My students need 3D Doodler pens and refills to facilitate their understanding of concepts and enhance their creativity in my STEM lab.
FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Grizzle's classroom raised $637
This project is fully funded
My Students
Students at my school love to learn, and can acquire so much more knowledge if only we had the resources. Some of these students are described as limited English students, delinquent, migratory students, or students with disabilities. The total enrollment is approximately 776 students. The ethnic composition is comprised of approximately 62% Black, 11% White, 20% Hispanic, .2% American Indian, 3% Asian, and 3% two or more races. In my school, 64.5% of the students are eligible for free or reduced meals.
One of the ways I want to inspire a love of learning for my students is through STEAM-based instruction with innovative technology.
As teachers, we need to learn and adapt to new technologies to stay ahead of the curve and prepare our students for their futures.
My Project
According to a study in the International Journal of Science Education, 65% of scientists and STEM graduate students said they developed their interest in elementary school. We must encourage our students to be curious and innovative in order to help them develop as problem solvers and critical thinkers. 21st Century learning and critical thinking encompass students engaging in collaborative activities, using technology to enhance learning and digital literacy, and using critical thinking skills to problem solve. It is imperative that schools teach the aforementioned skills to help students thrive in today's technologically-driven world. This type of learning encourages higher order thinking, flexibility, creativity and expert use of technologies.
3D Doodler pens are innovative and can be integrated seamlessly into the curriculum to bridge the gap between the abstract and concrete using advanced technology to help make learning fun, exciting, and richly rewarding.
When students create 3D figures based on a concept learned, they are able to comprehend abstract concepts using concrete meanings to support their understanding. For example, students learning about potential and kinetic energy can bring these two concepts to life by building a 3D roller coaster with a 3D pen and testing the two types of energies using a marble on the roller coaster. Not only are students engaged and having fun, but they are immersed in hands-on inquiry and exploration.
More than half 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
Leungyo 3D Printing Pen & 3D Doodler with LCD Display+ 3 ABS Filament Material Sample Pack + Power Adapter + Manual (Green)
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$32.19
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$289.71
3D Doodler Pen - Safe for Kids & Adults - Simple 1 Button Operation - Won't Burn - No Mess - Non-Toxic - Won't Clog Guaranteed
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$39.99
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$39.99
3D Pen Filament CFTech 1.75mm Filament Refills PLA Material 20 Color/ 16 Feet Per Color Plastic Doodle Supplies Kit Work with 3D Printing Drawing Painting Pen and Printer
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$19.78
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$39.56
3D Printing Pen Filament Refills, Creland 1.75 mm Filament PLA Pack of 20 Different Colors ABS Filament [Bonus 4 Glow in the Dark] - 320 Linear Feet, 16 Feet Each
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$18.99
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$37.98
3D Pen Filament Refills 26 Piece Kit! 26 Colors. 6 Glow in the Dark Colors.1.75mm ABS 572 Linear Feet (22 Feet Each) BONUS Free Spatula Mat Pouch PDF Stencils. High grade ABS Filament Bundle
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$17.99
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$35.98
Anpro 3D Pen Filament Refills, 14 Colors, 20 Foot Lengths, 3D Printer ABS Filament 1.75mm, 280 Linear Feet 3D Printing Filament
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$13.99
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$27.98
Materials cost
$471.20
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$32.51
3rd party payment processing fee
$7.07
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$540.78
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$95.43
Total project goal
$636.21
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$636.21
1 Donor
-$636.21
Donations toward project cost
-$540.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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