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Ms. Camano- Luna from Bronx NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Activism for Social Justice—STEM

Help me give my students an industrial-grade 3D printer, paint, brushes, and glue sticks to create more advanced and professional-looking prototypes for activism in technology for better opportunities.

  • $1,171 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Students

My class is composed of 55 fifth graders in a general education class, with students who are English language learners and students who qualify for special education IEPs due to autism.

A typical day in my classroom looks active.

My students are engaged in learning activities that get them moving, talking to their peers, and asking great questions. You will not see a lot of worksheets in my classroom. My students are learning through hands-on experiences.

I teach in a Title I school.

My fifth-grade students come from very diverse families. I am excited to share that my school is a genuinely diverse community. Not only do students come from varying ethnic backgrounds and places, but the life experiences that they’ve had are incredibly unique. My scholars are creative, thoughtful, and full of excitement!

My students are 9 and 10-year children who love coming to school. When school was closed in the spring of 2020 due to the pandemic not only were the kids wanting to come back but we missed seeing their smiling faces every day.

My Project

It is important to have conversations involving the disparity in education and the effects on computer science. In order to increase the minority population in careers in computer science, we need to expose students to STEM. We need to advocate and develop a curriculum that elevates the progression to better prepare to utilize computer science. Talking about race, although hard, is necessary because race is a defining social construct in American life. It is important to engage in thoughtful, respectful, and productive conversations. Especially with all the issues going on with the BLM and how this has affected our life. In the absence of making anti-racist choices, we (un)consciously uphold aspects of white supremacy, white-dominant culture, and unequal institutions and society.

I will like to provide my students with paint, 3D printer, filament, and paintbrushes that will empower them to be STEM students.

As students of color and minorities, I want them to be able to feel empowered by joining the STEM/Coding club.

It is important for students to learn about empowering their voice to stand up for their education. Activism is important to learn at a young age. Students need to learn that their voice can make a difference. This project is student-driven: I mentioned to my students about the STEM club this school year and how it will be canceled because there are no funds. They were not happy, and they stated it wasn't fair.

This is why I would like to integrate STEM in science and social studies because my students need to learn to become activists and talk about race and defining social constructs in American and become innovators and activists.

Ms. Camano- Luna
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlashForge Creator Max Dual Extruder 3D Printer, 3D-FFG-CMAX • Amazon Business $729.99 1 $729.99
Rustark 42 Piece 3D Print Tool Kit Includes Debur Tool, Cleaning and Removal Tool with Storage Bag, 3D Printer Tool Set for Cleaning, Finishing and Printing 3D Prints • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Arteza Craft Acrylic Paint, Set of 20 Colors, 60 ml Bottles, Water-Based, Matte Finish, Blendable Paints, Art Supplies for Art & DIY Projects on Glass, Wood, Ceramics, Fabrics, Paper & Canvas • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
Flashforge PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filaments 1kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm for Creator Pro (White) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Flashforge PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filaments 1kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm for Finder and Creator Pro (Transparent) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Flashforge PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filaments 1kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm for Creator Pro (Orange) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Flashforge PLA 1.75mm 3D Printer Filaments 1kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm for Finder and Creator Pro (Yellow) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
GO-3D PRINT 150mm x 230mm Borosilicate Glass Plate/Bed w/Flat Polished Edge for Flashforge Creator & Makerbot Replicator 3D Printer • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
6 Pieces 3D Printer Glue Sticks PVP Solid Glue Sticks for 3D Printer Hot Bed Removing Printing Models • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Premium 3D Print Removal Tool Kit - Durable 3D Printer Tools with Sturdy Comfort Grips, Sharp and Hardened Blades for Easy Separation of Prints, Knife and Spatula Set of 2 - Enhanced Version • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Artlicious - 25 All Purpose Paint Brush Value Pack - Great with Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Gouache • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Dremel GS45-01 Glue Sticks • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing & Rock Painting, Blue • Amazon Business $6.88 1 $6.88

Materials cost

$950.48

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$994.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$175.54

Total project goal

$1,170.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,170.28

1 Donor

-$585.14

Donations toward project cost

-$497.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.77

match offer

-$585.14

Match offer toward project cost

-$497.37

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.77

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$0.00

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