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Ms. Castillo from South Gate, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3D printing! Turning Our Imagination into Reality!

Help me give my students a 3D printer for our Computer Science Program!

  • 3 donors
  • $862 still needed

expires Jul 20

  • 3 donors
  • $862 still needed
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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 Project

My STEM magnet students are a smart and curious group! They love to create and bring their ideas to life. They often work in groups for collaborative projects that involve brainstorming, designing, and building together.

A 3D printer will encourage Hands-On Learning learning experiences.

They can design and create physical objects, which helps reinforce concepts learned in class. It will keep them engaged and teach them to problem solve as a team.

Overall, it will encourage their create and innovative minds to turn their ideas into tangible objects, fostering creativity and encouraging innovative thinking.

My goals for this project are to teach my students to use design software and understand the principles of 3D modeling, giving them with skills relevant for future careers in technology and engineering and integrating STEM subjects with art and design to create a more holistic learning experience for them.

Ms. Castillo Montara Avenue 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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South Gate, CA 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

24 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Official Adventurer 5M 3D Printer Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed FDM 3D Printer with 280°C Direct Extruder, Quick Detachable Nozzle, Core XY Metal 3D Printer,Print Size 220×220×220mm • Amazon Business $278.00 1 $278.00
dikale PLA Pro 3D Printer Filament 10 Packs, 1.75mm No Tangle, Each Spool Net Weight 1KG, in Total 10KG Bundles, Black+White+Grey+Clear+Blue+Green+Orange+Red+Yellow+Purple • Amazon Business $158.00 1 $158.00
AMOLEN 3D Printer Filament Bundle, PLA Filament 1.75mm, Dual Color Filament, Silk Red Gold, Silk Red Green, Silk Red Blue, Silk Blue Green, 3D Printing Filament 200gX 4 Spools • Amazon Business $29.49 4 $117.96
iSANMATE 3D Printer Filament, Tri-Color PLA Filament 1.75mm Bundle, Color Changing PLA Rainbow Filament, Coextrusion Silk PLA +/- 0.03 mm, 250g x 4 Spool • Amazon Business $35.13 3 $105.39
PLA 3D Printer Filament Bundle, 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Acurracy +/- 0.02mm, 250gX5 Spools, 1.25 Kg in Total, 5 Colors 3D Printer Filament Pack, No Clogging&Bubble, Fit for 3D Pen and FDM Printer • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
PLA 3D Printer Filament Bundle, 1.75mm 3D Printer Filament, Acurracy +/- 0.02mm, 250gX5 Spools, 1.25 Kg in Total, 5 Colors 3D Printer Filament Pack, No Clogging&Bubble, Fit for 3D Pen and FDM Printer • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
SUNLU 3D Printer Filament Bundle Multicolor PETG Filament 1.75mm, Individually Vacuum Packed, 2kg in Total, 0.25kg per Spool, 8 Pack, 8 Colors, Black+White+Blue+Green+Red+Orange+Yellow+Pink • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
25 Pcs 3D Printer Tools Kit 3D Printing Accessories Include 2 Wire Brush 1 Putty Knife 1 Plastic Shovel 5 Diamond Files 2 Tweezer 10 Needles 1 Plier 1 Funnel 2 Scraper for Cleaning Removing Finishing • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99

Materials cost

$784.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $71.76

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$897.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$158.44

Total project goal

$1,056.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,056.27

2 Donors

-$130.00

Donations toward project cost

-$110.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.50

match offer

-$65.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

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 $861.27

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