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Mrs. Knowles from Jonesboro GA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

STEAM Paper Robots with Lights!

Help me give my students supplies to create paper robots which will light-up in a Theatre Room.

  • 1 donor
  • $216 still needed

expires Aug 14

  • 1 donor
  • $216 still needed
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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 Project

This project will combine science, art and engineering to create Paper Robots. Students have been studying electricity and currents in their science class. This STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) project will allow students to explore their creativity through creating a robot character and then put their science knowledge to the test as they use wire tape to create a circuit that lights up the robot.

Paper robots are a creative way for students to practice their science and engineering skills in an artistic project.

Students will love creating a robot that actually works. They will be able to apply practical skills into their creativity. The goal of the project will teach students how circuits in electricity work, while also encouraging creativity.

Mrs. Knowles
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Voniko 3 Volt CR2032 Battery 10 Pack – Lithium Batteries – 2032 Button Battery Flat – 7 Years Shelf Life • Amazon Business $4.99 13 $64.87
Sharpie Super Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, Dozen (33001) • Quill.com $21.41 3 $64.23
Zehhe Copper Foil Tape with Double-Sided Conductive - EMI Shielding,Stained Glass,Soldering,Electrical Repairs,Paper Circuits,Grounding (1/4inch - 2packs) • Amazon Business $8.88 3 $26.64
Blick Sulphite Drawing Papers - 9" x 12", White, 500 Sheets, 60 lb • Blick Art Materials $13.67 1 $13.67
(100 Pcs) MCIGICM 5mm LED Light Diodes, LED Circuit Assorted Kit for Science Project Experiment (Multi-Colored - 5 Color) • Amazon Business $4.99 2 $9.98

Materials cost

$179.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $12.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.37

Total project goal

$275.78

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $275.78

1 Donor

-$60.00

Donations toward project cost

-$51.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.00

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 $215.78

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