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Ms. Willingham from Durham, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tangible Programing With Micro:bits

Help me give my students Microbits and a storage case to allow them to engage with coding and electronics.

  • $550 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

This project expired on July 4, 2025.

My Project

The micro:bit is a pocket-sized computer that can be used for tangible programming. It has many input and output features, including lights, sounds, and sensors. Students can use the micro:bit to create hands-on projects that help them learn to code.

Micro:bits help students learn by providing a hands-on, tangible ways to engage with coding and electronics, allowing them to see the direct results of their code through the device's physical outputs, which fosters a deeper understanding of programming concepts while encouraging creativity and problem-solving skills through real-world applications.

Students can physically interact with the micro:bit, seeing immediate results from their code on the LED display or through sensor inputs. This helps solidify their understanding of programming concepts.

Microbit projects often involve combining different STEM disciplines like electronics, physics, and computer science, allowing students to apply their knowledge across various areas.

My students love to use new tools to explore STEM concepts and Micro:bits would be the perfect addition to our STEM curriculum.

Ms. Willingham Southwest Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

Durham, NC View local requests

More than half 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

657 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BBC micro:bit v2 Club Pack (10x) • Amazon Business $180.00 2 $360.00
Fireproof Safe Photo Storage Box with 18 Inner 4" x 6" Clear Photo Cases, Portable Photo Organizer with Lock for Picture, Collapsible Photo Container with Handle and 18 Boxes 4 Sheet Label Stickers • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$399.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $31.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$467.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.45

Total project goal

$549.64

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