I have amazing, creative, and hard-working fourth graders. More than half of my students come from lower socioeconomic homes. Many are ESL learners, and many more qualify for special education. I have the best students and want to give them the best! Due to the daily obstacles they face, some find education very challenging. Many come to school without their basic needs being met, making it hard to focus on math, science, or reading. I try to think outside the box to keep my kids engaged and excited to learn.
Sadly, our current classroom 3D printer is dying.
I have had our printer for several years now, and after being used daily, it's time to get a new one. My students love learning with 21st-century tools. The 3D printer will be used for math, reading, science, social studies, and behavioral incentives. In the 3D printing program, students show their understanding of different concepts and ideas by creating models. While creating a model, they are also learning 21st-century skills, such as problem-solving, communication, creativity, and collaboration. I also have a daily mystery student who gets to print something from Thingiverse. My students love working extra hard each day to earn the opportunity to print something.
Our class will be forever grateful for your consideration in supporting us. Thank you!
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
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Pinter, 600mm/s High-Speed with 1 Click Fully Auto Printing Systerm, Quick Detachable 280°C Direct Extruder, Auxiliary Chamber Cooling, Remote Control, 220x220x220mm
• Amazon Business
$449.00
1
$449.00
Materials cost
$449.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.74
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$485.74
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$85.72
Total project goal
$571.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$571.46
1 Donor
-$380.96
Donations toward project cost
-$323.82
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$57.14
match offer
-$190.49
Match offer toward project cost
-$161.92
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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