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Mr. Matthews from St. Augustine, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Tabula Rasa

Help me give my students the filament they need for their new 3D printers.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Matthews's classroom raised $160

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My Project

"Tabula rasa" is a Latin phrase meaning "blank slate". Using "blank filament" in 3D printing for middle school art projects offers benefits that boost student creativity, problem-solving, and digital design skills. It allows students to design detailed objects beyond traditional materials, learn new techniques, and visualize 3D ideas. Blank filament is often cheaper than colored types, making it good for budget-friendly school projects. It also enables post-print customization through painting or modifications. Overall, "blank filament" is a flexible, cost-effective choice for 3D printing when color isn't the main focus of the project.

Mr. Matthews R.J. Murray Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

St. Augustine, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SUNLU 4KG 3D Printer Filament Bundle PLA Matte 1.75mm, Neatly Wound Filament with Matte Finish, Print with 99% FDM 3D Printers, 1kg Spool (2.2lbs), 4 Packs, White*4 • Amazon Business $51.99 2 $103.98

Materials cost

$103.98

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.92

Total project goal

$159.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.46

3 Donors

-$155.05

Donations toward project cost

-$135.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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