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Ms. Loughlin from Portland, ME is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recharging Our Maker Space

Help me give my students consumable materials that allow their designs take form.

  • $521 goal

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Ms. Loughlin has another project! Donate to Personalizing Human Biology to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $487.
2X

My Students

I currently have forty-five students who have enrolled in my Introduction to Engineering course. Some of these students came into the course knowing that they are destined to study engineering in college. Most signed up because they have a knack for designing or constructing things.

Many of my students are first or second generation immigrants from around the world.

Many of them come from low-income families. Before taking my class, engineering was just an idea. Through my course, I hope to inspire students to consider joining the ranks of America's next generation of engineers.

My Project

Throughout the course of the school year my students need a range of consumable supplies to help them to design and build projects during my engineering class in our school's maker space. My course is one of only two courses at our school where students have the opportunity to design, build and test their ideas. Having materials at the ready is essential to fuel student engagement.

Students need materials to make their vision become reality.

Items like duct tape, paint, foam brushes and filament for 3D printing help students to design and create solutions to a wide range of challenges in my classroom.

Ms. Loughlin Casco Bay High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Portland, ME View local requests

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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Soldering Iron Station Solder Kit - 48W 110V Soldering Tool Set Temp Adjustable Electric Welding for SMD/PCD/DIY Packed with Iron Tips/Solder Wire/Tip Cleaner/Solder Wire Holder • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
FutureSprout Solder Wire Lead Free Rosin Core Electrical Soldering DIY Work 99Sn 0.3Ag 0.7Cu • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
AmazonBasics 9 Volt Everyday Alkaline Battery - Pack of 8 • Amazon Business $9.66 3 $28.98
MakerBot PLA Filament, 1.75 mm Diameter, Small Spool, Neon Green • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Assorted Duct Tape Bulk Set Of Colored Duct Tape, 24 Random Rolls • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Apple Barrel Acrylic Paint Set, 18 Piece (2-Ounce), PROMOABI Assorted Colors I • Amazon Business $18.07 1 $18.07
MakerBot PLA Filament, 1.75 mm Diameter, Small Spool, Black • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
MakerBot PLA Filament, 1.75 mm Diameter, Small Spool, Blue • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00
3D Solutech Teal Blue 3D Printer PLA Filament 1.75MM Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 2.2 LBS (1.0KG) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
3D Solutech Real Purple 3D Printer PLA Filament 1.75MM Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 2.2 LBS (1.0KG) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
3D Solutech Real Black 3D Printer PLA Filament 1.75MM Filament, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm, 2.2 LBS (1.0KG) - PLA175RBLK • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
GIFTEXPRESS 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great for DIY Art Kit Home School, Colors: Black Navy Purple red Orange White Teal Lime Green • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Adtech 220-345-5 Hot Glue Sticks, 5 lb/4" Mini Size • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
MakerBot PLA Filament, 1.75 mm Diameter, Small Spool, Red • Amazon Business $16.70 1 $16.70
LUTER 4 Pieces Sponge Set Sanding, Washable and Reusable Sand Sponges Kit, Coarse/Medium/Fine/Superfine 4 Different Specifications Sand Block Assortment • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
FolkArt PROMOFAMET Metallic Paint Set (8 Piece), 2 oz • Amazon Business $15.93 1 $15.93
AmazonBasics D Cell 1.5 Volt Everyday Alkaline Battery - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $12.82 1 $12.82
US Art Supply 1 inch Foam Sponge Wood Handle Paint Brush Set (Super Value Pack of 50) - Lightweight, Durable and Great for Acrylics, Stains, Varnishes, Crafts, Art • Amazon Business $10.96 1 $10.96
AmazonBasics C Cell Everyday 1.5 Volt Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
PAXCOO 100 Pcs 6” Colored Jumbo Wood Craft Sticks • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
AmazonBasics AAA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $7.74 1 $7.74
200 Pcs Craft Sticks Ice Cream Sticks Natural Wood Popsicle Craft Sticks 4.5 inch Length Treat Sticks Ice Pop Sticks for DIY Crafts • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$387.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $19.36

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.81

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.08

Total project goal

$520.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $520.54

2 Donors

-$261.00

Donations toward project cost

-$221.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.15

match offer

-$259.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$220.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.93

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