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Mrs. Porcelli from Anthem, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bring 3D Printing to Our Classroom

Help me give my students A 3D printer that will revolutionize our STEM classes, providing hands-on learning opportunities that inspire and engage students across all grade levels.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Porcelli's classroom raised $1,945

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our school is on a mission to establish a dynamic STEM program that inspires creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills among our Kindergarten through 8th-grade students. By acquiring a 3D printer, we will provide our students with hands-on experiences that will spark curiosity, instill confidence, and nurture a lifelong love for learning.

Our students will dive into the world of design, engineering, and problem-solving, fostering critical thinking skills essential for success in the 21st century.

The integration of a 3D printer into our curriculum represents a significant step forward in realizing this vision. It serves as more than just a tool; it's a gateway to a world of discovery and possibility. Through hands-on experiences with 3D printing technology, our students will not only develop technical skills but also essential skills such as collaboration, communication, and adaptability.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot SKETCH 3D Printer • Amazon Business $1,299.00 1 $1,299.00
MakerBot SKETCH PLA 3D Printing Filament Bundle 5-Pack Large Spool for Use with MakerBot's SKETCH 3D Printers, Non-Toxic Resin, 1.75mm Diameter, Mixed Colors (MP06572) • Amazon Business $195.00 1 $195.00

Materials cost

$1,494.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$106.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,653.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$291.75

Total project goal

$1,944.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,944.98

32 Donors

-$1,242.19

Donations toward project cost

-$1,142.36

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.83

match offer

-$601.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$510.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$90.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$101.76

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$0.00

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