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Mr. Jacoway from CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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STEM to Engineer the World Around Us

My students need a MAKERBOT and a CNC Router Cutter/Engraver to Master STEM concepts through discovery.

  • $4,554 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Students

My STEM students are growing in their interest and ability to innovate. Although they may be at different stages of innovative thought, my students share at least two traits.

They are eager to design and build their own unique projects and they are interested in learning and applying new tools.

Our Charter school has a mixed population of 64% Title I (unduplicated Count) students from predominantly urban settings.

Students of all races and a number of ethnic backgrounds work together in a safe and secure environment. Our school demographics are as follows: 3.8% Asian, 31.2% Afro-American, 30.1% Hispanic 5.9% multiracial, and 29.0% White. Students at our school are motivated and enthusiastic when given the opportunity to show their inventiveness and talents.

My Project

Our students are excited by learning through action. Experiential learning allows them to experience the world in ways that books will never allow. The equipment and hardware included in this project are selected to complement a series of other materials, tools and devices that our students already use to design, code and build and or to accomplish research tasks. The projects that our students complete excite and satisfy them. Ultimately, these activities build confident, knowledgeable young adults that are able to lead based on experience.

The MakerBot 3D Printer in combination with the CNC Router will enhance our student’s ability to create finer and more precise projects, in less time.

These devices will be used to create parts, some of which will be used in robots and remotely operated vehicles. All of these adventures will lead our youth to new and long lasting discoveries.

Mr. Jacoway
Grades 9-12

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot Replicator+ • Amazon Business $2,499.00 1 $2,499.00
MakerBot MP06572 Large 10-Pack PLA Filament, Spool, 1.75 millimeters Diameter (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $406.33 1 $406.33
DIY CNC Router Kits 3018 GRBL Control Wood Carving Milling Engraving Machine (Working Area 30x18x4.5cm, 3 Axis, 110V-240V), with ER11 and 5mm extension rod • Amazon Business $295.99 1 $295.99
MakerBot Smart Extruder+ (For Replicator & Mini) MP07325 • Amazon Business $190.02 1 $190.02
HHIP 8000-0002 4 Flute High Speed Steel End Mill Set, 6 Piece, 3/8" Shank • Amazon Business $28.09 1 $28.09
MYSWEETY 110/220V 12v 30a Dc Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply 360w for LED Strip Light CCTV Radio Computer Project • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
HQMaster 10PCS 1/8" 17mm Carbide Flat Nose End Mill CNC Router Bits Double Flute Spiral Set Tool Nylon Resin ABS Acrylic PVC MDF Hardwood • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Autek 10x Titanium Coated Carbide PCB Engraving CNC Bit Router Tool 30 Degree 0.1mm Tip(J3.3001Tix10) • Amazon Business $14.50 1 $14.50

Materials cost

$3,470.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $317.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$52.06

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,870.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$683.04

Total project goal

$4,553.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,553.60

1 Donor

-$4,553.60

Donations toward project cost

-$3,870.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$683.04

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