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Mrs. Henley from Springdale AR is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Empowering Artists and Entrepreneurs With 3D Printing

Help me give my students a Bambu 3D Printer to create anything they can imagine!

  • 4 donors
  • $1,630 still needed

expires Jun 06

  • 4 donors
  • $1,630 still needed
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

In our STEM/STEAM classroom, students transcend the traditional roles of learners to become inventors, creators, and adept problem solvers. They channel their creativity into inventing, designing, and crafting prototypes, each with the purpose of addressing real-world challenges or finding a place in our class store.

The introduction of the Bambu printer would be a transformative addition to our learning environment.

This affordable, world-class printer empowers students to elevate their designs in both creativity and sophistication. Its integration goes beyond mere functionality; it becomes a catalyst for immersive experiences in design challenges and the production of items for our school store. Students will also develop critical entrepreneurial skills such as branding, conducting market research, analyzing supply and demand analysis, and assessing costs as they bring their creations to life.

As students immerse themselves in the intricacies of their designs, they not only refine technical skills but also cultivate critical thinking, creative problem-solving, meticulous attention to detail, precise measurements, and an enduring spirit of perseverance. These attributes are not just academic achievements; they are lifelong strengths that will accompany these students into their future endeavors. The STEM/STEAM classroom becomes a nurturing ground for holistic development, where the fusion of technology and creativity paves the way for a generation of innovative thinkers and doers.

Mrs. Henley
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon Combo 3D printer • Bambu Lab $1,449.00 1 $1,449.00
PLA Basic • Bambu Lab $27.99 7 $195.93
Bambu Textured PEI Plate • Bambu Lab $37.99 1 $37.99

Materials cost

$1,682.92

Vendor shipping charges

$35.00

Sales tax

$138.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$25.24

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,912.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$337.41

Total project goal

$2,249.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,249.41

1 Donor

-$320.00

Donations toward project cost

-$272.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.00

match offer

-$300.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.00

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$1,629.41

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