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Mr. Smith from Bakersfield, CA is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Robotics in the Central Valley

My students need motors, chargers, controllers, and other robotics materials to compete in robotics competition as well tools to aid in this design/construction.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Smith's classroom raised $1,722

This project is fully funded

My Students

My students study Physics and Engineering. We also have a large focus on Robotics as a way to apply STEM principles in an engaging way. As we expand our program, there is a need to expand our inventory of parts to keep up with this demand.

My students come from a variety of backgrounds and are all bright and capable of great things.

Recently there has been a sharp upturn in students who cannot afford to bring the necessary materials, and need our help. They study Physics and Engineering and need access to the expanded support technology that we can provide. They compete in regional events in engineering design and physics and cannot do so without these tools. My students are dedicated and spend countless hours before and after school as well as at lunch working on their projects. As they work on more advanced projects, we need to be able to have access to the parts that we do have.

My Project

Every year, students compete in the VEX robotics championships and my students would love the chance to join them. We already have the basic parts and have used them to create everything from line-following and maze-solving robots to working scale model elevators. These competition items allow a greater number of students to begin competing. These students are using robotics as a method to learn more about science and math. The students will learn how to do basic computer programming and a good deal of design and structure. Students will also use simple machines and other basic physics concepts to achieve their goals. With these robotics parts, students will be able to learn more advanced programming and building techniques. To keep these parts organized and available for all the students, we need to add these resources to our classroom.

This request will allow my students to have the materials necessary to compete with schools that have many more resources and tools available to them.

We have worked very hard to work with other grants to get the parts, but now we need a way to keep them accessible. Very few things are as exciting for a teacher as when the students see their projects start to work for the first time. These students have the chance to grow and learn with these wonderful projects. Just give them the chance.

Mr. Smith Centennial High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

150 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
2-Wire Motor 393 • VEX Robotics, Inc. $14.99 20 $299.80
Smart Charger v2 • VEX Robotics, Inc. $16.99 16 $271.84
Motor Controller 29 • VEX Robotics, Inc. $9.99 20 $199.80
Aluminum C-Channel 1x5x1x35 (6-pack) • VEX Robotics, Inc. $44.99 3 $134.97
Aluminum C-Channel 1x2x1x35 (6-pack) • VEX Robotics, Inc. $34.99 3 $104.97
Stanley 84-114 3 Piece Basic 6-Inch Slip Joint, 6-Inch Long Nose, and 6-Inch Diagonal Plier Set • Amazon Business $9.89 8 $79.12
Aluminum C-Channel 1x5x1x25 (6-pack) • VEX Robotics, Inc. $39.99 1 $39.99
Dynamite Screwdriver: #0 Phillips • Amazon Business $4.98 8 $39.84
Battery Charger Power Cord - North America (Type A) • VEX Robotics, Inc. $1.99 16 $31.84
Aluminum C-Channel 1x2x1x25 (6-pack) • VEX Robotics, Inc. $29.99 1 $29.99
Stanley 33-425 Powerlock 25-Foot by 1-Inch Measuring Tape - Original • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$1,244.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $56.42

Sales tax

 $113.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,463.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$258.19

Total project goal

$1,721.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,721.24

3 Donors

-$1,721.24

Donations toward project cost

-$1,463.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$258.19

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