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Ms. Hodges from Oakland CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Intro to Circuits

Help me give my students great, creative experiences with electronics and STEAM education.

  • $678 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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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 Students

I teach technology for all the grades (Extended Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 5) at a public school rated at 74% socioeconomically disadvantaged students (many free/reduced lunches). I am a first-year teacher so I'm just now setting up this classroom thus the long materials list.

Oakland students are curious, enthusiastic, and creative.

They are ready to get hands-on in their learning technology and I want to craft the best learning opportunities I can then get out of the way of their genius.

My Project

There are new classic activities in STEM/STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education: bristleBots, scribbleBots, squishy circuits, paper circuits. Even kindergartners can learn simple circuits given materials suited to their physical and mental developmental levels -- think Play Doh + electronics: that's squishy circuits (see the TED talk at https://youtu.be/5M3Dow20KlM). And learning through exploration and inquiry is a valued model in education these days. Can our 5th graders come up with their own design for a scribbleBot without being given explicit instructions? Materials for a possible build will be made available so this is more like a guided inquiry.

Help me bring these new classic STEAM activities to an urban school.

Some materials can be reused to reach several years of learners and students will be able to take home the paper circuit popup book they create tying STEM to literacy.

Ms. Hodges
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
50 pcs Pack - CR2032 Lithium Battery 230mAh 3v Button Cell Coin 2032 Battery Nightkonic High Energy • Amazon Business $11.99 6 $71.94
TOTOT 10pcs 10x2.7mm Mini Vibration Motor DC 3V 85mA 12000rpm Flat Coin Button-Type Micro DC Vibrating Motor for Mobile Phone Tablet Household Appliances • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
4 Pack Copper Foil Tape with Conductive Adhesive for EMI Shielding, Slug Repellent, Paper Circuits, Electrical Repairs, Grounding(1/4inch) • Amazon Business $9.88 4 $39.52
Printworks White Cardstock, 67 lb, 96 Bright, FSC Certified, (5 pack bundle) 500 Sheets, 8.5 x 11 Inch (00540C) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
DiCUNO 450pcs(5 Colors x 90pcs) 5mm LED Light Emitting Diode Round Assorted Color White/Red/Yellow/Green/Blue Kit Box • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
The Invent To Learn Guide To Fun: Makerspace, Classroom, Library, and Home STEM Projects • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
Operation Game: Disney Junior Doc McStuffins Toy Hospital Edition • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
DecorRack 20 Toothbrushes Affordable Bulk Pack of Disposable Manual Tooth Brushes for Travel, Hotel, Guest, Good for Single Use, Detailing, Cleaning -BPA FREE- Plastic Toothbrush (Assorted Set of 20) • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Scissor Caddy with 24 pieces 5" Kids Blunt Scissors with Anti-Microbial (#14606) • Amazon Business $22.49 1 $22.49
AmazonBasics AA Rechargeable Batteries (16-Pack) Pre-charged - Battery Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $22.25 1 $22.25
The Invent to Learn Guide to MORE Fun: Makerspace, Classroom, Library, and Home STEM Projects • Amazon Business $20.04 1 $20.04
Topoox 6 Pack DC 1.5-3V 15000RPM Mini Electric Motor for DIY Toys, Science Experiments • Amazon Business $6.49 3 $19.47
Printworks White Cardstock, 67 lb, 96 Bright, SFI Certified, Perfect for School and Craft Projects, 8.5 x 11 Inch, 250 Sheets (00554) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Ogrmar On/Off Switch 4 x 1.5V AA Battery Case Holder Leads Black w Cap 2Pcs • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97
Energizer Rechargeable AA and AAA Battery Charger (Recharge Pro) with 4 AA NiMH Rechargeable Batteries, Auto-Safety Feature, Over-charge Protection • Amazon Business $13.19 1 $13.19
Crayola 50ct Washable Super Tips Markers 50 Color Variety • Amazon Business $12.31 1 $12.31
Gikfun 10mm LED Emitting Diodes Light Lamp Diffused F10 Round Led for Arduino (Pack of 20pcs) AE1258 • Amazon Business $8.58 1 $8.58
6 Pack 3-24v Piezo Electric Tone Buzzer Alarm dc 3-24 v for Physics Circuits Continuous Sound • Amazon Business $7.88 1 $7.88
DOWELL 10-22 AWG Wire Stripper,Wire Crimper And Multi-Function Hand Tool，Professional Handle Design And Refined Craftsmanship. • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Acerich 300 Pcs Colored Pipe Cleaners Chenille Stems for DIY Art Craft Decorations (6 mm x 12 inch) • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Eco-Products ECOEPCC12GSPK GreenStripe Cold Cups, Compostable Plastic PLA (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $6.79 1 $6.79
Scotch Sure Start Shipping Packaging Tape, 1.88 x 38.2 Yards, 2 Rolls and 1 Dispenser (3450S-2-1RD) • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97
King Arthur Flour, Measure for Measure Flour, Gluten Free, 1 Pound • Amazon Business $5.77 1 $5.77
Scotch Permanent Mounting Tape, 1 Inch x 125 Inches • Amazon Business $5.67 1 $5.67
DECORA 500 Pieces 6mm -12mm Black Wiggle Googly Eyes with Self-Adhesive • Amazon Business $3.56 1 $3.56

Materials cost

$493.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$575.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.59

Total project goal

$677.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $677.25

3 Donors

-$339.00

Donations toward project cost

-$288.15

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.85

match offer

-$338.25

Match offer toward project cost

-$287.51

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.74

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