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Mrs. Dirkse from Detroit, MI is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Munger Challengers Fll Robotics

Help me give my students a fantastic inaugural year for our First LEGO League!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dirkse's classroom raised $895

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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 Project

LEGO Spike, a powerful tool for STEM education, offers a hands-on approach to learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Through its intuitive drag-and-drop programming interface and versatile hardware components, students can design, build, and program their robots. This creative process fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills while allowing students to see the practical applications of STEM concepts.

This project is very special to me because it would introduce STEM activities to my Hispanic/Latinx students.

They don't get exposure to STEM activities and competitions. The engaging nature of LEGO Spike can spark a lifelong passion for learning in female Hispanic students, who are underrepresented in STEM fields. This year is the first year my school has offered an after-school Robotics club for upper elementary students. Over 60 students are choosing to spend time after-school learning about robotics, coding, and team building!

By providing opportunities for exploration, experimentation, and collaboration, LEGO Spike can help bridge the gap between education and real-world challenges, empowering Hispanic students to become innovators and leaders in the future.

Mrs. Dirkse Munger Elementary - Middle 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Set • LEGO Education $399.95 1 $399.95
FP650 Folding Utility Cart Collapsible Portable Rolling Crate Handcart with Stair Climbing Wheels, Telescopic Handle Wear-Resistant 360°Rotate Wheel Noiseless for Teacher Office Grocery (Khaki) • Amazon Business $89.99 2 $179.98
LEGO Education SPIKE Prime Expansion Set • LEGO Education $139.95 1 $139.95

Materials cost

$719.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$760.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.24

Total project goal

$894.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $894.92

1 Donor

-$760.68

Donations toward project cost

-$760.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$134.24

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 $0.00

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