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Mr. Adcock from Laurel, MS is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing History to Life with 3D Printing!

Help me give my students a way recreate historical artifacts! By creating physical models of historical artifacts, students will engage more deeply with world cultures, develop critical thinking skills, and better understand our multicultural society.

  • $643 goal

This project expired on October 7, 2025.

This project expired on October 7, 2025.

My Project

Bringing History to Life with 3D Printing!

Project Description:

Imagine holding a miniature Roman aqueduct, an ancient Egyptian artifact, or a model of the Liberty Bell—right in your hands during a lesson. That’s the kind of powerful, hands-on learning I want to bring to my 8th grade social studies students.

I teach in a diverse, multicultural classroom where my students come from many different backgrounds. Every day, I strive to make history real and relevant for them. But textbooks and slideshows can only go so far. That’s why I’m asking for your help in funding a 3D printer for our classroom.

How This 3D Printer Will Help My Students:

A 3D printer will allow us to create physical representations of history, from ancient architecture and historical landmarks to cultural symbols and tools used throughout world civilizations. These objects won't just be shown—they’ll be experienced. When students can touch and explore replicas of historical artifacts, learning becomes active and engaging. Concepts stick. Curiosity grows.

This printer will also encourage creativity and critical thinking. Students will be able to:

-Design their own historical artifacts based on research and class topics.

-Collaborate in groups to recreate historical scenes or innovations.

-Connect with world cultures by examining the significance of relics from regions like Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Americas.

In a multicultural society, understanding history from a variety of perspectives is key. Using 3D printing, we can model not just physical objects, but empathy, cultural awareness, and a sense of shared humanity.

The Impact:

Your donation will not just bring technology into our classroom—it will breathe life into ancient civilizations, spark curiosity in young minds, and give my students the chance to see themselves as historians, engineers, designers, and global citizens. Thank you for helping make history come alive!

Mr. Adcock West Jones High School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Laurel, MS View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Anycubic Kobra S1 3D Printer Only, 600mm/s High Speed Printing and Full Auto Leveling, Free-Clogging Extruder with 320℃ Hotend, Mental CoreXY Strucuture Built-in Camera, 44dB Low Noise 250*250*250mm • Amazon Business $449.99 1 $449.99
FAHKNS 3D Printer Filament PLA 1.75mm 3-D Printing Materials 5 Colors Bundle Print Filimate 1.75 mm White Black Red Blue Purple Filiment1.75 Accuracy ±0.02mm Fillament Spool Vacuum Pack 250G X 5 Roll • Amazon Business $26.00 1 $26.00

Materials cost

$475.99

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $33.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$546.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.43

Total project goal

$642.88

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