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Ms. Meyers from Kasson, MN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students to Innovate

Help me give my students an engineering design experience, through the use of a 3D printer, that encourages them to think outside the box and help solve problems around the world.

  • $742 goal

This project expired on March 31, 2024.

This project expired on March 31, 2024.

My Project

One of the most exciting applications of the 3D printer in our classroom will be its role in facilitating student innovation for our science fair! With the 3D printer at their disposal, students will have the ability to bring their ideas to life. Whether they're designing a more efficient wind turbine or a novel water filtration system, the 3D printer will serve as a crucial tool for prototyping and refining their innovations.

In preparation for science fairs, students will follow the engineering design process from start to finish.

They will begin by identifying a problem or opportunity for innovation, conducting research to understand the scientific principles at play, and brainstorming potential solutions. With the help of the 3D printer, they will then create prototypes of their designs, allowing them to test and iterate on their ideas until they achieve optimal results. By incorporating the 3D printer into our science fair projects, we are empowering students to become true innovators and problem-solvers.

My students have been actively participating in a research study focusing on motivation to learn and pursue careers in STEM, which will be presented at the NARST conference. The National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) conference serves as a premier platform for science educators to convene and share groundbreaking research in science education. This esteemed conference brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to exchange ideas, present findings, and collaborate on advancing the field of science education.

Ms. Meyers Kasson - Mantorville Middle School Grades 6-8 Kasson, MN View local requests Never Before Funded 150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
AnkerMake - M5 Speedy 3D Printer - Gray • Best Buy Education $591.45 1 $591.45

Materials cost

$591.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$630.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$111.23

Total project goal

$741.55

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