Printing Possibilities: Sparking Creativity with a 3D Printer!
Help me give my students a Flashforge 3D Printer and a supply of filament.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gilmore's classroom raised $859
This project is fully funded
My Project
In our school, we’re creating a makerspace that empowers students to turn their ideas into real-world solutions. With the addition of a 3D printer, our students will be able to design, create, and explore new concepts in ways that textbooks alone can’t offer. This project will give students hands-on experience in critical areas such as engineering, problem-solving, and innovation.
A 3D printer will allow students to create tangible models of their ideas, which can be particularly impactful in STEM and creative subjects.
For example, students could design and print parts for robots, models of cells for biology, or prototypes of structures they’ve designed. By making their ideas real, students can better understand the concepts they’re studying, test their theories, and improve on them based on what they learn. This real-world application of their learning will foster creativity, deepen engagement, and develop skills that will serve them in future careers.
My students are a curious, creative, and hardworking group with a natural drive to learn by doing. They thrive in environments where they can actively participate in the learning process, and they have big ideas that deserve to be realized. The makerspace, with the help of a 3D printer, will serve as an incubator for these young minds, giving them the freedom to experiment, fail, learn, and succeed on their own terms.
With your help, this project will inspire students to see themselves as inventors and creators, fostering a love for learning and innovation that can last a lifetime. By supporting this project, you’re not just giving my students a tool—you’re giving them a chance to grow, explore, and discover their potential in an unforgettable way.
Nearly all 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
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer, 600mm/s High-Speed, FDM 3D Printer Auto Leveling with 280°C Quick Detachable Nozzle, Core XY Structure, Dual Filtration System, Print Size 220x220x220mm
• Amazon Business
$464.00
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$464.00
8 Spools Dual Color Silk PLA 3D Printer Filament Bundle, Silk White/Black, Red/Black, Gold/Black, Purple/Black, Purple/Blue, Red/Gold, Green/Blue, Yellow/Pink, 1.75mm Bicolor Silk PLA 250gX8
• Amazon Business
$45.59
1
$45.59
Polymaker Panchroma PLA Filament, Starlight Aurora 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament, 3D Printer PLA Filament, Fit Most FDM 3D Printers, 1kg Spool (2.2lbs)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
AMOLEN PLA 3D Printer Filament, Galaxy Green Color Changing with Light Filament 1.75mm,Shiny Sparkle 3D Printing Filament for Most FDM 3D Printers,Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm,1kg Spool(2.2lbs)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Polymaker Panchroma PLA Filament, Starlight Nebula 1.75mm 3D Printing Filament, 3D Printer PLA Filament, Fit Most FDM 3D Printers, 1kg Spool (2.2lbs)
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
AMOLEN TPU 3D Printer Filament, Transparent Multicolor Rainbow TPU 1.75mm, Color Change Flexible Soft TPU 3D Printing Filament Supports High Speed, 1kg Spool(2.2lbs), Yellow Green Orange
• Amazon Business
$26.99
1
$26.99
OVV3D Rainbow PLA Filament 1.75mm, Rainbow PLA 3D Printer Filament Multicolor Matte Color Change Rainbow PLA Filament with Blue Purple Pink Yellow, 3D Printing Filament 3D Filament
• Amazon Business
$23.99
1
$23.99
Materials cost
$650.54
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$39.03
3rd party payment processing fee
$9.76
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$729.33
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$128.71
Total project goal
$858.04
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$858.04
8 Donors
-$501.10
Donations toward project cost
-$433.43
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$67.67
Matching donations from our partners
-$348.12
Match offers toward project cost
-$295.90
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Gilmore and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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