contain screws. Families from the school can donate unwanted electronics they have (without batteries) for use in the un-maker kits. These items will be old handheld phones, clock radios, VCRs, keyboards, typewriters, etc.
When the kit is taken home, families will then search online for a parts diagram. They will take the device apart, and identify the different mechanical and electrical components. The goal would then be to put the device back together in it’s original state. By doing so, students will learn critical thinking to try to understand how the parts work together and draw their own parts diagram.
By sharing this experience with their families at home, the students are able to appreciate their devices more, rather than viewing them as a “black box.” Furthermore, by learning about how things work, and building confidence to take them apart and reassemble them, it will foster an attitude that devices are fixable, and not expendable when they no longer work.
Screwdriver SET OF 6 - Magnetic Flathead and Philips With NON-SKID Handle in Different SIZES / COLORS - Professional Repair Tool Kit For Electronics/ iPhone/ PC/ Jewelry/ Watch/ Eyeglass
• Amazon Business
$7.99
12
$95.88
Homz Plastic Storage, Modular Stackable Storage Bins with Blue Latching Handles, 15.5 Quart, Clear, 4-Pack
• Amazon Business
$14.99
3
$44.97
IRIS USA, Inc. KP-PC Photo and Craft Case, 10 Pack, 4" x 6", Clear, Count
• Amazon Business
$16.79
2
$33.58
Flexible Adhesive Magnetic Sheets Paper 4-inch x 6-inch Peel and Stick, Works Great for Pictures!, Cuts to Any Size! Pack of 12
• Amazon Business
$9.49
1
$9.49
Materials cost
$183.92
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$16.83
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$233.51
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.21
Total project goal
$274.72
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$274.72
1 Donor
-$131.76
Donations toward project cost
-$116.76
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.00
match offer
-$137.35
Match offer toward project cost
-$116.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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