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Mr. Lawson from Augusta, KY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. Lawson's classroom raised $2,430

Ignite Creativity: a Classroom Laser Engraver for Future Innovators

Help me give my students the opportunity to learn, create, and grow many skills that go beyond the classroom, which includes: safety, technical, project planning, maintenance, troubleshooting, collaboration, and many more.

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Mr. Lawson Augusta Independent School
Augusta, KY Grades 6-8

My Project

Laser engraving offers students numerous benefits across various subjects and projects. Here are some key advantages: hands-on learning, practice skills, precision and detail, accuracy, interdisciplinary learning, STEM integration, and art and design. My goal is to incorporate laser engraving into education that can enhance students learning experiences, promote practical skills, and inspire creativity. Students will have opportunities to create fundraising and donation projects. For example: the rotary roller kit will be used so students can create personalized tumblers.

By using technology like a laser engraver, students will see the practical applications of their learning, connecting classroom concepts to real-world scenarios.

Overall, the laser engraver will not only enrich their educational journey but also empower them to explore their passions and develop skills that will serve them well in the future. I am excited to see how this tool can inspire them to reach new heights in their creativity and learning.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 1 donor
Mr. Lawson Augusta Independent School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Augusta, KY View local requests

Nearly all 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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
xTool D1 Pro 20W Laser Engraver 4-in-1 Rotary Roller Kit for Glass Tumbler Ring, High Speed Laser Engraving Machine, Laser Cutter for Wood, Metal, Laser Cutter and Engraver for Personalized Gift DIY • Amazon Business $1,057.32 1 $1,057.32
xTool Smoke Purifier for M1/S1/D1 Pro Laser Engraver, Fume Extractor for xTool D1 Pro (Use with Enclosure) and Most Enclosed Laser Cutter, 3-Stage Filtration, 99.97% Purification Rate • Amazon Business $729.99 1 $729.99
xTool Extension Honeycomb Panel for xTool D1/D1 Pro and Most Laser Engraver and Cutter, Fast Heat Dissipation and Desktop-Protecting for Laser Engraving Machine, Extending Working Area to 37.6"*17" • Amazon Business $217.79 1 $217.79

Materials cost

$2,005.10

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,065.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$364.44

Total project goal

$2,429.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,429.62

1 Donor

-$2,294.64

Donations toward project cost

-$2,065.18

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$229.46

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$134.98

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