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Ms. Tirado from Lawrence MA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Modern Engineering and Design Like a Pro

Help me give my students the science class experience of a lifetime with a 3D Printer.

  • 2 donors
  • $382 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Project

Imagine a classroom where students have the power to turn their wildest imaginations into tangible reality. This is the vision we strive to achieve in our 8th-grade science class. We are eager to introduce our students to the transformative world of 3D printing, an innovative technology that has the potential to revolutionize how we learn, create, and problem-solve.

This tool will serve as a gateway to endless possibilities, allowing our students to design, prototype, and bring their ideas to life in ways previously unimaginable.

By integrating 3D printing into our curriculum, we seek to engage students in hands-on, experiential learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Through this project, students will embark on a journey of exploration and discovery, applying scientific principles and design thinking concepts to real-world challenges. They will learn how to use CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software to conceptualize and model their ideas, honing their spatial reasoning and digital literacy skills along the way. Once their designs are finalized, students will have the opportunity to witness the magic of 3D printing firsthand as their creations materialize layer by layer before their eyes.

The impact of this project extends far beyond the walls of our classroom. By engaging students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) activities centered around 3D printing, we are preparing them for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. These skills are not only essential for future careers in fields such as engineering, architecture, and medicine but also for fostering innovation and problem-solving in an increasingly complex world.

Your contribution to our project will directly enhance the educational experience of our students, empowering them to become innovators and creators in their own right. Together, we can inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and inventors to dream big and reach for the stars.

Ms. Tirado
Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Official Creality Ender 3 3D Printer Fully Open Source with Resume Printing Function DIY 3D Printers Printing Size 8.66x8.66x9.84 inch • Amazon Business $168.99 1 $168.99
Thames & Kosmos Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $54.58 1 $54.58
iSANMATE 3D Printer Filament, Tri-Color PLA Filament 1.75mm Bundle, Color Changing PLA Rainbow Filament, Coextrusion Silk PLA +/- 0.03 mm, 250g x 4 Spool • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Gizmo Dorks PLA Filament for 3D Printers 1.75mm 200g, 4 Color Pack Multicolor- Blue, Green, Orange, Red • Amazon Business $24.92 1 $24.92

Materials cost

$280.48

Vendor shipping charges

$9.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$324.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$57.29

Total project goal

$381.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$381.93

1 Donor

-$190.96

Donations toward project cost

-$162.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.64

match offer

-$190.96

Match offer toward project cost

-$162.32

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.64

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$0.00

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