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

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Empowering Creativity and Innovation in CS with a 3D Printer

Help me give my students a great advantage in their Computer science course with a 3-D printer

  • $391 goal

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Ms. Benjamin has another project! Donate to Snacks for Success: Fueling Our 9th Graders’ Learning! to help her classroom.

$223 - complete this project and be a hero

My Project

As a Computer Science teacher at our Academy, I am always looking for innovative ways to engage my students and enhance their learning experiences. One of the greatest challenges I face is providing students with the tools that bridge the gap between theory and practical application. With the integration of 3D printing technology, I believe we can open up a whole new world of hands-on learning in the field of technology, design, and engineering.

I am seeking a 3D printer for my Computer Science classroom to provide students with the opportunity to create physical representations of their digital designs and code.

With this tool, my students will be able to bring their projects to life, combining creativity, coding, engineering principles, and problem-solving in a way that will make learning interactive, engaging, and deeply impactful.

Goals for this project:

Having a 3D printer will help my students explore careers in fields like software development, robotics, industrial design, and engineering—fields where innovation and creativity are key. This project will inspire my students to think beyond the classroom and will open their minds to future possibilities in the tech world.

Why This Project is Important:

In today’s world, understanding technology and its applications is more important than ever. Providing students with access to a 3D printer in a Computer Science classroom not only gives them the chance to apply their coding knowledge in a real-world way, but it also fosters creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration. These are the skills that will prepare them for future careers in technology and beyond.

By supporting this project, you will help equip my students with the tools to think critically, design effectively, and push the boundaries of innovation.

Ms. Benjamin Cambria Heights Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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. Benjamin

Hollis, NY 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

70 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELEGOO Mars 4 DLP 3D Printer, Desktop Resin 3D Printer with Ultra-Quiet Printing, 20000+ Hours Service Life, and Ultra-Low Operating Power, Printing Size of 5.22 x 2.94 x 5.9 inches • Amazon Business $297.49 1 $297.49

Materials cost

$297.49

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.58

Total project goal

$390.53

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$390.53

1 Donor

-$195.26

Donations toward project cost

-$165.97

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.29

match offer

-$195.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$165.98

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.29

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$0.00

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