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Mrs. Preston from Nashville TN is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Robots, Arduinos, and Raspberry Pis, Oh My!

My students need technology in the form of robotics and programming to experience potential future careers!

  • $484 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Our students are fierce explorers, curious academics, and enthusiastic seekers! While the backgrounds of our students vary widely, their commitment to their education is unyielding. They dream of being astrophysicists, obstetricians, computer programmers and graphic designers.

My students are kind and their integrity is unquestionable.

They practice reflection and strive to constantly improve themselves through their classwork, relationships and extracurricular activities. My students remind me that their is hope for the future because they will be in charge of it.

My Project

The value of a school Maker Space can not be understated. Research shows that students who have access to a maker space learning environment have increased problem solving skills and a feeling of empowerment. As one of our district's selected STEAM pilot schools, this type of environment is essential, but is a new experience for all of us.

Authentic, hands-on learning is the most valuable thing a child can receive.

The use of the Arduinos, raspberry pis and miniature robot kits will provide students an interactive way to develop their skills, ranging from electronics wiring, computer programming, and robot building. These materials are the key to creating a hands-on and motivating environment that will begin our journey to true real-life problem solving.

Mrs. Preston
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Elegoo Mega 2560 Project The Most Complete Ultimate Starter Kit w/ TUTORIAL for Arduino Mega2560 UNO Nano • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Hexbug VEX Robotics Bundle: SNAP SHOT, CROSSBOW, CATAPULT (3 packs) • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Ultimate Starter Kit - 32 GB Edition • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3 Complete Starter Kit - 32 GB Edition • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99

Materials cost

$374.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$410.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.45

Total project goal

$483.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$483.02

2 Donors

-$483.02

Donations toward project cost

-$410.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.45

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$0.00

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