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Dr. Molina from Hesperia CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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If Opportunity Doesn't Knock, Cut a Door.

Help me give my students the Glowforge. You will be giving them the chance to design products, get hands-on skills, and develop small business skills with endless possibilities to achieve success.

  • $6,994 goal

This project expired on March 27, 2023.

This project expired on March 27, 2023.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I teach a 6th-12th Community-Based Instruction program for students with moderate to severe needs in a school that serves approximately ninety percent, Latino students. The program serves students with autism, health impairments, and intellectual disability. In addition to barriers due to their disabilities, many of my students also encounter barriers resulting from language development and socioeconomic status. My students are working toward gaining and improving life skills, vocational skills, and functional academics.

Students will learn how to use the Glowforge and graphic design process to create 3D digital art projects to sell.

They will learn how to transform creative ideas and designs into custom work that will give them the opportunity to do hands-on projects. This will give them so many possibilities to create things, giving them the opportunity to create and sell. We will also use Glowforge to provide students with the experience of job skills needed in the community. We will be able to use the profits for community-based learning trips, group activities, and materials needed for future projects. This will allow them to learn adult life skills through fun real-life experiences.

Dr. Molina
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Glowforge Plus 3D Laser Printer – The Fast, Easy, and Powerful Tool for Wood, Leather, Craft, Paper, Fabric, and DIY. The Ultimate Hobby Laser Cutting & Engraving Machine • Amazon Business $5,345.00 1 $5,345.00

Materials cost

$5,345.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $489.07

3rd party payment processing fee

$80.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$5,944.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$1,048.99

Total project goal

$6,993.24

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