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Mrs. C from Palmdale, CA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hands-On STEAM: Building a Lab for Exploration, Creation, and Discovery

Help me give my students 3D printing supplies and other STEAM related items so we can inspire young minds.

  • $1,059 goal

This project expired on January 16, 2025.

This project expired on January 16, 2025.

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Mrs. C The Palmdale Aerospace Academy
Palmdale, CA Grades 3-5

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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

About My Project:

I’m thrilled to introduce a project that incorporates LEGO and 3D printing supplies into our STEAM curriculum.

These resources are crucial for turning theoretical concepts into hands-on learning experiences, sparking curiosity and creativity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

My students are incredibly imaginative and eager to explore new ideas. Their natural curiosity and enthusiasm for experimentation make them perfect candidates for interactive STEAM activities. Their diverse backgrounds enrich our classroom, driving us to explore innovative learning methods.

My requested items will make a difference. LEGO sets provide a hands-on approach to understanding Engineering and Mathematics through building and designing. They also encourage creative problem-solving. 3D printing supplies, including filaments and design software, allow students to create tangible models from their ideas. This technology merges Technology, Engineering, and Art. Art supplies enable the integration of creative thinking into STEAM projects, fostering innovative solutions and unique expressions of understanding.

Utilizing LEGO and 3D printing create interactive, hands-on learning experiences, provide tools that foster creativity and critical thinking through experimentation and design, and integrate tactile and visual methods to ensure all students connect meaningfully with STEAM topics.

These resources will offer students exciting opportunities to apply their knowledge and develop new skills. Thank you for supporting this project—it will greatly enhance their learning and inspire their future in STEAM.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

HBCU Alum 350 students impacted
Mrs. C The Palmdale Aerospace Academy Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Palmdale, CA View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 350 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
STEAM Park • LEGO Education $219.95 1 $219.95
Tineco A20 Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner, Powerful Suction, 3 Modes for Multi-Level Messes, 1L Larger Dustbin, Ergonomic Dual-Handle Design, Wall-Mount Dock, LED Headlight • Amazon Business $149.90 1 $149.90
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Glowing Marble Run – 250 Piece Construction Set with 50 Glow in The Dark Glass Marbles & Storage Bag, STEM Gifts for Boys and Girls, Building Project Toy (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $71.99 2 $143.98
Tytan TILES 220-Piece SUPERSIZED Magnetic Tiles Building Set, 1000s of Creations, Large 3D Castles, Massive Vehicles, & Rocket Ships, Kids’ STEM Toy, Architecture, Innovative Play, Ages 3 and Up • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
6 Tray Sorter Sifter Box Used for Lego, Storage Sorter Brick for Lego Blocks, Gift for Lego Lover, Gift for Teens and Adults, 5 Different Size Sorter Perfect for Multiple Building Blocks • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
DO3D Fast Color Change Natural Rainbow PLA 3D Printing Filament, Tidy Winding 1.75mm PLA, Widely Fit for 3D Printer; 1KG Cardboard 3D Printing Material, Clear Transparent Type Multi Colored PLA • Amazon Business $31.34 1 $31.34
AMOLEN Filament Storage Bags Vacuum Kit, Cleaning Drying Sealed 16 Bags with Two Sizes for 3D Printer Filament with Automatic Pumps/Desiccants/Humidity Indicator Cards/Clips • Amazon Business $27.39 1 $27.39
iSANMATE 3D Printer Filament, Glow in The Dark Filament Multicolor, Pla Filament 1.75 mm Green, Blue, Red, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 1KG/Spool • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Handy Art Paint Pump For Gallon or Half Gallon • School Specialty $2.99 8 $23.92
Sharpie Permanent Markers Variety Pack - Black, Set of 6 • Blick Art Materials $8.24 1 $8.24

Materials cost

$761.68

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.34

Sales tax

 $69.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$900.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.85

Total project goal

$1,058.99

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