Creating Blackfeet Connections: Exploring Culture Through 3D Printing
Help me give my students a 3D printer to bring their Blackfeet way of life creations to life.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Burd's classroom raised $479
This project is fully funded
My Project
A 3D printer in our classroom will help my students bring their creations to life along with cultural connection. It will make a huge difference in their learning promoting cognitive benefits such as problem solving and creative thinking.
The goal for this 3D project is for my students to create and bring to life storytelling figures.
Using 3D printing, students can create figures that represent characters from our traditional Blackfeet stories, allowing them to better understand and share these oral traditions. This project would combine creative design, cultural learning, and technological skills, helping students connect with our Blackfeet traditions and stories while exploring modern tools like 3D printing.
My students are special and they are young cultural ambassadors and always willing to learn and share about our Blackfeet worldview, customs, and history with others. My students have a strong sense of identity and I want them to share that with everyone they come across.
Nearly all 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 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm
• Amazon Business
$279.00
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$279.00
FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm Galaxy Matte Black, 3D Printer Filament with Silver Glitter 1kg (2.2lbs) Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, Shimmering 3D Printing Filament for Unique Finish
• Amazon Business
$25.39
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$25.39
FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament 1kg (2.2lbs) Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 3D Printing Filament Easy to Use and Fits for Most FDM 3D Printers (Rainbow)
• Amazon Business
$24.39
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$24.39
FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament 1kg (2.2lbs) Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 3D Printing Filament Easy to Use and Fits for Most FDM 3D Printers (White)
• Amazon Business
$21.39
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$21.39
FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament 1kg (2.2lbs) Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 3D Printing Filament Easy to Use and Fits for Most FDM 3D Printers (Blue)
• Amazon Business
$21.39
1
$21.39
Materials cost
$371.56
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$407.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$71.85
Total project goal
$478.98
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$478.98
2 Donors
-$410.13
Donations toward project cost
-$407.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Burd and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
