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Mrs. Westhall from Bayside, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3D Printing for Elementary Engineers

Help me give my students access to a 3D Printer to support the Engineering Design Process.

  • $239 goal

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My Students

I teach Computer Science (CS) and Technology in Queens, New York. Our school is a special place with a rich composition of children from diverse backgrounds, particularly serving a large population of English Language Learners and students with disabilities. Many of our students come from families that face financial hardships that limit accessibility to technology. We are actively working to close the Digital Divide through CS instruction and work with donors will help ensure equitable access to technology tools for all of our students.

All children should be exposed to meaningful STEM and Computer Science learning opportunities integrated across all content areas.

My Project

As part of our computer science curriculum, students will be tasked with finding innovative solutions to everyday problems while working through the Engineering Design Process. Having access to 3D printers and scanners will allow student to create physical prototypes of designs that they originally created using CAD software in the 3D design space.

These concept designs brought to life with 3D printing will help fuel their understanding of the design process and hopefully inspire many to pursue STEM careers later in life.

Projects integrating these kinds of technologies allow for meaningful collaboration with peers and help demystify abstract concepts in both computing and mathematics. Through the process I am sure they will form a deeper appreciation for the connection between Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology.

Mrs. Westhall PS 31 Bayside Grades PreK-2

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Bayside, NY View local requests

More than 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

400 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
XYZprinting da Vinci Mini Wireless 3D Printer ~ 6"x6"x6" Built Volume (Includes: 300g PLA Filament, 3D Design eBook, Maintenance Tools, XYZmaker Cad 3D Software, Plastic Enclosure, PLA/Tough PLA/PETG) • Amazon Business $169.95 1 $169.95

Materials cost

$169.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$202.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.74

Total project goal

$238.24

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $238.24

4 Donors

-$233.82

Donations toward project cost

-$202.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.32

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.42

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 $0.00

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