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Ms. Taylor from Phoenix, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3D Printer for Algebra Students

Help me give my students a 3D printer and accessories to better their real world application of algebra and math.

  • $814 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

This project expired on August 7, 2025.

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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

Ninth grade algebra students could benefit from a 3D printer in several ways. First, it can bring abstract algebraic concepts to life by allowing students to visualize geometric shapes, such as graphs of equations or three-dimensional figures, making it easier to understand relationships between variables.

By printing models of mathematical objects, students can physically interact with the shapes and better grasp concepts like symmetry, transformations, and volume.

Additionally, using a 3D printer can foster problem-solving skills, as students design and create their own models, applying algebraic principles to real-world projects. This type of hands-on learning can make algebra more engaging and relevant, bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application.

Ms. Taylor Alhambra High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

136 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
CC3D Silk Rainbow Multicolor PLA Filamentt 1.75mm 1KG 3D Printer Filament Multi Color Printing Materials Gradually Changing Color PLA Rainbow Mulitcolor Multicolored Metallic Color Gradient Filament • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Shiny Silk PLA Fast Color Gradient Change Rainbow PLA Multicolored 3D Printer Filament 1.75mm 1KG 3D Printer Material Metallic Rainbow Filament CC3D • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Silk Jade Green PLA Filament 1.75mm 1KG 3D Printer Filament Spool FDM 3D Printing Material CC3D Shine Silky Shiny Metallic PLA Green Metal Glossy PLA Filament • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
CC3D Silk Orange PLA Filament 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament 1KG 2.2 LBS Spool 3D Printing Material Shine Silky Shiny Metallic Metal Gold Silver Copper Bronze PLA Filament • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Shiny Shine Yellow PLA 3D Printer PLA Filament 1.75 mm 1KG 2.2 LBS Spool 3D Printing Material Silky Metallic Yellow Metal Gold Silver Copper PLA CC3D Silk Golden Yellow Color • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Silk Rose Gold Pink PLA 3D Printing Filament, Silk Shiny PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Widely Support 3D Printer/3D Pen, 1kg 2.2lbs Cardboard Spool Silk Rose Gold PLA by Mchyi • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Silk Sapphire Blue PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 mm 1KG 2.2 LBS Spool 3D Printing Material Shine Silky Shiny Metallic Blue Metal CC3D PLA Filament • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Silk Silver Blue PLA 1.75mm 1KG 3D Printer Filament 2.2 LBS Spool 3D Printing Material CC3D Shine Silky Shiny Metallic Metal Gold Silver Copper Bronze Space Blue PLA Filament • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
CC3D Silk Silver PLA Filament 1.75 mm 1KG 2.2 LBS Spool 3D Printer Filament 3D Printing Material Shine Silky Shiny Metallic Metal Silver Filament PLA Silver Color • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Silk Rose Red PLA Filament 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament 1KG Shiny Pink 3D Printer Material CC3D Silky Metallic Rose Pink PLA Filament Shiny Magenta PLA Filament • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Silk Pearl White PLA Filament 1.75 mm 3D Printer Filament Consumables 1KG 2.2LBS Spool Fit Most FDM Printer Silky Shine Shiny 3D Printing Material CC3D Silk White Color • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Mchyi Silk PLA Purple to Green 2 Color Change 3D Printer Filament, Tidy Winding Silk 2 Color Gradient Transfer Multi Colored Silk PLA, 1.75mm 1KG Cardboard Spool PLA, Silk PLA Purple to Green • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Mchyi Bicolor Double Colors Silk Sapphire Blue Lime Green PLA Coextrusion 3D Printing Filament, 1KG 1.75mm 2 Colors in 1 3D Printer Filament, Silk PLA 2 in 1 Blue/Lime Green • Amazon Business $17.09 1 $17.09
Silk Dark Cyan PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75mm 1KG 2.2LBS 3D Printing Material Shine Silky Shiny Metallic Metal Gold Silver Copper Bronze PLA Filament CC3D Silk PLA Deep Cyan • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mchyi Silk Shiny Black PLA 3D Printer Filament, Silk Shiny PLA 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament, Widely Support 3D Printer/3D Pen, 1kg 2.2lbs Cardboard Spool Silk Black PLA • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Silk Rose Gold PLA Filament 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament 1KG 2.2LBS Spool 3D Printing Materialc Silky Shiny Shine Rose Gold (Dark) Metallic PLA Filaments CC3D Coffee Brown Chocolate PLA • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Silk Dark Purple PLA Filament 1.75 mm 3D Printer Filament 1KG 2.2LBS Spool Violet Purple PLA 3D Printing Material Shine Silky Metal Shiny Metallic Purple PLA CC3D • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Silk Sky Blue PLA 3D Printing Filament, Silk Shiny Acid Blue PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Widely Support 3D Printer/3D Pen, 1kg 2.2lbs Cardboard Spool Silk Sky Blue PLA by Mchyi • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$609.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $43.54

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$691.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$122.06

Total project goal

$813.76

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