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Mr. Snelling from Licking MO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Interactive STEM Training for our Future

Help me give my students a periodic table (ours was too old and fell apart), a stack cutter for lab paper handling, and a programmable robot, so students in STEM and programming can learn to code.

  • 4 donors
  • $871 goal

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My Project

In today's rapidly evolving world, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity. To prepare students for the challenges and opportunities of the future, we need to equip them with the skills and knowledge to think critically, solve problems creatively, and adapt to new technologies.

Programmable robots are more than just toys; they are powerful learning platforms.

By manipulating a robot's movements and behaviors through code, students delve into the fundamentals of programming, understanding concepts like loops, variables, and conditional statements. This hands-on experience brings coding to life, making it tangible and exciting. Imagine our students collaborating to program a robot to navigate a maze they've constructed themselves out of recycled materials. The problem-solving skills they develop and the thrill of success will leave a lasting impression, fostering a passion for STEM fields.

A stack paper cutter might seem like a mundane tool, but in the context of a STEM classroom, it becomes a gateway to creative exploration. Students can use paper to design, prototype, and test their creations – anything from building bridges to crafting model molecules. The ability to physically manipulate materials and witness their ideas come to life will empower my students to delve deeper into projects and STEM fields in general.

A periodic table poster is simple but the ability to point out elements and how they work together is priceless. The one we had in class literally fell apart because it was so old. Although the textbooks have periodic tables in them, having the ability to point out specific items and explain why they are laid out the way they are is very useful.

Mr. Snelling
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Loona The Most Advanced Smart Robot Pet Dog - Chat GPT Enabled with Voice Command & Gesture Recognition - Top Boys and Girls Gifts for 2024 - Perfect Companion for Your Son or Daughter • Amazon Business $488.00 1 $488.00
TEXALAN Heavy Duty Guillotine Paper Cutter - 400 Sheets Capacity, A4 12" Stack Paper Trimmer, Steel Base, Black • Amazon Business $198.89 1 $198.89
DORCEV 5x3ft Periodic Table Poster Backdrops Periodic Table of The Elements Student Teacher Chemical Photo Background Back to School Classroom Decor Photography Banner Chemistry Lab Vinyl Wallpaper • Amazon Business $12.79 1 $12.79

Materials cost

$699.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$740.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.62

Total project goal

$870.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $870.80

1 Donor

-$436.00

Donations toward project cost

-$370.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.40

match offer

-$434.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$369.58

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.22

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 $0.00

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