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Mr. Merlino from Richmond CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3D Printers for Ecological Warriors

Help me give my students 3D printers to create eco-friendly containers that break down over time. Students will design containers that will protect seeds until they are mature enough to grow on their own.

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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 project will allow students to design their own containers for growing seeds. The filament we will use will be eco-friendly and will break down over time, leaving a mature plant to grow.

Students will design grow containers that will allow seeds to be protected, watered, and nourished depending on the needs of the seed.

The filament we will use will be biodegradable and will provide water, shade, and nutrients. The grow containers will be planted in our garden and around our community to create an edible landscape, which will help provide food to those in need and teach students how to grow their own food by allowing them to design 3D grow containers.

Mr. Merlino
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer, Upgraded 250mm/s Faster Printing Speed with New Integrated Extruder Details Even Better, LeviQ 2.0 Auto-Leveling Smart Z-Offset Ideal for Beginners 8.7"x8.7"x9.84" • Amazon Business $234.05 4 $936.20

Materials cost

$936.20

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $85.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,065.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.10

Total project goal

$1,254.00

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