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Ms. Rae from Madison, WI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Build Robots!

Help me give my students supplies to create robots! Students love programming robots and are now interested in creating robots. Please help our students become scientists, engineers, and inventors through moving from consumers to creators.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Rae's classroom raised $444

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students are readers and explorers. Their excitement to read engaging books is clear. They also love to make and create. Our students are artists. They are very active. We want to give our students opportunities to authentically share their learning. Our student population is diverse. Our population breakdown: 26.7% African American, 26.3% Hispanic/Latino, 30.8% White, and 11.5% two or more races. 63.4% of our students are economically disadvantaged. 12.4 of our students have disabilities. 26.1% of our students have limited English proficiency. Students in Kindergarten and First grade learn half their day in English and half of their day in Spanish.

Our students are very active, intelligent, creative, and determined.

Each year we will add another grade of dual language immersion (DLI) classes until there is at least one section of DLI within each grade level. Finally, we are a nationally recognized Welcoming School and we intentionally teach ally behavior especially by supporting the LGBT community and individuals.

My Project

Students here are lucky to have robots they can program.  Through coding and programing, students are growing and learning.  Now students want to create robots.  

Students want to build robots.

In order to create robots, students need motors, wires, and cups. Building robots empower students.  Students demonstrate diverse skills when building and making. We will use this project to make robots called Scribble Bots.

Skills that require creation are not always present during traditional subjects.  Students shine when we create lesson and units based on their interest and skills.  Students now want to learn how to build robots.  Your donation will help students soar.

Ms. Rae Schenk Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

450 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
EUDAX 15set Rectangular DC Motor Mini Electric Motor 1.5-3V 24000RPM with 9.8" Lead Wires with 2 x 1.5V AA Battery Holder Case and Motor Mounting Bracket Holder for DIY Toys • Amazon Business $30.79 3 $92.37
Do A Dot Art! Marker Ultra Bright Washable Markers • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96
PP OPOUNT 14 Colors Gimp Bracelet Scoubidou String Plastic Lacing Cord with 30 Pcs Snap Clip Hooks, 30Pcs Key Chain Ring Clips, 20 Pcs Lobster Clasps for Friendship Bracelets, Jewelry Making DIY Craft • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
AmazonBasics AA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 48 • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
EUDAX 15 Pcs Rectangular DC Motor Mini Electric Motor 1.5-3V 24000RPM with 9.8" Lead Wires with Motor Mounting Bracket Holder for DIY Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Hefty Disposable Plastic Cups in Assorted Colors - 16 Oz, 100Count • Amazon Business $4.44 5 $22.20
24 Rolls Washi Masking Tape Set,Decorative Craft Tape Collection for DIY and Gift Wrapping,by Mooker • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
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 1 $12.99
4 Pack Copper Foil Tape with Conductive Adhesive for EMI Shielding, Slug Repellent, Paper Circuits, Electrical Repairs, Grounding(1/4inch) • Amazon Business $10.38 1 $10.38
EUDAX 10 Pcs Micro DC Motor 2mm Shaft Propeller with 3 Vanes 80mm Fan Shape for Fan Leaves Ship Model RC Boat DIY Airplane Science and Education Toys • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$341.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.52

Total project goal

$443.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $443.47

6 Donors

-$421.41

Donations toward project cost

-$376.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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