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Mr. Silva II from Wahiawa, HI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Dremel 3D Printer

Help me give my students a Dremel 3D Printer to help them learn about 3D printing

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Silva II's classroom raised $971

This project is fully funded

My Students

It is my third year teaching 5th grade at W.E. I was teaching 4th grade prior to this. My classroom is WW II era building which was used as a hospital during the war. I have been told our building is the 2nd oldest building in the school system and it is nearly 100 years old. Since it was not designed to be a classroom it lacks some of the conveniences modern classroom have such as sinks. I teach mainly students from military families. This has its unique challenges and benefits. I like to teach them the value of a good education and work ethics.

My Project

3D printing is the new catalyst for learning. 3D printing is revolutionary that can raise student engagement in the classroom.

3D printers are helping to inspire a new generation of STEM learners by combining problem-solving skills with creativity and innovation.

But this nifty tech also has the potential to support pedagogy across all disciplines.

3D printers and design software inspires creativity and ignites young imaginations. In fact, the possibilities of what students can create through 3D printing are infinite; and it’s remarkable how creative children can be when empowered with the ability to turn their 3D designs into real physical objects!

Mr. Silva II Major Sheldon Wheeler Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wahiawa, HI View local requests

More than a third 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

18 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dremel Digilab 3D20 3D Printer, Idea Builder for Brand New Hobbyists and Tinkerers - 3D20-01 & HATCHBOX PLA 3D Printer Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1 kg Spool, 1.75 mm, Black, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $660.76 1 $660.76
Rustark 42 Piece 3D Print Tool Kit Includes Debur Tool, Cleaning and Removal Tool with Storage Bag, 3D Printer Tool Set for Cleaning, Finishing and Printing 3D Prints • Amazon Business $38.97 1 $38.97
AMOLEN PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1.75mm, Shiny Glow in The Dark Green 1 kg Spool • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Dremel 3D Printing BT20-01 Build Sheets (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $20.61 1 $20.61

Materials cost

$750.33

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$824.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$145.52

Total project goal

$970.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$970.11

1 Donor

-$970.11

Donations toward project cost

-$850.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$120.11

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$0.00

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