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Mr. Pedersen from Salt Lake City, UT is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Creativity with 3D Printing in Our Maker-Space!

Help me give my students an extra 3D printer and filament to enhance our maker-space, fostering creativity, hands-on learning, and future-ready skills.

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My Project

At our academy, we're inspired by our creative and innovative students. They bring boundless energy and passion to our maker-space, where they turn their ideas into reality.

What we love most about our students is their insatiable curiosity and drive to explore technology, engineering, and design.

They're the future problem-solvers and inventors, and we're committed to providing them the tools they need.

We're seeking your support to add an extra 3D printer and filament to our maker-space.

How This Resource Will Help Them Learn:

- Collaboration: With another 3D printer, students will collaborate more effectively on projects, enhancing teamwork and communication.

- Hands-On Learning: 3D printing bridges theory and practice, making science, math, and design concepts tangible.

- Problem Solving: More 3D printers mean more opportunities to iterate on designs, fostering problem-solving skills.

- Future-Ready Skills: Proficiency in 3D printing prepares students for careers in technology, engineering, and design.

- Inspiration and Creativity: Extra equipment fuels innovation, encouraging students to explore their ideas freely.

Your contribution empowers our students to become the innovators of tomorrow, leaving a lasting impact on their education and future prospects. Join us in inspiring and educating the next generation of creators.

Thank you for your support.

Mr. Pedersen City Academy Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Salt Lake City, UT 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ELEGOO Neptune 4 3D Printer, 500mm/s High-Speed Fast FDM Printer with Klipper Firmware, Auto Leveling and Dual-Gear Direct Extruder, Easy Assembly for Beginners, 8.85x8.85x10.43 Inch Printing Size • Amazon Business $299.99 1 $299.99
ELEGOO PLA Plus Filament 1.75mm Black 2KG, PLA+ Tougher and Stronger 3D Printer Filament Pro Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm, 2 Pcs 1kg Spool(2.2lbs) Fits for Most FDM 3D Printers • Amazon Business $26.71 1 $26.71

Materials cost

$326.70

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$361.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.81

Total project goal

$425.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $425.41

1 Donor

-$361.60

Donations toward project cost

-$361.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$63.81

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 $0.00

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