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Mr. Renken from Tecumseh OK is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Analyzing The Past with Present Day 3D Printing

Help me give my students various 3d printing filaments, laser-jet printer cartridges, primer spray paint, acrylic paint, paint brushes, carving set, 3d printing nozzles, 3d printer repair kit, and computer monitor mount.

  • $999 goal

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My Students

Every day students from 6th, 7th and 8th grade enter my classroom with hidden passions and minds open. They come in ready to experience something new and exciting. Each student has the possibility to create something completely unique that fits his or her personal interests and experiences.

The school district has a wide variety of students from different social and economic backgrounds.

The majority of the students qualify for free or reduced price lunch though. Most students come to school without the basic necessities needed to learn. Art is an escape for many of the students who aren't very successful in core curriculum classes. Trying to meet the needs of 120+ students on a daily basis requires me to think outside the box to reach their individual needs. Amongst the many students I teach, I have several students with physical and mental disabilities. Inspiring a love of art and keeping kids engaged is one of my top priorities.

My Project

Various 3D filaments, 3d printer nozzles, repair kit, Smooth-on 3D print coating, Xacto sculpting tools, spray paint primer, Arteza acrylic paint, gel pens, colorless blenders, and paintbrushes will allow my students to create historical three-dimensional sculptures and help bring the past into present day life. The students will be able to put their sculptures on display and bring appreciation to the history of so many art periods. The Onkron monitor mount and laser jet printer ink will be used with current computers in class so kids can research and print historical resources for research papers and designs. New innovative technology in the classroom would allow students to experience art and in a different medium. This would help bridge the gap between fine art, history, digital design, and the new growing STEM concepts in today's ever-changing and competitive career paths.

Students of this generation love using technology, and they work really well with it.

Providing students with new technology in the classroom will allow them to put their skills and interests to use in a productive and creative way. Even my most reluctant students will be more engaged in our various projects throughout the year.

Mr. Renken
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ONKRON Dual Monitor Desk Mount for 13 to 27-Inch LCD LED Computer TV Screens up to 14.3 lbs G160 • Amazon Business $55.99 1 $55.99
Smooth-On XTC-3D High Performance 3D Print Coating - 24oz. Unit • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Arteza Acrylic Paint Set, 60 Colors/Tubes (22 ml, 0.74 oz.) with Storage Box, Rich, Pigments, Non Fading, Non Toxic for The Professional Artist, Hobby Painters & Kids • Amazon Business $46.98 1 $46.98
3D BEST-Q Flexible TPU 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1KG Spool, 8 Color To Choose (black) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
3D BEST-Q Flexible TPU 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1KG Spool, 8 Color To Choose (white) • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, White, 1 kg Spool • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
LxTek Compatible Toner Cartridge Replacement for Canon 137 9435B001AA to use with ImageClass MF236n MF247dw D570 MF227DW MF229DW LBP151dw MF217W MF216N MF249dw MF232w Printer (Black, 4-Pack) • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Rust Oleum 280704 American Accents Ultra Cover 2X Spray Paint, Gray Primer, 12-Ounce • Amazon Business $8.93 4 $35.72
Xacto X5175 Deluxe Woodcarving Set • Amazon Business $26.55 1 $26.55
LxTeK Compatible Toner Cartridge for Canon 137 CRG137 9435B001AA (2 Black) Use in Canon ImageClass D570 LBP151dw MF232w MF236n MF216N MF227dw Printer • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
ZIRO 3D Printer Filament PLA 1.75mm Marble Color 1KG(2.2lbs) - White • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Thornton's Art Supply Premium Colored Pencil Drawing Sketching Colorless Blender Blending Pencils, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $5.46 4 $21.84
AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, Pink, 1 kg Spool • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, Purple, 1 kg Spool • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
AmazonBasics PETG 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, Yellow, 1 kg Spool • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, White • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Acrylic Paint Brushes For Acrylic Painting - Professional Art Supplies Paint Brush Set With A Lightweight Paint Brush Holder for Paintbrushes -This Detail Brush Set Helps You Paint More And Clean Less • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Orange • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Artist Paint Brush Set – 15 Different Shapes & Sizes – FREE Painting Knife & Watercolor Sponge – No Shed Bristles – Wood Handles – For Body Paint, Acrylics & Oil • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96
Set of 4 NUZAMAS 90 Degree 75mm/ 3 inch Right Angle Making Picture Frames Box Corner Clamps Holders Woodwork Tools • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
3D Solutech Natural Clear 1.75mm 3D Printer PLA Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 2.2 LBS (1.0KG) • Amazon Business $17.95 1 $17.95
Acrylic Oil Watercolor Paint Brush Set – 15 Different Shapes & Sizes – Free Painting Knife & Watercolor Sponge – No Shed Bristles – Wood Handles – for Body Paint • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
3D Printer Nozzle Cleaning Kit - 0.4mm Needles and Tweezers Toolkit - Stainless Steel Nozzle Cleaning Tool Kit - Alternative for 0.4mm Drill Bits for 3D Printer - Set of 11 • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
3D Printer MK8 Nozzles + 4 DIY Tools for 3D Printer 0.2mm 0.3mm 0.4mm 0.5mm 0.6mm 0.8mm Nozzle Tool for Nozzle replacement, Spanner, Installation tools … • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Thornton's Art Supply Premium Colored Pencil Drawing Sketching Colorless Blender Blending Pencils, Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $5.40 2 $10.80
12-Piece White Gel Pen Set - Fine Point Tip Gel Ink Pens for Illustration Deisgn, Black Paper Drawing, Painting Rocks, Card Making and Adult Coloring Book, Christmas Gift for Kids & Adults • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90

Materials cost

$746.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $60.83

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.20

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$848.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.72

Total project goal

$998.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $998.12

1 Donor

-$499.06

Donations toward project cost

-$424.20

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.86

match offer

-$499.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$424.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.86

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