The world we live in requires out of the box thinking to solve problems. COVID came and affirmed this point. So what would be something that students need to learn (or a way to think) that can aid in this cause? A coding methodology tied in with 3D printing, of course!
Having a 3D printer in our elementary school would allow students to see the engineering process from an idea all the way to a final product.
As I continue to teach students about 3D printing, I am amazed at the ideas they have of items they could 3D print that could help them in school or at home. Ideas from headphone holders to keychain rings to pencil holders and even fidget spinners. My students understand they need to manipulate shapes just as a computer manipulates code. They've got that way to thinking inside them. They need you to deliver a 3D printer to bring their ideas to life.
Our hope is to create a 3D setup in our library where students will get a chance to see the magic happen while being able to display their projects to inspire others. That inspiration will allow students to think out of the box and create even greater items to tackle tomorrow's challenges.
Official Creality Ender 5 Plus 3D Printer with Auto-Leveling Kit, Dual Z-Axis Touch Screen and Glass Bed Large Printing Size 350x350x400mm
• Amazon Business
$596.99
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$596.99
HATCHBOX 1.75mm Mint Green PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Filament
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
HATCHBOX 1.75mm Green PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Filament
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
HATCHBOX 1.75mm Black PLA 3D Printer Filament, 1 KG Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 3D Printing Filament
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Materials cost
$671.96
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.08
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$712.04
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$125.65
Total project goal
$837.69
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$837.69
14 Donors
-$820.05
Donations toward project cost
-$712.04
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