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Ms. Wessel from S. El Monte, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEAM Through LEGO Stop Motion

Help me give my students an opportunity to collaborate and express themselves through LEGO and Stop Motion

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Wessel's classroom raised $694

This project is fully funded

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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

This initiative will engage students in an interactive learning experience that combines the tactile appeal of LEGOs with the digital artistry of stop-motion animation. The project will showcase the application of STEAM principles through the hands-on construction of LEGO scenes, characters, and mechanisms, which the students will then animate to create an original short film.

Target Group:

Students aged 10-14, in middle school settings, who have shown an interest in any of the STEAM subjects, and who possess a basic understanding of digital technology.

Implementation:

The project will be implemented in four key phases:

1. Concept Development – An ideation session where students brainstorm and storyboard their stop-motion film based on a STEAM theme (e.g., environmental conservation, space exploration, or innovative technologies).

2. Construction Phase – Participants will utilize LEGO bricks to construct detailed scenes and functional models that visually represent their chosen STEM concept while incorporating elements of art and design.

3. Animation Workshop – Students will learn the basics of stop-motion animation, including framing, lighting, pacing, and capturing frames using digital tools and software.

4. Editing and Presentation – The final phase will involve students using editing software to compile their captured images into a fluid narrative, add sound effects, and voice-overs. Completed projects will be presented to peers, teachers, and parents.

- Developed a richer understanding of STEAM concepts through a practical and artistic medium.

- Enhanced their teamwork and communication skills.

- Gained technical skills in stop-motion animation and digital storytelling.

- Produced a creative and educational stop-motion film.

The Invent-A-Story project will culminate in a mini-film festival where students showcase their work. Additionally, films will be uploaded to a dedicated website to reach a broader audience and inspire other schools and communities to incorporate STEAM LEGO stop-motion into their learning environments.

Ms. Wessel South El Monte High School Grades 9-12

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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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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LEGO - Ideas A-Frame Cabin 21338 • Best Buy Education $179.99 1 $179.99
LEGO - Icons Alpine Lodge Model Building Kit 10325 • Best Buy Education $99.99 1 $99.99
LEGO - Friends Pop Star Music Tour Bus Play Together Toy 42619 • Best Buy Education $84.99 1 $84.99
LEGO - Friends Mars Space Base and Rocket Toy for Pretend Play 42605 • Best Buy Education $79.99 1 $79.99
6 Tray Sorter Sifter Box Used for Lego, Storage Sorter Brick for Lego Blocks, Gift for Lego Lover, Gift for Teens and Adults, 5 Different Size Sorter Perfect for Lego Blocks • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
LEGO - Friends Leo's Room 41754 • Best Buy Education $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$505.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $46.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$589.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.09

Total project goal

$693.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $693.91

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Donations toward project cost

-$0.00

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 $693.91

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