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Mrs. Melvin from Fayetteville, NC is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Rolling into the Tech World

My students need sphero robots to help them learn the basics of programming and to engage in STEM projects.

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My Students

I believe that students must be genuinely engaged in their learning if it is going to be meaningful and long-lasting. This engagement can come in various forms, but one consistent way to make learning exciting is to integrate hands-on lessons.

Our students have school pride that is contagious.

Approximately 547 children attend my school and identify mostly as Multiracial, Black, non-Hispanic, and Asian. 100% of the students here receive free breakfast and lunch. We are also a Title I school with at least 75% of our school's students coming from low-income families. Our school is part of a huge military community. We have a well-maintained school with a loving, caring administrator, as well as teachers and support staff who do everything within their power to see that the needs of the students are met. We put students first. My students work very hard and are excited about learning. Everyone is valued, and we do all we can to provide what each child needs.

My Project

This project will enable me to introduce Computer Science Discoveries in the classroom to promote computer programming. The iPad and equipment will allow the students to learn to code.

Learning to code in school is more popular than ever, and it's never been easier for teachers to get started.

What's more, coding can teach students skills that apply across the curriculum, beyond computer science. The iPads will allow students a portable way to complete learn-to-code lessons that empower students to become producers, not just consumers, of digital media. The students will learn the necessity of computer programming in our society.

The project will allow us to begin an introduction to computer science. In the classroom, we will take a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. Students are empowered to create authentic artifacts and engage with CS as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun.

The military students will have a special proclivity to this project, as it will allow them to learn with other military students across the country.

Mrs. Melvin Lewis Chapel Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Fayetteville, NC View local requests

Nearly all 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple iPad with WiFi, 32GB, Gold (2017 Model) • Amazon Business $300.90 1 $300.90
Sphero - Star Wars BB-8? App-Enabled Droid • Best Buy Education $129.99 1 $129.99
Sphero SPRK+ STEAM Educational Robot • Amazon Business $119.00 1 $119.00
On Ear Headphones, Vogek Lightweight and Foldable On Ear Headphones with 1.5M Tangle-Free Cord and Microphone - Red • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
iPad Mini 4 Case,iPad Mini 4 Retina Case,BENTOBEN 3 IN 1 Hybrid [Soft&Hard] Heavy Duty Rugged Stand Cover Shockproof Anti-slip Anti-Scratch Full-body Protective Cases for iPad Mini 4,Black/Red • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$578.87

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $45.15

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$662.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.95

Total project goal

$779.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $779.65

1 Donor

-$389.82

Donations toward project cost

-$331.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.47

match offer

-$389.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$331.35

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.47

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