Help me give my students a 3-D printer to continue innovating and bringing their ideas to life.
$590 goal
This project expired on June 17, 2025.
This project expired on June 17, 2025.
My Project
A 3D printer is more than just a cool gadget; it's a transformative tool that can ignite innovation and invention in students. Imagine a world where ideas materialize instantly, where designs can be tested and refined in a matter of hours, and where the limitations of traditional manufacturing are shattered. That's the power a 3D printer brings to the classroom. It allows students to move beyond theoretical concepts and engage in hands-on, experiential learning. They can design a prototype in a CAD program, send it to the printer, and within a short time, hold the physical manifestation of their idea in their hands. This rapid prototyping process fosters a cycle of design, testing, and refinement, encouraging students to experiment, iterate, and ultimately, create truly innovative solutions.
Whether it's designing a more efficient wind turbine, creating a custom prosthetic limb, or developing a new type of building material, this 3D printer will empower my students to explore the boundaries of their imagination and turn their visions into reality.
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households
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130 students impacted
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FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer with 1 Click Auto Printing System, 600mm/s High-Speed, Quick Detachable 280°C Nozzle, Core XY All-Metal Structure, Multi-Functional 220x220x220mm 3D Printer
• Amazon Business
$464.00
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$464.00
Materials cost
$464.00
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.96
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$500.96
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$88.40
Total project goal
$589.36
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