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Mr. Clayton from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Removing Barriers to STEM Success

Help me give my students tools and robot kits to help them be successful in all our robotics leagues.

  • $2,212 goal

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My Project

Our robotics team now has 42 members and we are running low on materials, tools, and robot kits. The printer, acrylic, and filament will help us develop our rapid prototyping skills allowing the students to transition through the iterative cycle faster and more effectively.

These materials will help the students become a more competitive team in the First Tech Challenge (FTC) and Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) leagues.

The robot kits will allow for more students to have hands on the robots at all times and the tools will help the students modify and improve their creations.

We have a great group of kids that are very motivated and dedicated to learning about robotics. With your help, I want to make sure that I am providing them with all the material and tools they need so that they can reach their full potential.

Mr. Clayton
Grades 9-12
    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

    This project will reach 42 students.

    25 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson EcoTank ET-3830 Wireless Color All-in-One Cartridge-Free Supertank Printer with Scan, Copy, Auto 2-Sided Printing and Ethernet – The Perfect Printer Productive Families,White • Amazon Business $329.99 1 $329.99
WORKPRO 408-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, General Household Home Repair Tool Kit with 3-Drawer Heavy Duty Metal Box, Hand Tool Kit Set 1 Pack • Amazon Business $187.99 1 $187.99
KEYESTUDIO Smart Car Robot,4WD Programmable DIY Starter Kit for Arduino for Uno R3,Electronics Programming Project/STEM Educational/Science Coding Robot for Teens Adults,15+ • Amazon Business $65.96 2 $131.92
DYMO Industrial Label Maker | RhinoPRO 5200 Label Maker, Time-Saving Hot Keys, Prints Fast, Durable Label Maker for Job Sites and Heavy-Duty Labeling Jobs • Amazon Business $125.29 1 $125.29
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill and Impact Driver, Power Tool Combo Kit with 2 Batteries and Charger, Yellow/Black (DCK240C2) • Amazon Business $125.03 1 $125.03
STEM 13-in-1 Solar Power Robots Creation Toy, Educational Experiment DIY Robotics Kit, Science Toy Solar Powered Building Robotics Set Age 8-12 for Boys Girls Kids Teens to Build • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
KleenGuard™ V30 Nemesis™ Safety Glasses (25676), Clear Lenses, Black Frame, Unisex for Men and Women (Qty 12) • Amazon Business $47.46 2 $94.92
ELEGOO UNO R3 Project Smart Robot Car Kit V4 with UNO R3, Line Tracking Module, Ultrasonic Sensor, IR Remote Control etc. Intelligent and Educational Toy Robotic Kit for Arduino Learner • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Submersible Boat Bilge Water Pump 12v 1100gph Non-Automatic Marine Electric Bilge Pump for Ponds, Pools, Spas Silent, Boat Caravan RV Submersible • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
Submersible Boat Bilge Water Pump 12v Non-Automatic Marine Electric Bilge Pump for Ponds, Pools, Spas Silent, Boat Caravan RV Submersible (750 GPH) • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
Kynup Digital Caliper, Calipers 6 Inch Measuring Tool with Stainless Steel, IP54 Splash Proof Protection Design, Easy Switch from Inch Metric Fraction, Large LCD Screen (150mm) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
7 Pack 12" x 16" Colored Cast Acrylic Sheet，1/8”Thick (3mm) Transparent Colored Plexiglass Sheet，Colored Plastic Sheet，for Sign，Craft，DIY Display Projects… • Amazon Business $56.03 1 $56.03
10 Pcs Glitter Colored Acrylic Sheets 12'' x 12'' Translucent Glitter Plastic Panel Sheet with 1/8 Inch Thickness Square Acrylic Sheets for Laser Cutting, Art Craft, Sawing, Engraving, DIY Decoration • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Comgrow 3D Printer Filament Dryer Box, Comgrow 3D Filament Storages, Keeping Filaments Dry During 3D Printing, Compatible with 1.75mm/2.85mm PLA PETG ABS Material, Filament Dehydrator, Spool Holder • Amazon Business $45.98 1 $45.98
BLACK+DECKER dustbuster Cordless Handheld Vacuum, Flexi Blue/Grey/White (HHVI315JO42) • Amazon Business $44.48 1 $44.48
DS18 SW-9.18GA-25FT 9 Conductor 18 Gauge 4-Channel Ultra Flex 9 Wire Speaker Wire Speed Cables Hiding Speaker Wire Car Speaker Wire- 25 Feet Speedwire Multi Channel Cable • Amazon Business $19.76 2 $39.52
ENERTWIST Titanium Drill Bit Kit Set for Metal and Wood 230-Piece - Coated HSS Conventional 118 Deg Tip from 3/64inch up to 1/2 Inch, ET-DBA-230A • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
10 Pack 12 x 12 Inches Colored Opaque Acrylic Sheet 0.12 Inch Thick Acrylic Sheets for Laser Cutting Colorful Acrylic Panel Colored Acrylic Sheets Plastic Sheets for Glass DIY Painting Art Craft • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Amazon Basics Drill & Driver Multi-Bit 100 Piece Set • Amazon Business $30.01 1 $30.01
INCLY 278PCS Pegboard Accessories Organizer Kit, Peg Board Hooks Set with Bins for Organizing Various Tools, 1/8 and 1/4 inch Pegboard Hooks Assortment for Hanging Storage,Garage Wall Attachments • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Rhino 4200 Label Maker Heat Shrink Tube Aonomi 18051 a18051 Replacement for DYMO 18051 1/4" 6mm Heat Shrink Tube for DYMO Industrial Label Maker 4200, 5200, 5000, 6000, Black on White,4-Pack • Amazon Business $17.90 1 $17.90
Rhino 5200 Tape Aonomi Replacement for Dymo 18053 3/8" 9mm Heat Shrink Tube Labels for Black on White DYMO Rhino Heat Shrink Tube Compatible with DYMO Rhino 4200, 5200, 5000, 6000 Label Maker,4-Pack • Amazon Business $17.89 1 $17.89
HongWay 370pcs Plastic Drywall Wall Anchors Kit with Screws, Includes 5 Different Assorted Size Anchors and Screws • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
KCMYTONER Compatible for DYMO 18058 Industrial Heat Shrink Tubes 3/4" 19mm Used in Industrial Rhino 4200, 5200, 5000, 6000 Label Maker (Black on Yellow, 3/4'' x 4.9'), 2-Pack • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$1,822.71

Vendor shipping charges

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Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.34

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,880.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$331.77

Total project goal

$2,211.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,211.82

24 Donors

-$1,606.64

Donations toward project cost

-$1,428.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$178.50

match offer

-$531.66

Match offer toward project cost

-$451.91

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$73.52

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