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Ms. Cefalu from Brooklyn, NY is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3D Science for Special Needs!

Help me give my students filament cartridges to use with their 3D Printer!

  • $513 goal

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My Students

My students are part of a restricted 12:1:1 setting due to their severe social/emotional disabilities and academic delays.

All of my students live in Brooklyn, NY with low-income families, in shelters, or with foster families.

My students' home lives are extremely difficult; they display very little trust toward their peers and adults. The abuse and neglect that these children have faced in their life is something no child, or human being, should be exposed to. These teens come to school because it is where they feel "at home." Our school is a warm environment that welcomes all students, regardless of disability.

My Project

My special needs students have been learning remotely since March. They will benefit from the Makerbot 3D filament, giving them the chance to bring their learning to life.

Now, with in-person learning back in session, it is imperative that they regain skills by working on hands-on activities in the classroom.

This Makerbot 3D filament will give my students the opportunity to create something they never have before! My students will be able to use our 3D printer to create scientific models through engineering practices and the use of the scientific method. This filament will allow them to remain engaged in learning through hands-on activities and ultimately allow us to bring our lessons to life!

Ms. Cefalu PS 369K @ HB69 Adams St High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

60 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Makerbot MP06572 Large Spool PLA Filament Cartridge For Replicator Desktop 3D Printers 10/Pack • Quill.com $399.59 1 $399.59

Materials cost

$399.59

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.99

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$435.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.87

Total project goal

$512.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $512.45

3 Donors

-$306.22

Donations toward project cost

-$260.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.93

match offer

-$206.22

Match offer toward project cost

-$175.29

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.93

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 $0.00

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