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Mrs. Bass from Auburn AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Hexbug Kits to Build Our Vex IQ Engineering Skills

Help me give my students HEXBUG VEX Robotics Kits to build our engineering skills and increase our chances of success at VEX IQ robotics competitions.

  • $308 goal

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My Project

My students are future scientists, tech innovators, engineers, artists, and mathematicians eager to change the world. We are a small university town with a sizable English language learner population and a Title I assisted school filled with students who are eager to take ownership of their learning and build 21st-century skills.

My students are passionate about learning, and your donation will make it possible for them to solve real-world problems through critical thinking and design processes.

They are critical thinkers and hands-on learners who are eager to solve problems and change the world.

The primary goal of this project is to provide my robotics student with materials to build their engineering and design skills. These kits incorporate the same mechanics that my robotics students need to master to be successful at our VEX IQ robotics competitions.

These competitions are so important because they are an opportunity for students to show what they have learned in our robotics class where students learn programming, engineering, design, manufacturing, problem-solving, mentorship, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills – all skills that are critical for developing the 21st century skills that are needed for future employment.

In addition, students (1) achieve a working knowledge and skills in areas of engineering, design, programming and manufacturing/assembly, (2) understand basic programming skills through mastering the VEX IQ Blocks Code software, (3) increase problem-solving skills and gain an appreciation of creativity, invention, and innovation during the design process, and (4) develop an appreciation of teamwork, leadership, good sportsmanship, and mentorship as they help other students succeed. Learning such skills allows access to a future STEM career for students of all demographics and abilities. Based on data from the Robotics Education and Competition Foundation, 90% of students who who participate in VEX robotics programs report an increased interest in STEM.

Mrs. Bass
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HEXBUG VEX Single Gear Racer • Amazon Business $24.47 4 $97.88
HEXBUG VEX Robotics Gatling Rapid Fire • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
HEXBUG VEX Robotics Hexcalator Ball Machine • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
HEXBUG VEX Robotics Catapult Kit 2.0, STEM Learning, Toys for Kids (Red) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
HEXBUG VEX Hook Shot Ball Machine, Blue, Black • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HEXBUG VEX Hook Shot Ball Machine, Blue, Black • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$210.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.17

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.09

Total project goal

$307.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$307.26

2 Donors

-$207.26

Donations toward project cost

-$176.17

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.09

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

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$0.00

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