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Mr. Gibson from Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learn the Basics of Engineering with Mini Robots

Help me give my students fifty Bristlebots kits to learn about basic engineering, motor, circuits, and principals of balance.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I am writing to request your generous support for our initiative aimed at providing STEM equipment to the bright young minds attending our Title One middle school .

The Bristle Bots are innovative educational tools that enable students to construct simple robots from scratch.

Each kit contains all the necessary components for building these miniature marvels, including bristle brushes, vibrating motors, and batteries. By providing our students with access to Bristle Bots, we aim to create an engaging and hands-on learning experience that will significantly impact their academic journey in the following ways:

1. Encouraging Creativity and Critical Thinking: As students assemble and experiment with the Bristle Bots, they will develop problem-solving skills and foster creativity, as they explore various designs and techniques to make their robots move and accomplish different tasks.

2. Fostering Teamwork and Collaboration: Working on projects such as building Bristle Bots fosters a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among students, encouraging them to collaborate, share ideas, and learn from one another.

3. Enhancing Technological Literacy: Bristle Bots provide an exciting gateway into the world of robotics and automation, equipping our students with fundamental knowledge of technological concepts and principles.

4. Increasing Interest in STEM Fields: Early exposure to STEM-related activities like Bristle Bots can ignite a lasting passion for these disciplines, leading to increased interest in pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

I humbly request your support in making a difference in the lives of our minority middle school students

Mr. Gibson Mater Academy East Grades 6-8

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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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bristlebot Kits • Brown Dog Gadgets $100.00 2 $200.00

Materials cost

$200.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.48

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$252.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.56

Total project goal

$297.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $297.04

3 Donors

-$297.04

Donations toward project cost

-$252.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$44.56

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