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Ms. Rodriguez from Chicago, IL is requesting technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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2D is So 2000, We Learn in 3D Now!

My students need a 3D printer to make their creations come to life.

  • $2,453 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

One of the most important jobs of teaching is to make sure that our students are ready to function and participate in our ever evolving technological world. I try to show the students the world of technology outside of playing video games and watching television.

My 5th grade class is 96% low income in a Title I public elementary school.

We're a high needs school in a high needs community trying to make do with the few resources we have. In my class, I have 31 high energy students that are eager to learn when given the chance. They participate actively and are always asking questions about the world around them. Unfortunately, though, we have a science curriculum that does not have many hands-on options. My students learn about science through reading texts but I want to provide them with a more engaging class experience. I am working around the provided curriculum to make sure that science leaves a lasting impression on every student.

My Project

With a 3D printer, my students will be able to turn their imaginative ideas into physical products. We will also be able to create things that may not be available for students to touch and manipulate. The 3D printer will make our Science classroom more into a Makers Workshop classroom. The students will have more options open for their creativity as they will be able to creative miniature replicas of anything they could find or create a template for.

A 3D printer will move my classroom from staying with the times to ahead of the times.

We will be integrating technology into the curriculum on a whole new level. I have been striving to create a STEM focused classroom and this will help me achieve my goal.

Ms. Rodriguez Falconer Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

64 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot Academy - 3D Printing Bundle • MakerBot $2,000.00 1 $2,000.00

Materials cost

$2,000.00

Vendor shipping charges

$25.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$30.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,085.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$367.94

Total project goal

$2,452.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,452.94

1 Donor

-$2,452.94

Donations toward project cost

-$2,085.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$367.94

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$0.00

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