My students come from low-income households with aspirations of one-day becoming coders, website designers, robot builders, or graphic designers. This is the first year in 3 years that they have had a technology teacher on campus. Most of my students are behind in understanding how to use technology in an educational aspect. My students are thrilled to finally be learning technology to the depths of what they can do with it. This is the first year that they have a technology program being developed around their needs and desires.
Their eyes light up when they get the chance to learn new technology resources.
They are able to see that this could be a future for them to go into. They see that there is potential to explore different resources even if they don't have the money to do so at home.
My Project
My students want to learn how to make 3D objects. They have made some models in Tynker Cad, and if they could be printed would bring learning full circle. They understand how difficult it is to create an object, but they don't get the reward of seeing their work finished. The 3D printer and filament will allow my students to create 3D model animals, puzzles, objects, and more. They will also be making "Maker Coins" for lower class-men, students who are showing their Husky Pride, and as a way to help fundraise for our technology program!
3D printing will allow my students to have more pride in their work, pride in their school, and work towards being a positive student at school.
Allowing the students to showcase their 3D builds during their Special Showcase will show their parents their hard work and problem solving skills. They will get to take their 3D printed object home at the end of the quarter to showcase them working through a challenge!
Monoprice Voxel 3D Printer - Black/Gray with Removable Heated Build Plate (150 x 150 x 150 mm) Fully Enclosed, Touch Screen, 8Gb and Wi-Fi
• Amazon Business
$399.99
1
$399.99
MG Chemicals Glow in the Dark - Green PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg Spool
• Amazon Business
$33.26
1
$33.26
AMOLEN PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, Multicolor Silk Metal Rainbow 1 kg Spool
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
MG Chemicals Purple PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75 mm, 1 kg Spool
• Amazon Business
$29.75
1
$29.75
Silk Rainbow PLA Filament 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament 1KG 2.2LB Shiny Silky Shine 3D Printing Materials Shiny Silk Multicolor Rainbow PLA Filament 1.75mm Metallic Gradient 3D Printing Filament
• Amazon Business
$27.99
1
$27.99
HZST3D 3D Printer Shiny Silk Metal Sparkle Black PLA Filament 1.75mm 3D Printing Material 1KG Spool Widely Compatible FDM 3D Printers
• Amazon Business
$22.99
1
$22.99
Materials cost
$543.97
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$34.81
3rd party payment processing fee
$8.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$616.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$108.87
Total project goal
$725.81
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$725.81
5 Donors
-$690.81
Donations toward project cost
-$587.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$103.62
match offer
-$35.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$29.75
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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