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Ms. Toomey from Mobile AL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Geometrical Hands-On Learning

Help me give my students the ability to create graphs and geometrical shapes for hands on learning.

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

A direct to film printer in a STEM classroom can benefit math education by allowing students to create physical representations of mathematical concepts. For example, students can print geometric shapes, graphs, or equations directly onto film, providing tangible and visual aids for learning. Additionally, students can use the printer to create custom materials for experiments or demonstrations, fostering hands-on learning experiences. Overall, the printer enhances engagement and comprehension in math by enabling students to interact with abstract concepts in a concrete way.

A direct transfer printer can be utilized in the classroom with students in several ways:

1. **Creating Visual Aids**: Students can use the printer to create visual aids such as diagrams, charts, and graphs to illustrate concepts across various subjects, including math, science, and geography.

2. **Customizing Learning Materials**: Teachers can use the printer to create customized learning materials tailored to the needs of individual students or specific lessons. This could include worksheets, flashcards, or interactive elements for hands-on activities.

3. **Enhancing Presentations**: Students can use the printer to enhance presentations by printing out slides, images, or text to support their oral presentations.

4. **Facilitating Art Projects**: The printer can be used in art classes to transfer students' digital designs onto different surfaces such as fabric, wood, or ceramics, allowing for exploration of artistic expression beyond traditional mediums.

5. **Prototyping**: In STEM subjects, students can use the printer to create prototypes of their engineering or design projects, allowing them to visualize and test their ideas in tangible way.

6. **Promoting Creativity**: Encouraging students to experiment with the printer can foster creativity and innovation as they explore different materials, techniques, and applications.

Overall, a direct transfer printer can serve as a versatile tool in the classroom, supporting a wide range of educational activities and promoting student engagement and creativity.

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Never Before Funded Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Epson - EcoTank ET-15000 Wireless All-In-One Inkjet Printer - White • Best Buy Education $600.00 1 $600.00
Yamation DTF Ink 600ml: Refill for DTF Printers Epson ET2800,ET-8550, XP-15000, L1800, L805, R1390, R2400, Direct to Film Printing (100ml x 6, White Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98

Materials cost

$649.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.97

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$742.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.06

Total project goal

$873.76

How we calculate what's needed

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