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Goal

This project will give students the chance to use what they are learning in math, science, and technology in a hands-on and meaningful way. Through robotics and coding challenges, students will work with skills such as measurement, patterns, sequencing, problem-solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking. Instead of only practicing these skills on paper, students will be able to apply them while building, testing, and improving their own designs.

One of my main goals is to help students become stronger and more confident problem solvers. Students will learn that their first idea may not always work, and that is okay. They will have opportunities to test solutions, figure out what went wrong, make changes, and try again. This process builds perseverance and encourages students to think more deeply about their learning.

Student growth will be measured through teacher observation, completion of coding and engineering challenges, student reflections, and their ability to explain their thinking. I will also look for growth in teamwork, communication, independence, and the ability to troubleshoot problems without immediately giving up.

This project supports school improvement goals by strengthening skills connected to math, science, critical thinking, and student engagement. It also gives students access to STEM experiences that they may not otherwise have. My hope is that students will not only improve academically, but also become more curious, confident, and willing to take on challenging tasks in the classroom.
 

 

Category

Robots - LEGO or other 

 

What will be done with my students

Students will participate in a hands-on robotics and coding project during the 2026-27 school year. They will work in small teams to design, build, program, test, and improve a robot while completing a series of challenges. Students will also work together to solve problems connected to this year’s robotics theme and practice communicating their ideas, explaining their thinking, and making changes when something does not work as planned.

The budgeted funds will be used to cover the cost of the robotics season registration, the official Challenge Set, and any approved materials listed in the project budget. The Challenge Set provides the field pieces and missions students will use throughout the season. These materials are essential because they allow students to practice the same types of tasks they will be expected to complete during the robotics season. Students will use the materials repeatedly as they program their robot, test different strategies, collect results, and make improvements.

The project will begin in the fall of 2026 with team building, basic coding, robot design, and an introduction to the yearly challenge. During the fall and winter, students will work through increasingly difficult missions and continue improving their programming, engineering, and teamwork skills. Students will also work on the research and problem-solving portion of the project as they prepare to share what they have learned.

By the spring of 2027, students will reflect on their progress and demonstrate what they have learned through completed robotics challenges, improved coding skills, teamwork, and their ability to explain the problem-solving process they used. The materials purchased through this grant will continue to be used throughout the school year, giving students many opportunities to practice, improve, and build confidence in STEM. 

 

Benefits to my Students

Many students benefit from opportunities to learn by doing, especially when they can see a direct connection between what they are learning and a real-world challenge. This project will provide students with access to robotics, coding, engineering, and problem-solving experiences that may not otherwise be available to them. It will also give students a chance to build confidence in areas such as math, science, technology, communication, and teamwork.

The goal of this project is to help students become stronger problem solvers while increasing their confidence and engagement in STEM learning. Students will be expected to plan, build, program, test, revise, and explain their thinking throughout the project. These activities will support academic growth by giving students repeated practice with skills such as measurement, sequencing, logical thinking, data collection, spatial reasoning, and perseverance.

Student progress will be measured throughout the school year using teacher observation, completion of robotics and coding challenges, student reflections, and performance during team activities. I will track students’ ability to complete increasingly difficult challenges, troubleshoot problems independently, explain their reasoning, and work successfully with others. I will also compare students’ performance at the beginning of the project to their performance later in the year to document growth in coding, problem-solving, and engineering skills.

The success of the project will be evaluated based on student growth, participation, and the number of challenges successfully completed. Student reflections and teacher observation will also be used to measure changes in confidence, perseverance, and willingness to take on difficult tasks. My goal is for students to finish the project not only with stronger STEM skills, but also with the confidence to approach challenging problems, learn from mistakes, and keep trying until they find a solution. 

 

Budget Narrative

The requested funds will be used to support a hands-on robotics and coding project during the 2026-27 school year. The budget includes FIRST LEGO League Challenge registration, the official BIOGLOW Challenge Set, two additional robotics sets, shipping, storage and organization materials, replacement building pieces, and a small allowance for possible price increases.

The registration and Challenge Set will allow students to participate in the current robotics season and complete the official missions and challenges. These activities give students opportunities to apply coding, engineering, math, science, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a real-world setting.

The two additional robotics sets are an important part of this request. Currently, 10 students are sharing only two robots, which means several students may be waiting while others are coding, building, or testing. Adding two more robots would allow students to work in smaller groups and give each student much more hands-on time with programming, engineering, troubleshooting, and testing solutions. This directly supports the project goal of building stronger problem-solving skills, confidence, and independence in STEM.

Storage and organization materials will help protect the robotics equipment and keep small building pieces organized so the materials can be used throughout the school year and in future years. Replacement pieces will help ensure students can continue working without losing valuable instructional time if parts are lost or damaged.

Any electronic or robotics equipment purchased with grant funds will be selected from district-approved options or purchased according to WCSD technology and purchasing requirements. The overall goal is to use the grant funds responsibly to increase student access to meaningful STEM experiences while purchasing materials that can continue benefiting students beyond the 2026-27 school year.
 

 

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