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Ms. Kessner from Granada Hills, CA is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Compassionate and Empathetic Housing

Help me give my students 3D printer filament, cardboard, and a battery in order to make an empathetic housing model.

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My Project

For this project, my students will incorporate math, science, social studies, engineering, and social studies in order to create empathetic housing for everyone. We will specifically focus on housing that is environmentally friendly while also being adaptable for people of all needs as well as being empathetic to indigenous plants and animals.

The items requested will help my students to use their critical thinking skills as well as to gain an understanding of people who have different needs.

Students will also learn about environmental empathy as they create structures that not only suit people, but the surrounding environment. Students will use 3D printer filament to bring their designs to life in a tangible format that also provides them with engineering and computer design experience. Students will experiment with a variety of ways to power their homes, including battery power and solar power. Students will also use cardboard to create exterior structures and test durability based on construction material and construction shape. Students will work to help those that they are creating for by providing showings and public discussions or their work to create awareness. Additionally, student success will be measured by an increase in empathy toward people and the environment as it pertains to our local surroundings. For example, less referral for behaviors and less conflict on the school yard.

Goals will be for my students to gain an understanding of creating for everyone as well as to develop a sense of compassion for those with challenges. Goals also include achievement of grade level standards throughout the process.

My students are special because they are enthusiastic learners who enjoy challenges and making a difference in the world.

Ms. Kessner Haskell Elementary Steam Magnet 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.

More about Ms. Kessner

Granada Hills, CA 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
MakerBot SKETCH PLA 3D Printing Filament Bundle 5-Pack Large Spool for Use with MakerBot's SKETCH 3D Printers, Non-Toxic Resin, 1.75mm Diameter, Mixed Colors (MP06572) • Amazon Business $195.00 1 $195.00
PINGEUI 50 Pack 11.8 x 11.8 Inches Corrugated Cardboard Sheets, 1/8" Thick Brown Kraft Cardboard Sheets, Corrugated Cardboard for Packing, Mailing, Crafts • Amazon Business $21.59 1 $21.59
Mighty Max Battery ml7-12 - 12 Volt 7.2 ah SLA Battery Brand Product, Black • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
64 Pack Colored Corrugated Cardboard Sheets for Crafts, Art Projects, DIY Signs, 8 Bright Colors (8.3 x 11.8 In) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$255.57

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $23.38

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$312.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.20

Total project goal

$367.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $367.98

2 Donors

-$169.52

Donations toward project cost

-$158.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$181.78

Match offers toward project cost

-$154.51

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.68

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