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The glue sticks, markers, index cards, rubber bands, labels, and storage bags you helped supply may seem simple, but they have a big impact on how smoothly our projects run.\r\nThese materials help my students stay focused and confident as they design, build, and problem-solve together. From engineering challenges to science experiments, everything runs more efficiently when students have the tools they need right at their fingertips.\r\nYour support helps create an environment where curiosity can thrive and every student feels ready to learn, explore, and create. 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The rainbow of tough PLA PRO filament you helped provide has opened up endless opportunities for creativity and collaboration in our classroom.\r\nStudents are using this filament to design math game pieces, create measuring tools, and bring their own stop-motion stories to life with 3D-printed characters and props. They're learning to think like designers and engineers while practicing math, writing, and problem-solving skills, all at once!\r\nYour support has made it possible for my students to see how imagination and learning work hand in hand. 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The durable 3D printer filament you helped provide is allowing them to design, test, and refine their creations in ways that truly connect science, math, and engineering.\r\nFrom racing their 3D-printed boats in our Regatta Challenge to building geometric nets and inventing useful classroom tools, students are learning that problem-solving takes persistence, creativity, and teamwork. They're gaining confidence as they test ideas, make adjustments, and see their designs come to life.\r\nYour support has given my students the chance to think like real engineers and inventors, and that sense of ownership and pride is priceless. 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Because of your generosity, my students now have the materials they need to continue designing, problem-solving, and building real-world solutions using 3D printing technology.\r\n\r\nYour donation of 3D printer filament might seem like a simple supply, but in our classroom, it's the foundation for innovation. With it, students can apply STEAM concepts to turn their ideas into tangible creations—bridging the gap between imagination and reality. From prototypes of flood-resistant homes to spinning tops, bridges, and tools, these projects give students a meaningful way to explore engineering design and tackle challenges that mirror those faced in the world today.\r\n\r\nOur students are future scientists, tech innovators, engineers, artists, and mathematicians. Many come from multilingual households, and we are a proud Title I-assisted school. For many of these students, our classroom is the first place they have hands-on access to emerging technologies like 3D printing. 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The 3D Doodle pens have quickly become a favorite tool in our classroom, offering students a unique way to explore STEM, art, and design through hands-on, creative learning.\r\n\r\nWith these pens, students are not only developing spatial reasoning and geometry skills—they're also learning how to think critically, work collaboratively, and persevere through the design process. Whether they're building geometric models, designing mini-structures, or experimenting with their own creative inventions, the 3D pens have opened up a whole new world of possibilities for my young innovators.\r\n\r\nFor many of my students—especially those who are new to engineering and design—this was their first experience turning a sketch into a three-dimensional object. Seeing their ideas take shape has been incredibly empowering. The pens promote teamwork as small groups work together to add details and refine their builds, and the excitement they feel when their designs come to life is truly inspiring.\r\n\r\nOur Title I assisted school serves a diverse population, including many English Language Learners, and your donation helped create a space where every student can learn by doing, discover new talents, and feel confident in their creativity. These tools are more than just pens—they're gateways to future careers and lifelong skills.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and helping us build a brighter, more hands-on future!","fullyFundedDate":1735067850177,"projectUrl":"project/stemulating-engineering-with-3doodler-pe/8899500/","projectTitle":"STEMulating Engineering With 3Doodler Pens","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp367029_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527732536909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bassbunch"},{"teacherId":367029,"projectId":9070900,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for supporting our classroom through this project! Because of your generosity, my students were able to dive into an exciting cross-curricular experience that combined engineering design with cultural exploration in celebration of the Lunar New Year.\r\n\r\nWith the addition of the Bambu A1 Mini 3D printer, my students developed their CAD and measurement skills while learning how to design with functional elements like links, joints, hinges, and pivot points. This hands-on learning came to life as they created their own articulated, multi-color snakes—perfect for honoring 2025, the Year of the Snake!\r\n\r\nStudents also designed and printed supports for paper fans, spinning tokens, and lantern components, gaining a deeper understanding of both practical design tools and the cultural significance behind traditional Lunar New Year symbols. 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My classroom is full of future scientists, tech innovators, engineers, artists, and mathematicians—students eager to take ownership of their learning and build the skills they need to change the world.\r\n\r\nThank you for helping make this project—and this kind of learning—possible!","fullyFundedDate":1737481428554,"projectUrl":"project/bringing-lunar-new-year-designs-to-life/9070900/","projectTitle":"Bringing Lunar New Year Designs to Life With 3D Printing","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Bass","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/272x272/tp367029_272x272.jpg?width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1527732536909","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/bassbunch"},{"teacherId":367029,"projectId":9040090,"letterContent":"Thanks to your generosity, my students had the incredible opportunity to combine creativity, cultural exploration, and real-world STEM skills in a truly meaningful way. Using our new Bambu A1 3D printer with AMS, students learned the fundamentals of CAD design, measurement, and mechanical movement while diving into Lunar New Year traditions—an engaging cross-curricular experience that brought both engineering and global awareness to life.\r\n\r\n2025 is the Year of the Snake, and what better way to celebrate than by designing and 3D printing our own articulated, multi-color snakes? Students explored how joints, links, hinges, and pivot points work in flexible designs, and they were amazed to see their creations come to life layer by layer. We also created supports for paper fans, spinning tokens, and parts for lanterns—combining traditional symbols with modern technology in a vibrant celebration of the Lunar New Year.\r\n\r\nOur classroom is filled with future scientists, tech innovators, engineers, artists, and mathematicians. We are part of a small university town with a large English Language Learner population and are proudly Title I-assisted. 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