My students need a cart for storing the computers they use to design and program their robots.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Paskowitz's classroom raised $490
This project is fully funded
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 Students
The students who benefit from my projects are interested in Science and Engineering. I teach Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, and Robotics, so many of them are taking more Science than the District requires. I also manage an after-school makerspace and coach students in several Engineering competitions. Students who participate in these after-school programs are truly passionate about learning how things work and designing new solutions.
"Righty-tighty, lefty loosey" - This is one of the first things high school students learn when they first enter the makerspace.
Many have never had the opportunity to turn a wrench or a screwdriver or to drill a hole through a piece of metal or wood. After their first year, not only do they know the names of tools and how to use them; they are able to work independently to design and build their own projects.
Students are free to make their own projects, or they can participate in organized projects. Earlier this year, students designed, built, and raced a hydrogen-powered R/C car. They’re currently building a solar-powered boat that they’ll race in May. Their goal is to start a Robotics team next year, and to have an impactful rookie Robotics season.
My Project
We're starting a new Robotics team at our school, and that requires computers. We use computers to create 3D models and renderings as we design our robots, and to program their behaviors once they're built. We're acquiring laptops and tablets from various sources, but we need a way to store and charge them neatly and securely.
We need a charging cart that will provide a great way to organize our computers, lock them up, and store them overnight.
Since this cart is wheeled, we'll also be able to take our computers to workshops and competitions. This school has several students who hope to pursue careers in Engineering, and the new Robotics and Engineering team represents the first opportunity they've had to practice the real engineering skills of designing, building, and programming.
More than three‑quarters of 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
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