Sparking Artistic Creativity in Gifted Through 3D Printing
Help me give my students the opportunity to create their own designs and see them come to life on our own classroom 3D printer.
$1,288 goal
This project expired on June 6, 2025.
This project expired on June 6, 2025.
My Project
A 3D printer is valuable in a gifted classroom because it fosters our creativity! It encourages hands-on learning, allows students to bring their ideas to life through tangible objects, promotes problem-solving skills, and provides a platform for advanced design thinking, all of which are crucial for gifted students who often thrive on complex challenges and innovative approaches to learning.
My gifted students will be able to design and print unique objects, fully realizing their ideas and pushing the boundaries of their imagination.
The ability to physically create something they've designed on a computer makes learning more interactive and engaging, especially for students who learn best by doing. Students can experiment with different parameters, and learn from trial and error, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving promoting the use of the steps of the engineering design process. 3D printing can be integrated into complex projects across various subjects, allowing gifted students to explore advanced concepts and create unique solutions.
My students can work together to design and print projects, encouraging and building their skills in teamwork and communication. 3D printing connects classroom learning to real-world applications, preparing students for future careers in STEM fields. The hands-on variety of 3D printing can spark interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics for my gifted students.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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40 students impacted
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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
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$464.00
1
$464.00
Flashforge Black PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
• School Specialty
$26.21
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$78.63
Flashforge White PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
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$26.21
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$78.63
Flashforge Red PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
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$26.21
2
$52.42
Flashforge Green PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
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$26.21
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$52.42
Flashforge Blue PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
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$26.21
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$52.42
FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Filament, PLA Galaxy Filament 1.75mm, 1KG Spool (2.2lbs), Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for FDM 3D Printers, Better Tenacity & No Knotting (Purple)
• Amazon Business
$25.49
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$50.98
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$25.49
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$50.98
Flashforge Gray PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg
• School Specialty
$26.21
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$26.21
FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Filament, PLA PRO Filament 1.75mm, 1KG Spool (2.2lbs), Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for FDM 3D Printers, Better Tenacity & No Knotting (Gold)
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$21.49
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$21.49
FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Filament, PLA PRO Filament 1.75mm, 1KG Spool (2.2lbs), Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for FDM 3D Printers, Better Tenacity & No Knotting (Orange)
• Amazon Business
$21.49
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$21.49
Materials cost
$949.67
Vendor shipping charges
$34.07
Sales tax
$66.48
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.25
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,094.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$193.14
Total project goal
$1,287.61
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