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Mrs. Thornton from Louisville KY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Lego Mindstorm Robots!

My students need LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 Robot sets to build and program!

  • $1,949 goal

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My Students

My wonderful 6th and 7th grade students are eager to learn. The Technology and Career Studies class are willing to put in the work, and they are not afraid take risks with any new project.

These bright middle school kids love using all types of technology.

Our students come from every zip code in the city, therefore our students are unique and diverse student in regards to ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and ability level. I want to give them meaningful experiences that reflect 21st century skills.

My Project

Step away from the screen and use hands on STEM tools in the classroom! Students can build several different types of robots with this kit, and use the software to make the robot come alive! When using the software that comes with the kits, students drag and drop the programming blocks onto the programming canvas, press 'Play' and see how their robot reacts. Each programming block will make the robot respond in a specific way, and by combining them you can make the robot walk, talk, shoot, grab or do whatever they can imagine! I want to teach my students how to program using Lego Mindstorm kits because it is developmentally appropriate, improves socialization, increases engagement and improves the level of rigor.

Kids learn best through play, and my students will love to work with these robots!

This kit will move students away from the lonely interface of a computer screen and into active collaboration with each other. Robotics encourages students to touch, build, and measure. This will challenge them use higher order thinking skills like evaluation, application, analysis, and synthesis. All of these jobs skills will be required in the 21st century.

Mrs. Thornton
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO(r) Mindstorms EV3 (31313) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $349.99 4 $1,399.96
Energizer Recharge AA Batteries (4 Pack) • Kaplan Early Learning Company $15.26 6 $91.56
70 Quart Storage Container with Lid • Kaplan Early Learning Company $18.66 4 $74.64
Energizer Universal Charger • Kaplan Early Learning Company $35.66 1 $35.66

Materials cost

$1,601.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,655.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$292.21

Total project goal

$1,948.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,948.06

35 Donors

-$1,669.24

Donations toward project cost

-$1,439.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$230.14

match offer

-$255.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$23.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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