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Ms. Simpson from Monterey, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Print the Future: 3D Printers for STEAM Innovators!

Help me give my students the FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer—featuring auto-leveling, high-speed printing, and a durable all-metal structure for hands-on creativity in the classroom! Help my STEAM innovators bring their ideas to life!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Simpson's classroom raised $762

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are curious, creative, and eager to explore the world through hands-on learning. As 7th and 8th grade STEAM innovators, they thrive when given opportunities to design, experiment, and bring their ideas to life.

With the FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer, my students will gain real-world experience in engineering, design, and problem-solving.

This high-speed, auto-leveling printer will allow them to prototype models, create functional designs, and explore concepts in math, science, and technology—bridging the gap between imagination and innovation.

My goal is to empower students with 21st-century skills, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and perseverance. 3D printing will provide them with a tangible way to apply their learning while preparing them for future careers in STEM fields.

My students are future engineers, designers, and inventors—this project will give them the tools they need to dream big and build boldly!

Ms. Simpson Monte Vista TK-8 School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Monterey, CA 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $279.00 2 $558.00

Materials cost

$558.00

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$51.06

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$647.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.25

Total project goal

$761.68

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$761.68

1 Donor

-$507.79

Donations toward project cost

-$431.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.17

match offer

-$253.89

Match offer toward project cost

-$215.81

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.08

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$0.00

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