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Mr. Parker from Angola, IN is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Multi-Color 3D Printer: Enhancing Educational Models

Help me give my students a 3D printer and essential accessories to ignite their classroom's creative potential with vibrant, tangible models.

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  • $1,269 goal

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My Project

I am seeking funding to acquire a multi-color 3D printer, a transformative addition to our educational resources. While our current single-color printers serve us well, they limit the complexity and visual impact of the models we can produce. A multi-color printer would open up a new realm of learning possibilities, particularly in the sciences.

Imagine students constructing intricate, multi-colored cell structures in biology, or visualizing the complex arrangements of Bohr atoms in chemistry.

These vibrant, tangible models would significantly enhance comprehension and retention, transforming abstract concepts into concrete, engaging experiences. By creating physical representations of these complex structures, students can develop a deeper understanding of their composition and function.

Beyond the sciences, this technology offers invaluable hands-on experience with mechanical engineering principles. Students will learn about design, fabrication, and problem-solving as they create and refine their 3D models. The printer will become a powerful tool for project-based learning, fostering creativity and innovation across multiple disciplines.

This investment would not only enrich our current curriculum but also equip students with essential skills for the future. In an increasingly technology-driven world, the ability to design and create using 3D printing is a valuable asset. The multi-color 3D printer will empower our students to become active learners and innovators, preparing them for success in STEM fields and beyond.

Mr. Parker Angola Middle School Grades 6-8

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Bambu Lab - A1 Combo 3D Printer - Silver • Best Buy Education $516.85 1 $516.85
MakerBot Filament Small 10 Pack, Assorted Colors • School Specialty $271.46 1 $271.46
Kit Cleaning 3d Printer • Ward's Science $217.98 1 $217.98

Materials cost

$1,006.29

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.15

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,078.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$190.33

Total project goal

$1,268.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,268.86

1 Donor

-$634.43

Donations toward project cost

-$539.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.16

match offer

-$634.42

Match offer toward project cost

-$539.26

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$95.16

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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