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Coach Goodin from Saint Louis MO is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Entrepreneurship and STEAM with a Vinyl Cutter

My students need an electronic cutting tool with vinyl to develop branding for their inventions.

  • $472 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

Help students in our Makerspace learn computer-aided design and develop innovative products with a vinyl cutter!

Our Makerspace is a "STEAM Room," a space for students to maximize their creative genius.

Each project permits students to integrate their understanding of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math in a project-based atmosphere. Rather than learning a concept first, and then demonstrating their understanding on a test, students in the Makerspace synthesize background knowledge and apply their artistic skills to learn and create. Working in the Makerspace fosters independent learning.

My Project

Students will have choice in their projects as they learn "Design Thinking." Example projects have included a prototype for a machine that requires sit-ups to gain Internet access, an invention to curb bullying, and even a low-cost underwater breathing apparatus. In all cases, the inventors would benefit from a vinyl cutter to enhance and brand their designs in a professional manner. Access to a vinyl cutter will teach students product marketing and computer design skills. When students have an authentic audience with whom to share their work, the quality and effort improve immensely. Thus, we will host a community event each semester for students to exhibit their projects. Having a vinyl cutter will allow students to develop professional-level branding for their ideas and inventions on display.

Marketing is a crucial component of entrepreneurship.

A vinyl cutter will help instill confidence in my students as they conquer the challenges necessary to think creatively, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes.

Coach Goodin
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silhouette Cameo electronic cutting tool • Silhouette $299.99 1 $299.99
premium transfer paper 12"x6' • Silhouette $9.99 2 $19.98
premium black 12"x6' • Silhouette $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost

$339.95

Vendor shipping charges

 $25.49

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.68

Total project goal

$471.22

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $471.22

6 Donors

-$235.61

Donations toward project cost

-$200.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.34

match offer

-$235.61

Match offer toward project cost

-$200.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.34

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 $0.00

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