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Ms. Porter from Nashville, TN is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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More Than Robots With Legos Part 2

My students need 4 iPad minis with cases, headphones, and Lego Mindstorms kit for the FIRST Lego League Club.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Porter's classroom raised $1,194

This project is fully funded

My Students

Science should be fun and science should be challenging. Science must be taught in such a way that students form a lifelong love of the subject matter and, hopefully, pursue a career in the science field. I teach seventh-grade science at a magnet middle school in a downtown urban area. I have 103 diverse learners who are taught using a hands-on, inquiry-based science curriculum.

My students are diverse.

Our school has many nationalities represented. My students are high achieving and from various different economic backgrounds. Our school is considered a school of need according to the number of students who qualify financially for free lunch programs.

Some students come to school hungry and are not truly concerned with what we have to teach them because they are overwhelmed by the thoughts of where their next meal may come from. Other students question if we actually have something to teach them that will truly make a difference in their lives. While still others wonder, if learning can truly be fun.

My Project

Sarah, one of my 7th graders, mentioned to me that another school had the FIRST LEGO League at their school and the students were able to use the LEGO EV3 robot kit and the requested iPads to compete in challenges. That led the students to inquire about receiving this program too. Students should always have access to new technology and experiences without worrying about finances or being at a high poverty school deciding whether or not the students can obtain the learning experience.

The FIRST LEGO League is a national program that challenges students to build a robot and program them to accomplish missions like obstacles in the field.

My teams will spend months meeting 5-10 hours a week designing and planning for this event. They will learn team work, cooperation, design techniques, programming skills, documentation and communication. They are judged on their robot performance, teamwork and research presentation. This year's topic is "Hydro Dynamics" where students are challenged to find solutions to issues involving water. This will also raise their environmental awareness.

My teams will put their heart and souls into getting ready. They need your generous donations so they can focus on the preparations for competition. They can't compete without the required LEGO MindStorms expansion kits and the 4 iPads with headphones and cases to keep them safe. Your generous donation will inspire my students. They will excitedly look forward to each competition knowing you made it possible to attend. They will learn 21st century skills, help the environment, and have fun.

Ms. Porter Rose Park Magnet Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nashville, TN View local requests 150 students impacted 5donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad Mini FD528LL/A - MD528LL/A (16GB, Wi-Fi, Black) (Certified Refurbished) • Amazon Business $172.99 4 $691.96
LEGO Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Building Kit (847 Piece) • Amazon Business $159.95 1 $159.95
Beats Powerbeats 2 Wired In-Ear Headphone - Black (Certified Refurbished) - WIRED • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
HDE iPad Mini Kids Case Shockproof Handle Stand Cover for Apple iPad Mini 2/3 Retina (Light Pink) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98

Materials cost

$969.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,014.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$179.02

Total project goal

$1,193.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,193.45

3 Donors

-$594.08

Donations toward project cost

-$509.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$84.61

match offer

-$594.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$504.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$89.11

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.30

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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