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Mrs. Carr-Johnson from Chicago, IL is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Making Better Products With 3D Printing

Help me give my students access to innovative technology that will equip them with essential skills and prepare them for future success in STEM careers.

  • $748 goal

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My Project

The primary objective of STEM education is to ensure that all students, including our diverse learners, have access to cutting-edge, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. One powerful tool in this endeavor is 3D printing, which provides students with a unique opportunity to engage in real-world manufacturing and product development. By guiding students through the iterative process of designing, testing, and refining their ideas, we empower them to develop practical insights into the engineering and design thinking that are at the heart of innovation.

Supporting the integration of 3D printing into our STEM curriculum not only equips students with the technical skills essential for modern industries but also nurtures a mindset of lifelong learning and adaptability.

This foundation is particularly crucial for opening doors to a broad spectrum of STEM careers, from engineering and technology to advanced manufacturing and beyond. By providing these experiences, we are preparing all of our students to become future leaders and innovators in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Mrs. Carr-Johnson Shoop Academy of Math Science & Technology Grades 6-8

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

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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Chicago, IL View local requests

Nearly all 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro 3D Printer, 500mm/s High-Speed Printing, High Power Powerful Computing New Structure, Upgraded LeviQ 2.0 Auto Leveling Smart Z-Offset, Print Size 8.7"x8.7"x9.84" • Amazon Business $239.98 2 $479.96
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Grey) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Transparent) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Yellow) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Red) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Blue) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Black) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
Flashforge PLA Filament 1.75mm, 3D Printer Filaments 0.5kg Spool-Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.02mm for Adventurer 3 Series (Orange) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59

Materials cost

$596.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$635.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.06

Total project goal

$747.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$747.09

2 Donors

-$373.54

Donations toward project cost

-$317.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.03

match offer

-$373.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$317.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.03

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$0.00

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