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Mr. Hodges from Sarasota, FL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Impact of 3D Printing in Design Technology

Help me give my students these AMAZING tools to actually bring their UNIQUE designs to reality…Creality 3D Printers. Students now have the ability to actually SEE and TOUCH the results of their own unique thoughts and designs.

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Mr. Hodges Sarasota Military Academy Preparatory
Sarasota, FL Grades 6-8

My Project

3D printing can transform a middle school Design Technology classroom by giving students the opportunity to turn creative ideas into real, tangible products. Instead of simply learning about design concepts, students can use computer-aided design software to create, print, test, and improve their own projects. This hands-on process develops creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, spatial reasoning, and perseverance. Students learn that failure is not the end of a project but an important part of the design process. By working with 3D printers, students also gain valuable exposure to engineering, technology, manufacturing, and career skills that can prepare them for an increasingly technology-driven world.

The addition of 3D printers can make a significant difference in my Design Technology class by creating an environment where students become designers, engineers, inventors, and problem-solvers.

My five primary goals for 3D printing projects are to (1) encourage creativity and original thinking, (2) develop practical problem-solving skills, (3) teach students to use technology responsibly and effectively, (4) strengthen collaboration, communication, and perseverance, and (5) connect classroom learning to real-world applications and future careers. Students will learn to take an idea from concept to finished product while making thoughtful decisions throughout the design and testing process.

What makes my middle school students special is their curiosity, creativity, and willingness to explore new possibilities. At this age, students are naturally imaginative and are often willing to ask questions adults might overlook. They also bring diverse interests, experiences, personalities, and perspectives to the classroom. 3D printing provides a way for those unique qualities to become visible through their creations. My goal is not simply to teach students how to operate a 3D printer; it is to help them discover that they can imagine something, design it, improve it, and ultimately make it real.

Half of students from low‑income households

Never Before Funded 45 students impacted
Mr. Hodges Sarasota Military Academy Preparatory Grades 6-8 Sarasota, FL 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

Never Before Funded 45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creality K2 SE 3D Printer, Support Multicolor Printing Needs CFS | 500mm/s High-Speed Printing, Auto Leveling, Vibration Control, Compact Desktop Upgrate 3D Printer, Print Size 220x215x245mm • Amazon Business $234.06 3 $702.18

Materials cost

$702.18

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$742.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.07

Total project goal

$873.78

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