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Ms. Dykstra from New Berlin IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Refresh Our Library With Makerspace Equipment

My students need access to Makerspace equipment to encourage STEM experiences and thinking.

  • $587 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

Our students come from a blend of rural and suburban communities. They are inquisitive and love new challenges. We love to give them new opportunities and they have enjoyed doing such activities as Hour of Code.

The world is rapidly changing, and students will need new skills to succeed in the workplace.

We want to update our library to give students an opportunity to interact with STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) equipment. Our goal is to create a Makerspace for kids to explore these skills in a fun way.

However, we currently do not have any makerspace equipment. Your donation would have a huge impact on our students.

My Project

Students will gain hands-on experience with STEM materials. Students will be challenged to think creatively to build with the materials provided. Students will gain skills that will possibly help them with future careers. Students will be given down time to chill out, but productively learn at the same time. The Snap Circuits equipment will give students the opportunity to explore how electronic components work. The cubelets robotic blocks will give students the opportunity to build their own robots. The marble run will give students a chance to troubleshoot to build structures. The Makedo build your own rally car will give students the opportunity to engage with hands on materials to build a working, 3D creation. The Maker Studio gear kit will encourage engineering skills and will provide a variety of projects for students to interact with.

Students will work collaboratively with each other to build and create.

Students will be able to share their creations with each other and this will also be a showcase for the community. The school library will be revitalized as a space for students to think critically and students will enjoy the experience.

Ms. Dykstra
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snap Circuits Extreme SC-750R Student Electronics Training Program • Amazon Business $127.42 2 $254.84
Cubelets SIX robot blocks • Amazon Business $145.00 1 $145.00
Marbulous-Translucent Marble Run (48 pieces plus 16 marbles) • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Makedo Ready to Build Rally Car Cardboard Construction Tools Kit • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
ThinkFun Maker Studio - Gears Building Kit • Amazon Business $17.93 1 $17.93

Materials cost

$461.71

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$498.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.00

Total project goal

$586.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $586.64

6 Donors

-$496.89

Donations toward project cost

-$477.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$64.75

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 $0.00

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