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Mrs. Reynolds from Salem, OR is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On Humanities: 3D Printing in Our Curriculum-Rich Classroom

Help me give my students hands-on, tangible learning tools like a 3D printer to bridge the gap between abstract texts and real-world understanding, increasing engagement, comprehension, and meaningful participation in 8th-grade ELA and humanities instruction.

  • $1,186 goal

This project expired on June 3, 2026.

This project expired on June 3, 2026.

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Mrs. Reynolds Leslie Middle School
Salem, OR Grades 6-8

My Project

Imagine a classroom where students don’t just read about history, culture, and ideas; they physically interact with them. In my 8th-grade ELA classroom, I aim to make learning concrete, immersive, and student-centered. To support this goal, I am requesting funding for a 3D printer and filament to enable students to turn abstract concepts into tangible learning experiences.

In humanities-based instruction, students often struggle to connect with distant cultures, historical contexts, and complex ideas presented only through text.

A 3D printer provides an opportunity to bridge that gap. Students can print replicas of historical artifacts connected to units on ancient civilizations, world cultures, and geography, giving them physical objects to analyze, discuss, and write about. Holding an object, rather than simply viewing an image, deepens understanding and invites meaningful inquiry.

In ELA, the printer will be used to create realia that support reading, writing, and storytelling. Students can design and print objects connected to narrative writing, symbolism, and world-building, anchoring their ideas in physical form. This process encourages revision, collaboration, and critical thinking while supporting diverse learners who benefit from hands-on, visual experiences. Writing becomes more intentional when students can see and touch the ideas they are developing.

Beyond individual lessons, this 3D printer will support collaboration and creativity across the classroom. Students will work together to plan, design, and refine projects, sharing responsibility and celebrating one another’s work. The classroom will become a space where learning is visible, interactive, and proudly student-driven.

By funding this request, donors will help provide students with meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that promote creativity, critical thinking, and engagement. A 3D printer is not just a tool—it is an investment in deeper learning, student ownership, and a classroom culture that values curiosity and innovation.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

150 students impacted
Mrs. Reynolds Leslie Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Salem, OR View local requests

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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bambu Lab - P2S AMS Combo 3D Printer - Gray • Best Buy Education $799.98 1 $799.98
3Dgenius 3D Printer Filament Bundle Silk PLA Filament 1.75mm Pack 3D Printing Filament Pack Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament Fit Most FDM Printers, 250g X 10 Spools, Totally 2.5KG • Amazon Business $86.99 1 $86.99
OVERTURE Silk PLA Dual Color Filament 1.75mm, Bi-Color Shiny PLA Finish, Smooth & Glossy, 1kg Spool (2.2lbs), Ideal for Cosplay Jewelry & Home Decor (Silk Gold-Silver) • Amazon Business $14.24 4 $56.96
R3D PLA Filament 1.75mm, 0-370 mm/s High Speed PLA Printing, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 1KG (2.2lbs) Clear Plastic Spool 3D Printer Filament (Matte White) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$962.92

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,007.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$177.77

Total project goal

$1,185.13

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