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
I am the Library Media Specialist at my school. My school is an elementary school located in an inner city. Over ninety-eight percent of our students receive free lunch. Our school is located in a high poverty area with over eighty percent of the residents living below the poverty line and receiving state services.
Students view our school as a safe haven and look for opportunities to explore challenges.
My students need to be exposed to 21st century learning. Maker education fosters curiosity, tinkering, and iterative learning, which in turn leads to better thinking through better questioning. confidence, and natural collaboration. Ultimately, the outcome of maker education and educational makerspaces leads to determination, independence, creative problem solving, and an authentic preparation for the real world by simulating real-world challenges.
My Project
I want to use the requested Magnetic Blocks, Littlebits, and Snap Circuits and other STEM building resources to create a space where students can have the flexibility to create, engage, and explore. STEM Makerspaces within schools and school libraries provide powerful contexts and opportunities for students to learn and develop new skills. As the makerspace movement “draws upon the innately human desire to make things using our hands and our brains”, the STEM building resources will provide this necessary outlet for my students, fueling engagement, creativity and curiosity at the same time. I feel that students who participate in using Snap Circuits and Magnetic Blocks involves innovation and will be inquisitive, imaginative and motivated. These STEM building resources will boost my students confidence to be more willing to solve real problems that could help people.
STEM Building Makerspace learning can also empower my students, helping them to shift from being passive consumers of information and products to active creators and innovators.
Research states that “Making lets you take control of your life, be more active, and be responsible for your own learning!”
Base Coding Kit | Kids 9+ Learn Real Code Hands-On | Free Lessons and Guides Included!
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$64.99
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$64.99
TINKERTOY 30 Model Super Building Set – 200 Pieces – For Ages 3+ Preschool Educational Toy (Amazon Exclusive)
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$49.99
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$49.99
Skoolzy Educational Preschool Building Toys - 97pc Kids Construction Engineering Tool Set | Learning Tinker STEM Toys for Boys & Girls Nuts & Bolts Blocks for Kids
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$24.98
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$49.96
IQ BUILDER | STEM Learning Toys | Creative Construction Engineering | Fun Educational Building Toy Set for Boys and Girls Ages 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Year Old | Best Toy Gift for Kids | Top Blocks Game Kit
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$24.77
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$49.54
Magnetic Blocks - 128 pcs Large Set & Storage Box - 3D Building Educational Toys for Boys and Girls - Great for 3+ Years Old Toddlers and Kids - Tiles with Innovative Build Magnets - Great Gift!
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$39.99
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$39.99
Play22 Building Toys For Kids 165 Set - STEM Educational Construction Toys - Building Blocks For Kids 3+ Best Toy Blocks Gift For Boys and Girls - Great Educational Toys Building Sets - Original
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$19.99
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$39.98
Snap Circuits 203 Electronics Exploration Kit | Over 200 STEM Projects | 4-Color Project Manual | 42 Snap Modules | Unlimited Fun
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$37.76
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$37.76
ETI Toys | STEM Learning | Original 101 Piece Educational Construction Engineering Building Blocks Set for 3, 4 and 5+ Year Old Boys & Girls | Creative Fun Kit | Best Toy Gift for Kids Ages 3yr - 6yr
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$35.99
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$35.99
VIAHART Brain Flakes 500 Piece Interlocking Plastic Disc Set | A Creative and Educational Alternative to Building Blocks | Tested for Children's Safety | A Great STEM Toy for Both Boys and Girls!
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$14.99
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$29.98
Materials cost
$398.18
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$27.47
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.97
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$461.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$81.46
Total project goal
$543.08
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$543.08
1 Donor
-$543.08
Donations toward project cost
-$461.62
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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