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Mr. Barresi from Staten Island, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Minds-On Robotics with Lego Mindstorms!

Help me give my students a chance to learn more about robotics and the supplies they need to make it happen!

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My Students

My students are creative and passionate about whatever it is that they do, whether it is theater, music, or sports. They thrive off of challenges and new experiences that allow them to showcase their talents. They are always ready to put their best foot forward and see what they can do.

My students love to challenge themselves and each other as they truly thrive off of friendly competition, both inside and out of the classroom in order to bring out their best work.

My students come from very diverse backgrounds and abilities, but they never let that limit or define them. They are very inclusive and welcoming of all students and I am lucky to be able to work with them and guide them through their learning.

My Project

STEM education has placed a heavy emphasis on problem-solving and engineering practices. Many schools have created robotics programs in order to help students explore this new and exciting learning opportunity that focuses on problem-solving skills, engineering, and collaborative learning. As a new program at my school, many of my students have little to no experience with robotics but are willing and excited to learn.

With these Lego Mindstorm kits, I can help these students start their robotics program and advise them on their new and innovative learning experience, rooted in 21st century thinking and practices.

We are a new club and we have no money to start this program and no supplies to help these students learn more about robotics aside from a single robot that has been donated from a family member. We are looking to eventually compete in nationwide programs, but we need these kits to help learn the basics of robotics instruction so that my students can feed this newfound interest of theirs.

Mr. Barresi New Dorp High School Grades 9-12

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Staten Island, NY 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

30 students impacted 10donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
EV3 Comprehensive Solution 8 Students • LEGO Education $2,599.95 1 $2,599.95

Materials cost

$2,599.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $15.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$39.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,683.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$473.64

Total project goal

$3,157.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $3,157.59

9 Donors

-$3,002.06

Donations toward project cost

-$2,554.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$447.31

match offer

-$152.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$129.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.80

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$3.53

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 $0.00

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