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Mr. McGee from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mr. McGee's classroom raised $953

Inspiring Creativity in Cad by Bringing Projects to Life!

Help me give my students an AnkerMake M5 3D printer with additional filament.

This project is fully funded

Mr. McGee Power Technical - A. James Irwin Charter School
Colorado Springs, CO Grades 9-12

My Project

I'm applying for a grant to get a 3D printer and filament for my high school classroom. This will help my diverse group of talented students learn better and be more creative.

My students are special because they're curious and like to think outside the box.

With a 3D printer, they can turn their cool ideas into real things. They could make models of historical buildings they study in history class, or create models for science projects. This printer will let them learn by doing, and it's good for students who like to see and touch things while learning.

A 3D printer will help my students understand difficult concepts better and think smarter. They'll learn how to solve problems by breaking big projects into smaller parts. Also, it's important for them to know how to use technology like 3D printing because it's becoming widely used across many industries. This project will make my students more creative, better at using tech, and more confident about trying new things.

To sum up, having a 3D printer in our high school classroom will make a big difference for my students. Your help would let them turn their ideas into real things and make them even better learners. Thank you for thinking about my request and for helping these awesome students grow and succeed.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

40 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. McGee Power Technical - A. James Irwin Charter School Grades 9-12

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.

Colorado Springs, CO View local requests

More than a third 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

40 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
AnkerMake M5 Speedy 3D Printer - Gray • Best Buy Education $616.55 1 $616.55
1.75 mm PLA Filament 2 lbs for AnkerMake M5 (2-pack) • Best Buy Education $50.58 2 $101.16
1.75 mm PLA Filament 2 lbs for AnkerMake M5 (2-pack) • Best Buy Education $50.58 1 $50.58

Materials cost

$768.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$809.81

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$142.91

Total project goal

$952.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $952.72

1 Donor

-$952.72

Donations toward project cost

-$809.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$142.91

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 $0.00

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