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Mr. Mollgaard from Bozeman, MT is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Chompsaw: A Cardboard Cutting-Edge Tool for Student Engineering and Design

Help me give my students the opportunity to develop important STEM skills, as they learn about design, engineering principles, and problem-solving while creating their projects through an incredible tool called Chompsaw.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Mollgaard's classroom raised $1,279

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My Project

Chompsaw can provide a unique, hands-on learning experience for students. The tool can be used in design, and engineering projects, where students must think critically about how to construct or modify materials.

The ChompSaw can significantly enhance student learning in several ways: it allows students to engage in hands-on projects, improving their understanding of concepts through practical application, which is often more memorable and impactful.

By providing a tool to easily cut and shape cardboard, students can bring their creative ideas to life, fostering innovation and encouraging them to think outside the box. Using the ChompSaw can help students develop important STEM skills, as they learn about design, engineering principles, and problem-solving while creating their projects. Many projects involving the ChompSaw can be done in groups, promoting teamwork and collaboration, and teaching students to communicate effectively and work together to achieve a common goal. Operating the ChompSaw requires precision and control, helping students develop their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. The excitement of using a new tool like the ChompSaw can increase student engagement and motivation, making education more engaging and effective for students. Overall, the ChompSaw can transform the classroom into a dynamic and interactive learning environment. Additionally, the ChompSaw is designed with safety features to ensure that students can use it confidently and securely. Overall, the ChompSaw can transform the classroom into a dynamic and interactive learning environment. My students possess a unique blend of curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills that set them apart. They thrive on hands-on learning experiences, eagerly diving into projects that allow them to explore and innovate. Their ability to quickly grasp complex concepts and apply them in practical ways makes them exceptional problem solvers and inventors.

Mr. Mollgaard Sacajawea Middle School Grades 6-8 Bozeman, MT View local requests 90 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ChompShop: CHOMPSAW MAKER BUNDLE - ChompSaw +Hole Punch+Scoring+Inventor's Workbook+Accs - STEAM Makerspace cardboard cutter (STEM kits elementary 5+) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $347.00 3 $1,041.00

Materials cost

$1,041.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.62

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,086.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$191.76

Total project goal

$1,278.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,278.38

1 Donor

-$639.19

Donations toward project cost

-$543.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.88

match offer

-$639.19

Match offer toward project cost

-$543.31

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.88

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 $0.00

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