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Ms. Swiggum from Prairie Du Chien, WI is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bringing History to Life - With Models!

Help me give my students models from history to bring learning to life!

  • 8 donors
  • $931 goal

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My Project

I am always looking for new ways to bring history to life for my students. I want to give my students access to tangible models throughout history to capture their interest. Figurines and models from our ancient civilization units will captivate my students and spark their curiosity!

The 3D printer will be an excellent addition to our classroom and will allow me to print 3D models of landmarks, artifacts, and more!

My students love exploring through tangible items and artifacts. A 3D printer will allow me to create amazing, hands-on exploration opportunities for my students. My goal is to create mystery boxes that are full of models and artifacts to introduce each unit of study. The requested items will make this dream possible!

Ms. Swiggum Bluff View Intermediate School Grades 6-8

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Prairie Du Chien, WI 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

200 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M 3D Printer with Fully Auto Leveling, Max 600mm/s High Speed Printing, 280°C Direct Extruder with 3S Detachable Nozzle, Core XY All Metal Structure, Print Size 220x220x220mm • Amazon Business $279.00 1 $279.00
Taksa Toys Ancient Pyramid Egypt Stem Toys Educational Stackable Building Blocks Bricks for Kids Ages 7 8 9 10+ Years Old, Creative Architectural Learning Games, Montessori Toys for Children, 122 Pcs • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Flashforge White PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg • School Specialty $26.21 1 $26.21
Flashforge Black PLA Filament 1.75mm 1kg • School Specialty $26.21 1 $26.21
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 36-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, 3 Oz Cans of Assort. Colors, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $26.09 1 $26.09
Wallbuddy Ancient Civilization Educational Posters Set of 8 | Social Studies Classroom Learning Materials | Ancient History Posters Unframed Wall Art Prints | Around The World Decorations (12x16) • Amazon Business $24.69 1 $24.69
FLASHFORGE PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filament 1kg (2.2lbs) Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 3D Printing Filament Easy to Use and Fits for Most FDM 3D Printers (Rainbow) • Amazon Business $24.39 1 $24.39
TAC IBEX Egyptian Figure Décor Decoration Ancient Pyramid Sculpture Pharaoh Obelisk Egypt Statue Decorative Decor Figurine Building Ornament Set of 4 • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Safari Ltd. Ancient Rome Super Toob - Mini Figurines: Gladiator, Noblewoman, Centurion, Senator, Caesar, Emperor, Colosseum, Aqueduct, Pantheon & More - Educational Toy for Boys, Girls & Kids 3+ • Amazon Business $22.76 1 $22.76
TAC IBEX Italian Rome Decorations Colosseum Leaning Tower of Pisa Rome Wolf Desktop Decor Ornament Gift Ancient Arena Amphitheatre Roman Tanks Building Sculpture Set of 4 • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
LAGOM HOUSE Greek Bust Statue and Sculptures Set of 10 PCS Mini Figurine Greek Small Goddess Statue for Greek Mythology Decor • Amazon Business $19.63 1 $19.63
Mysteries in History: Ancient History: Ancient History • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Big Mo's Toys 12 Pack Canvas Tote Bags – DIY Design Your Own Party Favor Pack Tote Canvas Bags • Amazon Business $16.97 1 $16.97
Safari Ltd. Knights & Dragons Toob - Set of 10 Mini Figurines: Red & Blue Kingdom Knights, Catapult, and Green Dragon - History Learning Toy Figures for Boys, Girls & Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Safari Ltd. Ancient Egypt TOOB - 12 Mini Figurines: Nefertiti, Bastet, King Tut, Isis, Amulet, Mummy, Scarab, Pyramids, Sphinx, Thoth, Anubis & More - Educational Toys Boys, Girls & Kids 3+ • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Safari Ltd. Mythical Realm TOOB - 8 Mini Figurines: Chimera, Griffin, Phoenix, Unicorn, Sea Dragon, Minotaur, Poseidon, & Mermaid - Mythology Educational Toy Figures for Boys, Girls & Kids Ages 3+ • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
LEBERY Ancient Egypt Toys Egyptian Toy for Kids Miniature Egyptians Figurines Set Pyramid Mummy Playset Egyptian Party Decorations Supplies Birthday Surprise for Boys Girls - 12Pcs • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
120 Pieces 1 Inch Small Wood Greek Letters with Storage Organizor Bold Font Unfinished Wooden Greek Alphabet for Small Paddles Embellishment/Sorority/Fraternity/DIY/Homemade Crafts • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
1,000 Facts About Ancient Egypt • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Decorably 15 Ancient Civilizations Posters, 11x17in Matte-Laminated Educational World History Classroom Decorations, World History Posters for Classroom • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Weird But True! Know-It-All Ancient Egypt • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Enajucy 28pcs/Set Medieval Knights Toy Soldier - Army Figures Miniature Playset with Cavalry, Horses and Soldiers (Knights and Horse Set) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
TRANSGOOD 3.5" Egyptian Mummy Pharaoh Sarcophagus w/Mummy Figurine Home Decor Collectible Egypt Souvenirs(Gold) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Enajucy 6PCS Medieval Chariot Action Figure Toy Army Playset with Ballista, Catapult, High Platform Toy Car, Personnel Carrier, Scaling Ladder, Ram(Chariot Set) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
97 Decor Greek Mythology Decor - Ancient Greek Decor, Apollo Greek God Posters, Greek Mythology Gifts, Greek Wall Art Prints, Aphrodite Poseidon Athena Goddess Party Decorations (8x10 Unframed) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49
Eyewitness Workbooks Medieval Life (DK Eyewitness Workbook) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Roman Architecture! Ancient History for Kids: From the Colosseum to the Pantheon - Children's Ancient History Books • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98
100Pcs Medieval Stickers for Water Bottle and Laptop - Medieval Party Favors & Decorations, Waterproof Vinyl Decals, Knights and Dragons Stickers • Amazon Business $7.83 1 $7.83
A Year in a Castle (Time Goes By) • Amazon Business $7.64 1 $7.64
100Pcs Ancient Egypt Stickers Pack, Vintage Anime Stickers for Laptop, Journal, Scrapbooking, Kindle, Skateboard, Water Bottle, Motorcycle, Waterproof Vinyl Stickers for Teens and Adults • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$744.37

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.24

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$790.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.55

Total project goal

$930.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $930.33

7 Donors

-$675.17

Donations toward project cost

-$618.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.51

match offer

-$202.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$172.12

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$52.67

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