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Ms. Ruggiero from Chicago IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning Logic and Code Through Arcade Games!

Help me give my students a creative and engaging experience to learn logic and coding with a ELECFREAKS Arcade Controller for Microbits!

  • 2 donors
  • $1,115 still needed

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My Project

Join us in transforming our classroom into a dynamic Makerspace, where creativity knows no bounds! Our students are eager to explore the exciting world of design thinking, tinkering, and innovation, and we need your support to make it happen.

Imagine a space where young minds can unleash their imagination, turning ideas into reality through hands-on projects.

With your generous donation, we aim to equip our Makerspace with cutting-edge tools, materials, and technology, providing a nurturing environment for students to become the innovators of tomorrow.

Your contribution will directly impact the educational journey of our students, fostering skills like problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking.

Every dollar brings us closer to creating a Makerspace that will inspire and empower generations to come.

Ms. Ruggiero
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELECFREAKS microbit Retro Makecode Arcade for STEM Education, Micro:bit Joystick Programming Learning Machine Supports Remote Control and Creat Games(Without Micro:bit) • Amazon Business $28.30 30 $849.00
GeeekPi BBC Micro:bit V2.2 Board with Micro USB Cable and Battery Holder for Coding and Programming(Not Include Batteries) • Amazon Business $27.69 5 $138.45

Materials cost

$987.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,032.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$182.16

Total project goal

$1,214.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,214.42

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

A family that cares about teachers match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $1,114.42

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