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Ms. Pitches from Reno, NV is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Otto Robots for Hands on Programming Experience

Help me give my students the hands on computer science experience with 3D printing and robotics using electronics including servos to make them move and dance, and sensors to allow them to follow and navigate around obstacles

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Pitches's classroom raised $471

This project is fully funded

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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 Students

I teach 9th - 12th graders at a school where students struggle with motivation. This year especially with distance learning engagement is low. Computer Science should be fun and exciting, but without the ability to physically see your program have an effect on something they do not see the importance of it. When I've mentioned robotics, I see a light in many students eyes, yet I only have one robot available for them to program. With 4 classes of 30 students, 1 robot is not enough. Please help me have students re-engage through the use of robots that can be coded in class.

My Project

We have been programming in python, but the students are missing the opportunity to see how a physical object can respond to the program they type. Seeing text on the screen is not the same as watching something move.

The electronics and PLA filament will allow my students to work in small groups to print, assemble, and program these introductory robots to dance, move respond to light, sense their surroundings, and beep to show they are happy.

This will allow them introduction to another coding language as well as learning elements of physical computing and 3D printing!

Ms. Pitches North Valleys High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half of 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Miuzei 10 pcs SG90 Servo Motor, Micro Servo 9G SG90 Kit for RC Robot Arm/Walking Helicopter Airplane Car Boat Control, Micro Servos for Arduino Project • Amazon Business $17.99 5 $89.95
WYPH Ultrasonic Module HC-SR04 Distance Measuring Ranging Sensor for Arduino UNO for Mega R3 for Mega2560 Duemilanove Nano Robot Pack of 10pcs • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Organizer for Nano I/O Expansion Sensor Shield Module for Arduino UNO R3 Nano V3.0 / Nano Pro Compatible UNO R1 Duemilanove 2009 (5pcs) • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Miuzei 10 pcs SG90 Servo Motor, Micro Servo 9G SG90 Kit for RC Robot Arm/Walking Helicopter Airplane Car Boat Control, Micro Servos for Arduino Project • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
3D Printer PLA Filament 1.75mm, LABISTS Plastic 3D Printing PLA Filament Bundle 1kg/2.2lb, 0.25KG/Spool 4 Colors (White, Red, Black, Blue) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
REXQualis 120pcs Breadboard Jumper Wires 20cm Length Dupont Wire Kit 40pin Male to Female, 40pin Male to Male, 40pin Female to Female for Arduino/DIY/Raspberry Pi 2 3 • Amazon Business $6.13 5 $30.65
4 x 1.5V AA Batteries Battery Holder Wire Leads • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
Gikfun 5V 2 Terminals Passive Electronic Buzzer for Arduino (Pack of 10pcs) EK2146 • Amazon Business $6.28 3 $18.84
RLECS 35-Pack 6 Pin Micro Push Button Switch Assortment Set DIY Electronic Switch 7 Values 5.8x5.8mm 7x7mm 8x8mm 8.5x8.5mm Self-Locked/Lock-Free Square Style Tact Switch • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$338.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$399.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.57

Total project goal

$470.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $470.46

2 Donors

-$420.46

Donations toward project cost

-$357.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.07

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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