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Ms. Rodriguez from Chicago, IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Computer Programming with Pet Ozobots!

My students need 11 Ozobot 2.0 Bits to learn coding and computer programming.

  • $758 goal

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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

An important job of teaching is to make sure that our students are ready to function and participate in our ever evolving technological world. They need to be problem solvers and think like engineers. I try to show my students idea of STEAM learning by creating a hands-on approach in the classroom.

My 6th grade class is 96% low income in a Title I public elementary school.

We're a high needs school in a high needs community trying to make do with the few resources we have. In my class, I have 54 high energy students that are eager to learn when given the chance. They participate actively and are always asking questions about the world around them. Unfortunately, though, we have a science curriculum that does not have many hands-on options. My students learn about science through reading texts but I want to provide them with a more engaging class experience. Having a hands-on approach is a top priority, especially with my Diverse Learners. I am working around the provided curriculum to make sure that science leaves a lasting impression on every student.

My Project

With 11 Ozobots, my students will be able to learn coding and computer programming. The Ozobots will be used to help my students learn to work together in teams as they learn about robotics while coding using Blockly. As they tinker with their products, they are learning important engineering and problem solving skills. The students are also learning how to persevere and work collaboratively which are important skills to have to be college and career ready.

My students are already thinking about colleges and careers.

In our technology-driven world, understanding how to code, persevere through problems, and work collaboratively are must have skills. Implementing a STEAM and hands-on curriculum will better prepare my students for the careers that will be available to them that require a problem solving, critical thinking approach.

Ms. Rodriguez Falconer Elementary School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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Nearly all 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

54 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ozobot 2.0 Bit, Crystal White • Amazon Business $54.99 6 $329.94
Ozobot 2.0 Bit, Titanium Black • Amazon Business $54.99 5 $274.95

Materials cost

$604.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.07

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$643.96

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.64

Total project goal

$757.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$757.60

1 Donor

-$321.98

Donations toward project cost

-$321.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$378.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$321.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.82

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$56.82

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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