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Ms. Mendez from Chicago, IL is requesting computers & tablets through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM Exploration with Spero Robots

Help me give my students two Spero Mini Robots, storage cases, tape, obstacles, soccer field rug, CS decorations and Fire Tablets with cases to program the robots

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mendez's classroom raised $793

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Imagine an urban school with abandoned train tracks and an unpleasant refuse plant across the street. Our school is located in a high poverty neighborhood where my students are faced with several challenges both in and out of our school. Despite the many problems they face, I am looking to keep my students motivated to master CS concepts via meaningful learning experiences and authentic student driven projects.

My students, after facing much misfortune and hardship, have learned to become resilient and deserve to have the same resources other schools have.

Your gracious donation will help me better implement our Computer Science curriculum to my high need students. There is a severe gap in minorities and women in the Computer Science field. Students will have access use the Fire tablets to program/move the Spero robots around student created routes. The artwork and throw pillows will be displayed to reinforce and promote Computer Science.

Ms. Mendez Benito Juarez Community Academy 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.

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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
IRIS USA 72 Qt. Plastic Storage Container Bin with Secure Lid and Latching Buckles, 4 pack - Pearl, Durable Stackable Nestable Organizing Tote Tub Box Sports General Organization Garage Large • Amazon Business $80.99 1 $80.99
Amazon Fire 7 tablet, 7” display, 16 GB, 10 hours battery life, light and portable for entertainment at home or on-the-go, (2022 release), Denim • Amazon Business $57.66 1 $57.66
Amazon Fire 7 tablet, 7” display, 16 GB, 10 hours battery life, light and portable for entertainment at home or on-the-go, (2022 release), Black • Amazon Business $57.66 1 $57.66
Sphero Mini Soccer: App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 8 & Up - Drive, Game & Code with Play & Edu App • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Sphero Mini (Red) App-Enabled Programmable Robot Ball - STEM Educational Toy for Kids Ages 8 & Up - Drive, Game & Code Play & Edu App… • Amazon Business $55.00 1 $55.00
Visual Art Decor 4 Pieces Retro Left and Right Brain Advantage Canvas Poster Inspiration Motivation Education Science Canvas Prints Wall Art Gallery Modern Office Wall Decor Ready to Hang (12x16x4) • Amazon Business $39.00 1 $39.00
FUNS Soccer Field Kids Play Area Rug, Football Field Carpet, Play Mat for Boys Girls, Home Decor, Sports Theme Room • Amazon Business $33.60 1 $33.60
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Cover (Only compatible with 12th generation tablet, 2022 release) - Black • Amazon Business $27.86 1 $27.86
Amazon Fire 7 Tablet Cover (Only compatible with 12th generation tablet, 2022 release) - Denim • Amazon Business $27.86 1 $27.86
Play Road Tape for Toy Cars & Trains Black Tape 3 Rolls Road Tape 197 inch by 1.9 inch, Packing Traffic Signs Tape Stick to Floors and Walls, Quick Cleanup, for Kids Gift • Amazon Business $12.60 2 $25.20
Funny Computer Programmer Gifts Coding is Like Magic But Real Throw Pillow, 18x18, Multicolor • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Programmer Gifts & Accessories Programming-Computer Science Programmer Throw Pillow, 18x18, Multicolor • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Funny Joke Programming If Coding Headphones Focus T-Shirt T-Shirt • Amazon Business $19.90 1 $19.90
Funny Computer Binary Code Programmer, Developer Geek Gift T-Shirt • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Funny Wall Art Canvas Gift Idea Nerds Engineering Students Data Bits Need More Coffee in Binary Programming Computer Science Engineering Nerdy Next to Coffee Maker | You see bits Engineers see Need More Coffee | Coffee Lovers Ready to Hang Gift Ideas | 8x8 inches Stretched Wrapped Canvas | Exclusive Art Only by Photonability • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Organizer Storage Case Replacement for Sphero Mini The App-Controlled Robot Ball by Aenllosi (Red) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Organizer Storage Case Replacement for Sphero Mini The App-Controlled Robot Ball by Aenllosi (Blue) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
NuPro Clear Screen Protector for Amazon Fire 7 Tablet (12th generation, 2022 release), 2-pack • Amazon Business $13.45 1 $13.45
NuPro Clear Screen Protector for Amazon Fire 7 Tablet (12th generation, 2022 release), 2-pack • Amazon Business $13.45 1 $13.45
CHIYUNS Colored Masking Tape Rolls, 1 inch Wide Total 540 ft Long, Craft Tape Color Painters Tape Colorful Art Tape Rainbow Labeling Tapes Marking Tape for Kids Crafts Moving Classroom, 9 Colors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$624.56

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$673.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$118.92

Total project goal

$792.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $792.80

1 Donor

-$792.80

Donations toward project cost

-$673.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$118.92

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