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Mrs. Linson from New York, NY is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring Computer Science To My Math Class!

My students need a lego robotics kit and expansion pack to complete a class set.

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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 Students

Too often I feel that I am teaching AT my students. To foster a community of active learners I will use LEGO EV3 robotic kits to have students discover mathematic concepts through play and make meaning for themselves. “Play is the highest form of research.” – Albert Einstein

My students are hardworking and eager to learn.

They enjoy hands on projects and inquiry based problems where they make meaning for themselves. My students are incredibly creative and resourceful. The majority of students in my class identify as Latino and have a home language other than English. All students qualify for free lunch, based on Federal standards of poverty. A significant number of my students have special education services as part of their educational plan. They live in the densely populated neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City. They all plan to attend college, and often they will be the first generation in their family to have that opportunity.

My Project

My students need a LEGO robotics kit to explore mathematical concepts through play and discovery, an expansion kit for more options and creativity, and a bin for organization. These probably are not the LEGOs you grew up with! The LEGO Mindstorms is a computer "brick" that can be used to control motors and sensors. By connecting the brick, motor, and sensors with structural LEGOs anyone can build a robot. There is software to program the robot interactions included with each kit. Using these kits, my students will work in design teams to discover and apply mathematic concepts. Students will learn mathematics in practice and not in the abstract. Through hands-on discover, students will develop computer programming and engineering skills. Students will learn how to collaborate by solving problems in teams.I have two projects currently planned. In "Slowest Car" students will discover gear ratios. The second project will have students program a robot to draw geometric shapes.

My students suffer from a lack of access to equipment as compared to students in more affluent communities.

There is no dedicated computer science course at my school so I incorporate computer programming whenever possible. However, without the proper materials, this can be very difficult. With your generous support I will be able to provide students with an enriched classroom that fosters exploration and discovery in mathematics through teaching robotics and programming.

Mrs. Linson Washington Heights Expeditionary Learning School Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

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
LEGO Mindstorms EV3 31313 • Amazon $349.95 1 $349.95
Lego Ev3 Expansion Set 45560 - New • Amazon $179.95 1 $179.95

Materials cost

$529.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$567.85

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$100.21

Total project goal

$668.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $668.06

4 Donors

-$334.03

Donations toward project cost

-$283.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.10

match offer

-$334.02

Match offer toward project cost

-$283.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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