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Ms. Rice from Machias ME is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

3D Printing: Combining STEM and Art

My students need 3D printer supplies - colored filament, replacement bearings, C-clamps with swivel pads, two print removal sets and plate tape - because we have a benefactor has donated three 3 D printers to our school.

  • $938 goal

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My Students

Our Pre-K - 8 school is located in a very rural area with many of our students living well below the poverty level. Despite these facts, the students at our school perform well on the state tests, having the highest scores in our county. However, budget cuts have made it necessary for teachers and parents to provide many of the necessary supplies and other items that a classroom needs to provide not only lessons but enrichment activities.

The 6th-8th grade students that I work with are kind, caring young adults who are enthusiastic about science.

The students in my room are excited to experience new things, especially when they can learn in a hands on environment.

My Project

The 6th grade students at my school have been using a donated 3D printer to combine STEM projects with art. Each student recreates their name on a computer program and then print the design on the 3D printer. Because of the success of this pilot project, the same benefactors decided help fund two more 3D printers so that more students will have access to this technology.

We need 3D printer supplies - colored filament, replacement bearings, C-clamps with swivel pads, two print removal sets and plate tape - because we have a benefactor has donated three 3D printers to our school.

Our 6th grade students are excited to be able to create 3D images of plant and animal cells with individual organelles. The 7th and 8th graders will use the 3D prints to study force and motion. Technology is the now and the future. For our students to have the ability to become proficient using advanced technology at such an early age is essential to their future. The funding that we are asking for will request the supplies that will be needed for students to use this technology in a more advanced way.

Ms. Rice
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot PLA Filament Large Spools 10PK Assorted Colors • CDW-G $425.70 1 $425.70
Fidget Spinner Bearings Set, Holody 10 PCS 608 Ball Center Replacement Parts Bearings Kit, Spin 3 Minutes • Amazon Business $8.99 10 $89.90
Danco 35757W #43 Rubber Faucet O-Rings, 20-Pack • Amazon Business $14.84 5 $74.20
MakerBot PLA Filament Large Spool Natural • CDW-G $42.57 1 $42.57
IRWIN VISE-GRIP Original Locking C-Clamp with Swivel Pads, 11", 20 • Amazon Business $18.03 2 $36.06
Foreasy 3D Printer Tool 3D Print Removal Tool Enhanced Version Set of 2 • Amazon Business $10.68 3 $32.04
MakerBot Build Plate Tape for MakerBot Replicator 2 Printer • CDW-G $9.89 2 $19.78

Materials cost

$720.25

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$36.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$797.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.66

Total project goal

$937.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$937.72

3 Donors

-$585.04

Donations toward project cost

-$512.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$72.76

Matching donations from our partners

-$335.04

Match offers toward project cost

-$284.78

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.26

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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$0.00

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