Help me give my students a 3d printer so that we can build a custom hydroponic grow tower.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Pinho's classroom raised $388
This project is fully funded
My Project
Donating a 3D printer to my classroom would profoundly impact my students’ learning experiences and engagement. With this technology, my students would have the opportunity to design and create a custom 3D-printed hydroponic tower, merging hands-on engineering with environmental science concepts. This project would not only teach valuable STEM skills such as computer-aided design, problem-solving, and precision manufacturing, but it would also enhance their understanding of sustainable agriculture and plant biology.
By creating a functioning hydroponic tower, students could witness firsthand how plants grow without soil, exploring nutrient cycles and water conservation practices.
This experiential learning would make complex topics more tangible and inspiring, fostering critical thinking and collaboration. Access to a 3D printer would empower my students to innovate, think creatively, and gain practical skills relevant to future academic and career paths. Your generous donation would be an investment in their education, curiosity, and growth.
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FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer, 600mm/s Max High-Speed FDM 3D Printers with Auto Leveling, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm
• Amazon Business
$279.00
1
$279.00
NOVAMAKER PETG 3D Printer Filament, Blue PETG Filament 1.75mm, PETG 1kg Spool(2.2lbs), Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm.
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Materials cost
$294.99
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.42
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$329.41
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$58.13
Total project goal
$387.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$387.54
1 Donor
-$177.83
Donations toward project cost
-$170.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$7.50
Matching donations from our partners
-$187.15
Match offers toward project cost
-$159.08
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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