Help me give my students a STEM vending machine to promote problem solving, develop cognitive and motor skills, and foster interest in STEM careers.
$10,965 goal
This project expired on July 21, 2025.
This project expired on July 21, 2025.
Celebrating 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
Students, much like adults, are motivated by rewards, similar to how we might feel incentivized by a bonus check for our hard work. I would like to introduce an engagement-driven approach to PBIS awards across my entire school. A Morgan STEM vending machine would provide students with STEM-related rewards to support the development of home laboratories.
Many of tomorrow's jobs will be in fields related to STEM.
Students would earn a vending machine token for demonstrating achievements in academics, attendance, and behavior. Students would select a hands-on STEM/STEAM item designed to foster learning and curiosity.
This one of a kind program would not only promote academic success but also strengthen the relationship between students and teachers. By offering STEM-related rewards that students can use at home, we can encourage their independence, confidence, and problem-solving abilities as they continue to engage in self-guided learning and exploration.
Nearly all 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
HBCU Alum610 students impacted
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