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Mr. McGregor from El Segundo, CA is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Power Tools for Engineering!

My students need power tools to create engineering projects that are high quality, professional, and safe.

  • $571 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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My Students

Have you ever attempted to build a planter box but only had a hand saw and a hammer? After spending hours of time trying to cut the wood, and hammer the nails, you end up with a planter box that took hours of time and will fall apart in a year. The problem was that you had the wrong tools.

My students have been under-served since the beginning of their schooling.

My students come from low-income homes, many with only one or no parents. They are born with little social capital and are often underestimated by our society. They work very hard when given the chance and I know they will make a positive difference in our world

My Project

I am requesting a miter saw that will allow students to create engineering projects that are professional, high quality, and time saving. The first project students will be completing is a trebuchet project. After the trebuchet is built they will collect data on the path of the flying object using iPads and Vernier software. Then they will mathematically model (both algebraically and graphically) the position of the object over time. By having the right tools students will save time and create more professional work that will create greater pride and admiration for what they have done. It will also allow us as a class to push through more content and projects.

Your financial contribution supports my students by putting the right tools in their hands and serves as an investment in their future.

The miter saw will last for years and will be an investment in my future classes.

Mr. McGregor
Grades 9-12
    More than a third 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

    This project will reach 150 students.

    9 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Compound Miter Saw, Blade Dia. 12 In., Slide No, Bevel Double, 3600 No Load RPM, 15.0 Amps @ 120V, Crosscut @ 45 Deg. H 4 In., Crosscut @ 45 Deg. W 8 In., Crosscut @ 90 Deg. H 6-1/2 In., Crosscut @ 90 Deg. W 10 In., Arbor Size 5/8 and 1 In., Blade Ty • Grainger $376.79 1 $376.79

Materials cost

$376.79

Vendor shipping charges

 $37.68

Sales tax

 $34.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$484.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.52

Total project goal

$570.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $570.12

6 Donors

-$285.06

Donations toward project cost

-$242.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.76

match offer

-$285.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$242.30

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.76

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