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Mr. Stock from Olathe, KS is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Maker Space: A New Generation Of Tinkerers And Creators

My students need littleBits electronic kits, LED's, motors, battery holders, etc. for our maker space.

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My Students

The joy of teaching 6th graders is hearing their off-the wall ideas. Their imaginations run a mile a minute, and they are constantly coming up with new ideas and inventions. However, most of their ideas are stuck in the dreaming phase. They need supplies to make some of their ideas a reality.

My students are 6th graders at a Title I Middle School and come from a wide range of backgrounds.

Many of them come from poverty and have little access to technology outside of school. They love to dream big and aren't afraid to take risks. Most importantly, they have a passion for anything they set their minds to, and they aren't afraid to explore the farthest reaches of their imaginations'.

My Project

The materials provided will jump start our classroom Maker Space. A Maker Space is a space/time each day where students will be able to explore/create anything their imagination can come up with. A fully stocked Maker Space will provide them with resources and inspiration to create whatever they can dream up. Through their explorations they will learn the basics of electricity, circuitry, and some basic computer coding. They will use this new knowledge to create everything from miniature robots to their own electronic board games. If they can dream it, we can figure out a way to create it. Most importantly, they will learn teamwork, collaboration, and problem solving skills. Through their projects they will develop perseverance and a sense of accomplishment.

This project will give the students an opportunity to accomplish things they never thought were possible.

They will use new technologies they never thought they could master. And ultimately they will come back fired up and ready to tackle their next project.

Mr. Stock Santa Fe Trail Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Olathe, KS 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
littleBits Electronics Premium Kit • Amazon $149.00 1 $149.00
MaKey MaKey The Original Invention Kit for Everyone • Amazon $49.95 2 $99.90
CanaKit Raspberry Pi Ultimate Starter Kit (Over 35 Components: Raspberry Pi + WiFi Dongle + 8GB SD Card + Case + Power Supply and many more) • Amazon $74.99 1 $74.99
MOTORS ELEC PKG/3 • Frey Scientific $7.16 4 $28.64
LEADS TEST 16'' PLATED PACK OF 6 • Frey Scientific $8.06 3 $24.18
Belkin 36-Piece Demagnetized Computer Tool Kit with Case (Black) • Amazon $22.79 1 $22.79
1/4 inch x 55 yds Copper Foil Tape - (6mm x 50m) - EMI Shielding Conductive Adhesive • Amazon $11.25 2 $22.50
Duracell Coppertop 40 AA Batteries MN1500 Alkaline • Amazon $18.75 1 $18.75
Duracell Procell 9 Volt Batteries, Pack of 12 • Amazon $17.30 1 $17.30
75 x 3mm Red Green Yellow Assorted Color LED Light Emitting Diodes • Amazon $5.39 3 $16.17
Tinkering: Kids Learn by Making Stuff • Amazon $15.47 1 $15.47
Super Scratch Programming Adventure!: Learn to Program By Making Cool Games • Amazon $14.87 1 $14.87
Breadboard jumper wire 75pcs pack • Amazon $4.75 3 $14.25
BREADBOARD 830 TEST POINTS • Frey Scientific $12.83 1 $12.83
GLASSES SAFETY X300 CLEAR LENS EACH • Frey Scientific $1.21 10 $12.10
J&L 60 Watts Soldering Iron, UL listed • Amazon $8.95 1 $8.95
Alpha Fry AT-31604 60-40 Rosin Core Solder (4 Ounces) • Amazon $8.20 1 $8.20
BATTERY HOLDER AA-CELL DOUBLE W/WIRE • Frey Scientific $0.77 10 $7.70
BATTERY HOLDER 9V LEAD ONLY W/WIRE • Frey Scientific $0.63 10 $6.30
WIRE RED 22 AWG SOLID 25 FT 884420 • Frey Scientific $2.21 1 $2.21

Materials cost

$577.10

Vendor shipping charges

 $11.28

Sales tax

 $40.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$667.73

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$117.83

Total project goal

$785.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $785.56

3 Donors

-$678.98

Donations toward project cost

-$667.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$106.58

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