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Mr. Cassoday from Indianapolis, IN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Filament of Imagination: Printing the Future Today!

Help me give my students the FlashForge Adventurer 5M 3D printer to foster creativity and enhance STEM learning through hands-on 3D printing projects, enabling them to design and create tangible models that bring their ideas to life.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Cassoday's classroom raised $388

This project is fully funded

My Project

Innovation starts with imagination, and my students have plenty of it! They are inquisitive, creative, and eager to take their learning beyond textbooks and into real-world problem-solving. Our classroom thrives on hands-on experiences that empower students to think critically and push the boundaries of their creativity. A 3D printer would be a game-changer, allowing students to design, create, and innovate like never before.

With this 3D printer, my students won’t just learn about the future—they’ll create it.

The FlashForge Adventurer 5M will bring STEM learning to life, turning digital ideas into tangible objects. Students will design prototypes, explore engineering concepts, and solve real-world challenges by printing everything from geometric models to historical artifacts. This tool will bridge the gap between imagination and reality, fostering skills in design thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration.

Beyond STEM, 3D printing will enhance learning in math, science, and even ELA! Students will grasp mathematical concepts through hands-on modeling, explore scientific principles by designing experiments, and bring their storytelling to life by creating physical representations of their writing. My students are dreamers, builders, and future innovators—they just need the right tools to unleash their full potential.

With your support, we can provide them with a powerful learning experience that prepares them for the future. Let’s help these young creators shape their world—one layer at a time!

Mr. Cassoday Genius 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.

Indianapolis, IN View local requests 35 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $295.00 1 $295.00

Materials cost

$295.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$329.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.13

Total project goal

$387.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$387.55

1 Donor

-$387.55

Donations toward project cost

-$329.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.13

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$0.00

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