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Mrs. McHugh from New Orleans, LA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Robots to Conquer the World - Part 3

We need a Wen 4210 drill press with laser, 2 Stanley 25 foot tape measures, 6 Iris 12 quart stack & pull box, an Irwin drill press vise, 4", and Stanley aluminum rivets.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McHugh's classroom raised $326

This project is fully funded

About My Students

Our Robotics team's mission is to uphold the FIRST core values while competing in robotics competitions and giving back to our local community. We represent our school with pride.

Since the team was started 5 years ago, we have come a long way and the team has grown tremendously, in numbers, commitment and success.

We have 7 girls in the team, and a very diverse team that reflects our schools' demographics. (59% minority).

2. During the school 15-16, the team won a regional competition and qualified for World in St. Louis.

3. The team exhibited the robot at the 2016 UNO Journey to Mars and met Dave Lavery in a VIP event.

4. The team won the BeachBot with the partners of their alliance in Gulfport AL a few weeks ago.

5. Rebekah, the team captain was recognized on the Dean's list for FRC, one of the 10 people recognized by this distinction in the world.

6. Rebekah launched the SWENext club at Ben Franklin High School.

The first FIRST core value is: They are a team!

Learning is about problem solving. This is what the world needs: people to solve problems. Robotics will also teach participants important life skills that will be crucial in their professional and personal lives, such as: responsibility, problem solving, decision making, modification skills, goal setting, self-esteem, leadership, logical thinking, troubleshooting, etc.

In Their Own Words

Firstly, thanks to the Robotics Club, physics, computer science, engineering, and mathematics will find practical and fun applications. Robotics will help students to understand a wide range of engineering concepts. Robots will also be used to teach basic software and mechanical engineering. In turn, the acquired skills will constitute a head start as our students enter the work force.

Secondly, we strive to attract young people to the science professions. Robotics will offer one more avenue to convey the idea that science is “cool”. We also strive to attract young women to science. In fact, many young ladies have already signed up for the club.

And finally, the Robotics team will also teach participants important life skills that will be crucial in their professional and personal lives, such as: responsibility, problem solving, decision making, modification skills, goal setting, self-esteem, leadership, logical thinking, troubleshooting, etc.

I am in charge of stocking up on supplies to help build the robot. True, the registration fee to Robotics competition covers the pieces for the robot. However, the "side supplies" are not provided. We need a good saw and connected tools to make parts at the dimensions required by the robot’s existing parts. These tools would make a tremendous difference in the outcome of the fabrication of our robot.

Our team seeks to promote the STEAM fields, to promote First Core values, to be a better team, to encourage others to take on Robotics, to bring girls into engineering and STEAM careers, to organize another First Lego League event, to design and build the best possible robot, and to win competitions.

I am Bekah, the team captain and robot-enthusiast. There are three more females who are team officers. The girls want leadership roles and we are a great asset to the team.

The Team is organized into 3 sub-teams: mechanical, electrical and programming, that all work together to create a fantastic robot. There is a girl on each sub-team, at least.

Our teachers and mentors have a hands-off approach. They mentor but do not do. We are proud of our autonomy.

This project is important to us because robotics is our passion. Tomorrows world will be filled with robots and the world needs young people to invent them. We are these young people who will make that machine that will save lives by providing the medical field with a robot, we are these young people who will send a team to Mars. We need to prepare; that is what we are doing... with your help!

Mrs. McHugh Benjamin Franklin High School Grades 9-12

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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.

New Orleans, LA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
WEN 4210 Drill Press with Laser, 10-Inch • Amazon Business $120.26 1 $120.26
Stanley FMHT74038A FatMax 25 Foot Tape Measure 2PK • Amazon Business $31.00 1 $31.00
IRIS 12 Quart Stack & Pull Box, 6 Pack • Amazon Business $29.86 1 $29.86
IRWIN Drill Press Vise, 4", 226340 • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
Rivets, Aluminum, 3/16" x 1" Inch, (6-16), Choose Size, Gap (.75 - 1)" (100 Pack), Blind Rivet By Bolt Dropper. • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Stanley Paa610-5B Aluminum Rivets 3/16 Inch X 5/8 Inch, Pack of 50(Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $5.73 1 $5.73

Materials cost

$223.82

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$276.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$48.84

Total project goal

$325.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $325.60

3 Donors

-$162.80

Donations toward project cost

-$138.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.42

match offer

-$162.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$138.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.42

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