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Mrs. Allen from Southaven, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Robotic Art and STEM

Help me give my students Artie drawing robots to enhance their knowledge of coding, art, and problem solving.

  • $406 goal

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

This project expired on September 5, 2025.

My Project

My gifted students have access to an array of different coding tools and art materials. However, they do not have any hands-on resources that combine the two. During our career unit this spring, one thing I noticed was a lack of skills when using precise measurements and exact models. Graphic design was also a popular topic as was architecture. Our art unit focused on artists using a variety of mediums. We have yet to study art created digitally by computer coding. As technology advances, this form of art will continue to evolve as humans and computers interact.

Drawing robots add another layer to the creative process using collaboration, self-expression, and exploration.

This project will provide students with 4 Artie robots, batteries and drawing paper. Students will use the robots to explore complex patterns, artistic effects, and mechanics. They can experiment with new ideas and different techniques. The drawing robots will provide a fun and engaging way to connect art to computer science, allow those with disabilities to express creativity, and encourage students to think critically. By donating to the project, you will help dozens of children have access to materials they would never be able to use. It is my job to expand there dreams beyond what they think they are capable of achieving. This project gets us all one step closer.

Mrs. Allen Southaven Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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 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

55 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Artie 3000@trade; Robot • Nasco $59.46 4 $237.84
UCreate Mixed Media Art Paper, Heavyweight, 9" x 12", 500 Sheets • Amazon Business $29.50 1 $29.50
Energizer AA Batteries, Alkaline Power Double A Battery Alkaline, 32 Count • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99

Materials cost

$290.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$20.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.35

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$345.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.88

Total project goal

$405.88

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