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Ms. Hibbert from Big Piney WY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive Stem Project: Designing and Creating 3D Electronic Lilypad Sculptures

Help me give my students the opportunity to design, program and create sewable electronics. Students will use Lilypad Sewable Electronics Kit, battery holders and batteries. They will create an interactive, lighted felt sculpture.

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

In the era of rapidly advancing technology, it is imperative to explore innovative avenues that combine art and electronics to foster creativity among learners. This grant proposal seeks to harness the potential of Lilypad electronics, an Arduino-compatible platform designed for wearable and e-textile projects, to inspire artistic expression through the creation of 3D stuffable art projects with Lilypad Sewable Electronics Kit, battery holders and batteries. My students live in a rural area and I work hard to introduce them to science and art opportunities to challenge them and to help them use creativity in science.

Learning Goals:

Mastering Lilypad Electronics:

Students will gain proficiency in programming Lilypad microcontrollers and integrating various electronic components such as LEDs, sensors, and actuators to create interactive artworks.

They will learn the fundamentals of circuit design and troubleshooting techniques, empowering them to innovate with confidence in their electronic art projects.

Exploring 3D Design Principles:

Through hands on experience students will delve into the principles of 3D design, including spatial awareness, geometric shapes, and structural integrity.

They will utilize digital modeling software to conceptualize and prototype their 3D stuffable art designs, fostering a deeper understanding of form, volume, and texture in the virtual space.

Integrating Artistic Vision with Technology:

Students will engage in collaborative brainstorming sessions and creative exercises to ideate and refine their 3D stuffable art concepts.

By experimenting with a diverse range of materials and techniques, they will explore how to seamlessly integrate electronics into their artworks, blurring the lines between traditional craftsmanship and digital innovation.

Conclusion:

By mastering Lilypad electronics and exploring 3D stuffable art projects, students will not only develop technical skills but also cultivate a deeper appreciation for the intersection of art, science, and engineering. Together, let us embark on a journey of discovery and imagination, where every stitch and circuit sparks new possibilities in the world of electronic art.

Ms. Hibbert will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by September 5.

Ms. Hibbert
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lilypad Sewable Electronics Kit • Ward's Science $126.69 1 $126.69
DAOKI 10Pcs Coin Cell Battery Holder Lilypad CR2032 Battery Mount Module for Arduino Small Slide Switch Board DIY Kit • Amazon Business $6.53 10 $65.30
Mayata 2pcs 316L Conductive Stainless Steel Supporting Wearable Conductive smooth Thread - 22 Meter/72ft winder for Arduino for LilyPad Drop ship • Amazon Business $9.90 5 $49.50
Creativity Street Felt Sheet Assortment - 9" x 12", Assorted Colors, Pkg of 12 • Blick Art Materials $4.16 10 $41.60
KOOKYE Lilypad Sewable Starter Learning Sewing Circuits Electronics Kit for Arduino • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
CR2032 Lithium Battery 3 Volt Coin Button Cell 200 Pack • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
DMC Moulin? Special Collector?s Matte Gold Tin Embroidery Floss - Set of 35, New Colors • Blick Art Materials $26.93 1 $26.93
KOOKYE Lilypad LEDs Red/Yellow/White/Blue/Green (25x Lilypad LED) Wearable E-Textile Sewable Electronicsfor Arduino Rapsberry Pi Microcontroller Board • Amazon Business $10.99 2 $21.98
Leyal 50pcs/lot Smart Electronics Lilypad Led Red/White/Orange/Emerald Green/Blue/Yellow/Yellow Green Light Module for arduino IDS Lilypad LED Module • Amazon Business $9.80 2 $19.60
Hekisn Large Eye Sewing Needles, Sewing Needles, Stainless Steel Embroidery Thread Needle, Handmade Yarn Knitting Needles Leather Needle (21 Pieces) • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$412.57

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.19

Total project goal

$527.95

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Total project goal

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 $527.95

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