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Mr. Kealy from Ogden, UT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Creativity: Bringing a 3D Printer to Our Classroom!

Help me give my students a 3D printer so that they can enter learn about the uses of CAD and learn empathy from the Make:Able Challenge

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Kealy's classroom raised $1,454

This project is fully funded

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How Will a 3D Printer Make a Difference?

Imagine the wonder in our students' eyes as they see their designs come to life in three dimensions – tangible and real.

A 3D printer opens up endless possibilities for interactive and hands-on learning designing prototypes for engineering projects – a 3D printer will enhance their comprehension and critical thinking skills.

By interacting with this cutting-edge technology, our students will develop skills that are highly valuable in the modern world – problem-solving, design thinking, and collaboration. They will learn to iterate, refine, and improve their designs, fostering a growth mindset that extends far beyond the classroom.

Our primary goal is to provide our students with access to a tool that sparks their creativity and curiosity. With the 3D printer, we aim to:

Promote Hands-On Learning: The 3D printer will enable our students to move beyond theoretical concepts and actually engage in practical applications of their learning, cementing their understanding.

Foster Innovative Thinking: We want our students to think outside the box, and the 3D printer will serve as a conduit for them to explore unconventional solutions and ideas.

Prepare for Future Careers: As technology continues to shape our world, familiarity with 3D printing will give our students a competitive edge in fields ranging from engineering and design to healthcare and architecture.

Our students are a diverse group with an insatiable thirst for knowledge. They come from various backgrounds and possess unique talents waiting to be nurtured. Despite facing challenges, they exhibit a remarkable eagerness to learn and an untapped potential for success. By supporting this project, you're investing in not only their education but also their dreams and aspirations.

Mr. Kealy Mount Ogden Junior High School Grades 9-12 Ogden, UT View local requests

Half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot SKETCH 3D Printer • Amazon Business $1,188.00 1 $1,188.00

Materials cost

$1,188.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$17.82

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,235.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$218.09

Total project goal

$1,453.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,453.91

2 Donors

-$620.79

Donations toward project cost

-$620.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

match offer

-$724.45

Match offer toward project cost

-$615.78

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$108.67

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$108.67

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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