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Mr. Sweeney from City Of Sunrise, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Future Innovators: Donate for a 3D Printer!

Help me give my students This cutting-edge technology will open up new avenues for learning and career opportunities, allowing our students to explore fields such as engineering, design, and manufacturing. Turn ideas into reality, fostering creativity and innovation.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sweeney's classroom raised $859

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The 3D printer will revolutionize our students' learning experience by providing hands-on opportunities to design and create tangible objects. This technology will enhance their understanding of complex concepts in engineering, design, and manufacturing, making learning more engaging and practical. It will also develop their problem-solving skills and creativity, preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.

Our primary goal is to equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the 21st-century workforce.

By integrating 3D printing into our curriculum, we aim to foster innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration. We want to inspire students to pursue careers in technology and engineering, and to give them the tools to turn their ideas into reality.

Our students are incredibly curious, motivated, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the classroom. Despite any challenges they may face, they show remarkable resilience and determination. By supporting this project, you are investing in a group of young minds who have the potential to make significant contributions to society.

Project tagged as

City Of Sunrise, FL
Grades 6-8
College & Career Prep
Engineering & Technology
Traditional School
Instructional Technology
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Sweeney Bair Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

City Of Sunrise, FL View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Creality K1C 3D Printer, 600mm/s Fast Speed Auto Leveling 3D Printers with AI Camera for 300°C Printing, Switchable Silent Mode Reliable Carbon Fiber 3D Printing 220 * 220 * 250mm • Amazon Business $599.00 1 $599.00

Creality PLA Filament 1.75mm for K1 Max, 3D Printer Filament PLA Designed for High Speed 30-600mm/s, 1kg(2.2lbs)/Spool Hyper PLA Filament, Dimensional Accuracy ± 0.03 mm, Fits for 3D Printers (Blue) • Amazon Business $24.48 1 $24.48

Materials cost			$689.02
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$10.34
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$729.36
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$128.71
Total project goal			$858.07
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$858.07
5 Donors			-$777.83
Donations toward project cost			-$668.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$109.17
match offer			-$71.41
Match offer toward project cost			-$60.70
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$10.71
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.83
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Empower Future Innovators: Donate for a 3D Printer!

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.