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Mr. Knutson from Carson, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Knutson's classroom raised $640

Fueling Creativity with 3D Filament: Ignite Our Students' Imagination!

Help me give my students 3d printer filament so that we can make exciting 3d prints!

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Mr. Knutson Carson High School
Carson, CA Grades 9-12

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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

Our students are budding inventors and innovators, and we need your support to provide them with the materials they need to bring their creative ideas to life! We are seeking 3D filament, the essential material for our 3D printers, which play a crucial role in our STEM education program. With your help, we can empower our students to design, prototype, and create real-world solutions to complex problems.

Our school is dedicated to fostering a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) in our students.

One of the most exciting tools in our STEM program is our 3D printer. This technology allows our students to transform their imaginative ideas into tangible, 3D-printed objects, encouraging innovation and critical thinking.

However, to keep the creativity flowing, we need a consistent supply of 3D filament. This is where you come in! By funding our project, you will enable us to purchase high-quality 3D filament in a variety of colors and materials, ensuring that our students have access to the best resources to fuel their innovation.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

170 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. Knutson Carson High School Grades 9-12

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 three‑quarters 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

170 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Steel Grey PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Steel Grey 3D Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Black PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Black 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Purple PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Purple 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Red PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Red 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Green PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Green 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Blue PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Blue 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Gray PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Grey 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Yellow PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Yellow 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, White PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament White 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Teal PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Turquoise 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Polymaker PLA Filament 1.75mm, Orange PLA 3D Printer Filament 1.75 1kg - PolyLite 1.75 PLA Filament Orange 3D Printing Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03mm, Compatible with Most 3D Printers • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99

Materials cost

$463.79

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $42.44

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$543.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.86

Total project goal

$639.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $639.05

1 Donor

-$127.81

Donations toward project cost

-$108.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.17

match offer

-$511.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$434.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.69

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