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Mrs. Koerner from Monmouth, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Tale of Two Printers: 3D Learning Begins at UIS

Help me give my students access to 3D printers, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning through a collaborative library and STEAM program that brings their ideas and innovations to life!

  • 8 donors
  • $729 goal

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In our first year at our school, 4th-6th grade students have embraced new specials classes like STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and Book Club, where they explore research, evaluation, and idea implementation. Throughout the year, they’ve been eager to learn 3D printing and design! After introducing Tinkercad to 6th grade last month and watching them excel within weeks, it’s clear that all our students would benefit from hands-on experience with 3D printing.

With the library serving as a hub for both research and creativity, 3D printing will bridge the gap between STEAM and literacy—allowing students to prototype inventions, create story-inspired models, and bring learning to life through hands-on exploration.

By scaffolding 3D design, innovation, and problem-solving, students develop technology and design skills that will serve them for years to come. More importantly, they experience the satisfaction, frustration, determination, and pride that come with persevering through trial and error—building both confidence and resilience. Acquiring two 3D printers for our school would allow students to bring their ideas to life year-round.

Our students are lucky to have STEAM class, a brand-new offering in our district. With 3D printers, students can experience the creative side of printing while also exploring its practical applications—identifying problems and designing real-world solutions. In our rural, predominantly low-income school of 210 students, these printers would be an invaluable investment in our creative technology curriculum.

This historic building has served many students over the years, but this is its first year housing this grade-level configuration. With district-wide restructuring, budgets are tight. Your support would help us provide an engaging, future-ready learning experience, giving students the opportunity to innovate, create, and develop skills that will shape their futures.

Mrs. Koerner United Intermediate School Grades 3-5

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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

210 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Creality Ender 3 Max Neo 3D Printer, CR Touch Auto Leveling Dual Z-Axis Full-Metal Extruder Silent Mainboard Filament Sensor Ender 3D Printer Large Print Size 11.8x11.8x12.6in • Amazon Business $269.00 2 $538.00
ELEGOO Silk PLA Filament Bundle 1.75mm, Dual Colors 3D Printer Filaments Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.05mm, Multicolors 4 Pack 250g Spool Green Red/Blue Purple/Black Red/Blue Green • Amazon Business $42.56 1 $42.56

Materials cost

$580.56

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$619.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$109.28

Total project goal

$728.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $728.55

5 Donors

-$672.67

Donations toward project cost

-$576.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.90

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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