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Ms. Nudd from Miami, FL is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Clever Contraptions: A STEM Challenge in Creating Complex Machines

Help me give my students materials to tangibly engage in the design and engineering process while building Rube Goldberg machines.

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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 Project

The diverse array of materials I am asking for encourages students to think creatively and innovate as they design and construct their Rube Goldberg machines. They must strategize how to link various components together to achieve a specific chain reaction, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

I seek to foster students' creativity by providing them with the freedom to design and build their own Rube Goldberg machines.

Through this process, they will explore unconventional solutions, experiment with different configurations, and unleash their imaginations.

Your donation will enable students to grasp fundamental principles of physics and engineering through hands-on exploration, applying theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios. They will deepen their understanding of concepts such as energy transfer, momentum, and simple machines.

Ms. Nudd Bowman Ashe Doolin Upper Academy Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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Miami, FL 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

136 students impacted 4donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lewo 1000 PCS Dominoes Set for Kids Wooden Building Blocks Bulk Dominoes Racing Tile Games with Extra 11 Add-on Blocks and Storage Bag • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
KEVA Contraptions: 200 Plank Set • AKJ Education $36.46 1 $36.46
Shooter Glass Marbles Bundle, Pack of 15, 1 inch, with Practical Container • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Hot Wheels - 20-Car Gift Pack - Styles May Vary • Best Buy Education $24.99 1 $24.99
Energizer AA Batteries, Alkaline Power Double A Battery Alkaline, 32 Count • Amazon Business $17.85 1 $17.85
Scotch Double Sided Tape with Tape Dispenser, Craft Supplies, Office and School Supplies for Arts and Crafts, Alternative to Scrapbooking Tape, 0.5 in. x 500 in., 6 Tape Rolls With One Tape Dispenser • Amazon Business $17.17 1 $17.17
Sntieecr 6 Set Electric Motor Kit, Mini Circuit Kit with 25000 RPM DC Motors, AA Battery Holder, Wheel, Electrical STEM Science Kit for Experiment Educational Projects • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$181.43

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.72

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$214.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.79

Total project goal

$251.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $251.94

1 Donor

-$126.94

Donations toward project cost

-$107.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.04

match offer

-$125.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$106.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$18.75

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 $0.00

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