{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":true,"callToActionDisplayName":"Northern Cambria High School","outOfStateSupporters":34.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":4083433,"projectId":10229550,"letterContent":"Thank you again for supporting our classroom and helping provide our students with 3D printing supplies. Over the past few months, our students have been able to use these materials for a wide variety of projects, and I have shared several pictures showing just some of the things they have created. What I enjoy most about having this technology available is that our 3D printers are not just being used to make something that looks neat. The students are learning how to use technology to solve actual problems. They start with an idea, use Fusion to design it on the computer, print their design, test it, and then make changes when something does not work exactly as they planned. Being able to go through that entire design process gives them a much better understanding of engineering and design than they could ever get from simply reading about it.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printing supplies have also been extremely helpful for our Technology Student Association (TSA) students. Many of our TSA projects require students to design, build, test, and improve their own solutions, and having access to 3D printing has opened up so many more possibilities for them. One example shown in the pictures is the ramps our students designed and printed for a Battle Bot project. Instead of trying to find a premade part that would work, the students were able to design exactly what they needed. We have also used 3D printing to create ball-and-socket components for our solar racer cars. These small custom parts allow students to experiment with different ideas and make improvements to their cars as they test them. We have even used the printers to design a replacement fan switch. Projects like these show students that 3D printing is not just about making models or decorations—it can be used to create functional parts and solve everyday problems.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for the students has been learning to use Fusion to create their own designs. There is something completely different about designing an object on a computer and then watching the printer turn that idea into a physical object that they can hold, test, and use. Students quickly learn that their first design is not always going to work perfectly, and that is actually one of the best parts of the learning process. They have to figure out what went wrong, change dimensions, adjust their design, and try again. They are learning CAD, measurement, problem solving, engineering, and perseverance without necessarily realizing how many different skills they are using at the same time.\r\n\r\nWe have also found ways to make use of materials that would normally be thrown away. After using a spool of 3D printing filament, we are left with an empty plastic spool. Rather than simply throwing those spools away, our students found a way to give them another purpose by turning them into cat toys. We then donated the finished toys to the local Humane Society. I especially enjoyed this project because it showed the students that engineering and creativity can also be used to help others. Something that started as leftover material from our classroom became something useful for animals in our community.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact of this project is that it gives our students the freedom to create. Instead of me telling them exactly what they need to build, they can come to me with an idea and we can discuss how they might design and manufacture it. Some of the best learning happens when a student asks, \"Could we 3D print this?\" From there, they have to figure out how to actually make it work. Having filament and other 3D printing supplies readily available means we can say yes to more of those ideas.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped make all of these experiences possible. The supplies you provided are being used for classroom projects, TSA competitions, engineering challenges, prototypes, replacement parts, and even community service projects. More importantly, they are helping students become more confident designers, problem solvers, and creators. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to take an idea from their imagination, design it on a computer, and turn it into something real. 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The students are learning how to use technology to solve actual problems. They start with an idea, use Fusion to design it on the computer, print their design, test it, and then make changes when something does not work exactly as they planned. Being able to go through that entire design process gives them a much better understanding of engineering and design than they could ever get from simply reading about it.\r\n\r\nThe 3D printing supplies have also been extremely helpful for our Technology Student Association (TSA) students. Many of our TSA projects require students to design, build, test, and improve their own solutions, and having access to 3D printing has opened up so many more possibilities for them. One example shown in the pictures is the ramps our students designed and printed for a Battle Bot project. Instead of trying to find a premade part that would work, the students were able to design exactly what they needed. We have also used 3D printing to create ball-and-socket components for our solar racer cars. These small custom parts allow students to experiment with different ideas and make improvements to their cars as they test them. We have even used the printers to design a replacement fan switch. Projects like these show students that 3D printing is not just about making models or decorations, it can be used to create functional parts and solve everyday problems.\r\n\r\nOne of the most exciting parts for the students has been learning to use Fusion to create their own designs. There is something completely different about designing an object on a computer and then watching the printer turn that idea into a physical object that they can hold, test, and use. Students quickly learn that their first design is not always going to work perfectly, and that is actually one of the best parts of the learning process. They have to figure out what went wrong, change dimensions, adjust their design, and try again. They are learning CAD, measurement, problem solving, engineering, and perseverance without necessarily realizing how many different skills they are using at the same time.\r\n\r\nWe have also found ways to make use of materials that would normally be thrown away. After using a spool of 3D printing filament, we are left with an empty plastic spool. Rather than simply throwing those spools away, our students found a way to give them another purpose by turning them into cat toys. We then donated the finished toys to the local Humane Society. I especially enjoyed this project because it showed the students that engineering and creativity can also be used to help others. Something that started as leftover material from our classroom became something useful for animals in our community.\r\n\r\nThe biggest impact of this project is that it gives our students the freedom to create. Instead of me telling them exactly what they need to build, they can come to me with an idea and we can discuss how they might design and manufacture it. Some of the best learning happens when a student asks, \"Could we 3D print this?\" From there, they have to figure out how to actually make it work. Having filament and other 3D printing supplies readily available means we can say yes to more of those ideas.\r\n\r\nYour donation has helped make all of these experiences possible. The supplies you provided are being used for classroom projects, TSA competitions, engineering challenges, prototypes, replacement parts, and even community service projects. More importantly, they are helping students become more confident designers, problem solvers, and creators. Thank you for giving our students the opportunity to take an idea from their imagination, design it on a computer, and turn it into something real. 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