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Ms. Grammer from Barry, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Innovate and Create: Empowering Learning Through 3D and Color Printing

Help me give my students a 3D printer and color printer to help bring their ideas to life through hands-on projects, creative designs, and vibrant presentations that make learning exciting and meaningful.

  • 4 donors
  • $936 goal

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My Project

Having a color printer and 3D printer in our classroom would greatly enhance student learning by allowing them to bring their ideas to life in a creative, hands-on way. A color printer would help students produce vibrant projects, visual aids, and presentations that deepen understanding and engagement. Meanwhile, a 3D printer would encourage problem-solving, innovation, and STEM skills by giving students the opportunity to design and create tangible models, making abstract concepts more concrete and exciting. Together these tools would foster collaboration, creativity, and real-world learning experiences.

My students are an exceptionally creative and diverse group, eager to explore new ideas and innovative problem solving techniques.

By introducing a color printer and a 3D printer into our classroom, my goal is to transform abstract concepts into tangible projects, enhance engagement through vivid visual aids, and foster hands-on learning experiences that integrate art with STEM. These advanced tools will empower our students to experiment, iterate, and ultimately realize their creative visions, equipping them with the practical skills and confidence to excel in an ever-evolving digital world.

Ms. Grammer Western High School Grades 9-12

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M Pro 3D Printer with 1 Click Auto Printing System, 600mm/s High-Speed, Quick Detachable 280°C Nozzle, Core XY All-Metal Structure, Multi-Functional 220x220x220mm 3D Printer • Amazon Business $464.00 1 $464.00
HP OfficeJet Pro 9730e Wide Format Wireless All-in-One Color Printer, Best for Office, 3 Months FREE INK with HP+ (537P6A) • Quill.com $289.99 1 $289.99

Materials cost

$753.99

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$795.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$140.35

Total project goal

$935.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$935.65

3 Donors

-$328.55

Donations toward project cost

-$279.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.28

match offer

-$607.09

Match offer toward project cost

-$516.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$91.06

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$0.00

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