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Mr. Mathews from Hobart, IN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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3Ducation at Meister

Help me give my students a 3D printer in our school to increase interest and engagement in STEM education!

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My Project

With a push in STEM education at the K-12 level, finding new, fun ways for students to explore and learn is important. The students in our school are already 1-to-1 with Chromebooks, and therefore get plenty of practice in the Digital Literacy aspect of Integrated STEM and computer science. This project will allow my students to take the next step.

Getting a 3D printer in the classroom would immediately increase engagement and allow for unique learning opportunities that we could not get otherwise.

State standards in science and computer science demand a basic understanding of hardware vs. software in computational devices, as well as an understanding of coding and how patterns are used to transfer information. Learning how the printer functions, what a digital print entails, and what all is required to create and send a print from the computer to the printer would achieve these academic standards in a relevant and meaningful way.

Mr. Mathews John I Meister Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Hobart, IN 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

55 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Official Creality Ender 3 S1 3D Printer with Direct Drive Extruder CR Touch Auto Leveling High Precision Double Z-axis Screw Silent Board Printing Size 8.6X8.6X10.6in, Upgrade Ender 3 V2 for Beginners • Amazon Business $262.26 1 $262.26

Materials cost

$262.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$296.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$52.27

Total project goal

$348.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $348.46

8 Donors

-$348.46

Donations toward project cost

-$296.19

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.27

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 $0.00

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