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
Our school is a safe haven, a place where kids can work toward a common goal. Our students need somewhere safe to be, a place off of the tough, local streets. Kids learn commitment, teamwork, and pride, as well as academic skills.
I am the 7-12 chorus teacher, as well as the assistant marching band director and the k-12 gifted teacher.
Our students are vibrant and love to be the center of attention. All of the students in our school receive free breakfast and lunch, and there are after-school activities that serve extra meals so kids don't go hungry.
However, our budget is non-existent. Our building is old and hasn't been updated much since it was originally built in the early 1900s. Sounds like a great place for modern learners, right?
My Project
My students need a 3D printer and replacement filament. We have spent time this year learning software that allows the students to participate in 3D designing, however, printing can take hours. Having another printer in the room will allow me to get more students printing, faster. The more students that get a chance to see their creations come to life, the more students will buy in to what we're doing. 3D printing is amazing, and my students are so creative, but they can get discouraged when it takes them so long to actually see their projects brought to live. Having another printer in the room will make a huge difference!
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