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Mrs. Upenieks from Sandy, UT is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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EXPOnential STEM Opportunities

Help me give my students Help my students use their creative side with the 3 Doodler. We want to encourage the A in STEAM.

  • $1,298 goal

This project expired on May 29, 2025.

This project expired on May 29, 2025.

My Project

The students at my school are always engaged in STEM activities we also want to bring in the "A" for art and STEAM. The 3doodler pens will be used for students to not only learn about melting points and cooling time but also creativity. When you connect creativity with STEM lessons they are more engaging and successful.

The petri dishes are great for teaching about chemical properties especially during flame tests.

This is a convenient and safe way for students to interact with the materials.

During many STEM events held at our school and during the STEM expo the 3 doodlers are use for a create and take activity. This is always a big draw and a good way for our students to learn public speaking skills when they interact with the publicl

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
3Doodler Start EDU Learning Pack - Set of 12 • Blick Art Materials $499.20 2 $998.40
12 Basic Colors PCL Filament Strands for 3Doodler Start+ 3D Pen, Low Print Temperature Filament Only Fit for 3Doodler Start 3D Pen, Each Color 15cm x 5pc, Total 60pcs 900cm PCL Filament by MIKA3D • Amazon Business $12.34 3 $37.02
Petri Dish 90mm Diameter • Ward's Science $2.17 10 $21.70

Materials cost

$1,057.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

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$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,102.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$194.64

Total project goal

$1,297.62

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