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Ms. Thomas from Cleveland, OH is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engineering Innovation Building and Exploring Robotic Arms

Help me give my students the tools to build and program robots, fostering creativity and essential skills for future success.

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My Project

I strive to engage my students with innovative and practical learning experiences. I am excited to introduce a project that encapsulates the essence of hands-on learning: building and programming a robotic arm. This project teaches the fundamentals of robotics and allows students to see their creations come to life.

Your support will give students the tools to learn about robotics and create robots that could someday revolutionize our lives and work.

The heart of our project is the robotic arm, a tool through which students can explore the realms of mechanical engineering and computer programming. Each student will actively construct the arm using high-quality materials, including servos for movement, Arduino boards for control, and MDF, which they will cut on a laser cutter to create custom parts. These activities are designed to deepen their understanding of how various scientific principles apply in building functional technologies.

Your contribution to our project is investing in the future of education and innovation to help nurture the potential of tomorrow's leaders.

Ms. Thomas East Technical High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Cleveland, OH View local requests

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

25 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Arduino Uno REV3 [A000066] • Amazon Business $25.94 6 $155.64
ACEIRMC SG90 Servo Motor Micro Servo 9G Servo Motor for RC Robot Arm Helicopter Airplane Remote Control (5pcs) • Amazon Business $8.59 12 $103.08
3M Arduino UNO USB Data Sync Cable for Arduino Mega 2560 Rev 3 R3 Microcontroller • Amazon Business $7.99 6 $47.94
MIN CI 100 Pcs Super Strong Neodymium Disc Magnets, 8 x 3mm Small Magnets Heavy Duty, Mini Round Rare Earth Magnets, for Locker Industrial Dry Erase Board Whiteboard Fridge Crafts • Amazon Business $16.89 1 $16.89
Furniture EVA Foam Pads 3/4" (19mm) Diameter Round 3M Self Adhesive Protects Furniture and Floors Against Bumps and Scratches 140 Pack - Black • Amazon Business $16.87 1 $16.87
WWZMDiB 6Pcs SYB-170 Mini Breadboard White Breadboard Small Plates + Multicolored Dupont Wire 10pin Male to Male, 10pin Male to Female Breadboard Jumper Wires • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
COATS & CLARK Extra Strong Upholstery Thread, 150-Yard, Black (S964-0900) • Amazon Business $2.99 2 $5.98

Materials cost

$358.38

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$393.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.49

Total project goal

$463.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $463.25

1 Donor

-$224.31

Donations toward project cost

-$201.88

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.43

match offer

-$225.74

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.86

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.20

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 $0.00

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