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Mrs. Rodriguez from Lomita, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Filament = Fuel for Innovation

Help me give my students filament for our new Method X 3D Printers.

  • $776 goal

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

This project expired on September 26, 2025.

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

I love that my students are fearless creators. Whether they're sketching designs on paper or building prototypes in CAD software, they aren't afraid to take risks, solve problems, and bring big ideas to life. They’re curious, hands-on learners who light up when they can see their work take shape—literally.

Our classroom recently welcomed new Method X 3D printers, which have opened up a world of design and engineering opportunities.

The missing piece? Filament.

With this project, your donation will provide the high-quality filament we need to start printing student creations—from robotic parts to custom tools, architectural models, and even solutions for real-world problems they identify in our community. This resource will help students apply STEM skills in authentic, meaningful ways while gaining confidence, collaboration skills, and real experience with technology used in professional settings.

Every spool of filament helps students turn abstract ideas into tangible outcomes. You're not just giving supplies—you’re helping them shape their futures, one printed layer at a time.

Mrs. Rodriguez Lomita Steam Magnet School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than 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

25 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot METHOD Series - 5-pack - black, red, natural - ABS-R filament • CDW-G $568.80 1 $568.80

Materials cost

$568.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.05

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$659.38

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.36

Total project goal

$775.74

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