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Mr. Zigweid from Big Timber, MT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Robotics For Rural School

Help me give my students exposure into STEAM based projects. I would like my students to develop technology confidence and abilities that will equip them for future success. This is a fun and engaging tool for STEAM learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Zigweid's classroom raised $931

This project is fully funded

My Project

I teach computer science for a small town in Montana. Budgets are tight and technology is hard to find. This robotics project will give my students the opportunity to have hands on STEAM experiences. We will be able to build problem-solving skills, creativity, collaborations and other skills that are essential for success. One example of what my students can do with these tools is to have my students build mazes and create algorithms to move a robot through the maze. We can also try to build cars or go bowling with our Spheros. The students could set up a miniature golf course and play Code Golf. We can have races and see which team can code the fastest. These little robots bring endless opportunities for students to use their imagination and develop computer science skills.

In general, students from rural communities do not have as many chances to learn about computer science.

My goal is to expose them to as many hands on computer science projects as possible. Hopefully this exposure will help prepare them for the future. At the very least, the problem-solving skills that they gain will propel them towards success in any field that they choose to pursue. Thank you for partnering with us to help raise up tomorrows leaders, problem-solvers, and entrepreneurs.

Mr. Zigweid Big Timber Grade School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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 a third 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

40 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sphero Mini Golf (White) - Coding Robot Ball - Educational Coding and Gaming for Kids and Teens - Bluetooth Connectivity - Interactive and Fun Learning Experience for Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $49.99 15 $749.85

Materials cost

$749.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$791.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.61

Total project goal

$930.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$930.71

1 Donor

-$930.71

Donations toward project cost

-$791.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$139.61

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$0.00

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