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Dr. Chavez from Phoenix, AZ is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Physics Made Exciting; Let our Students Shine Through Physics Technology

Help me give my students a 3D printer and laser cutter and materials needed to complete challenging and fun physics projects.

  • $4,686 goal

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

My kids are at-risk youth, and many are first generation college attendees. These kids are passionate and are extremely hard workers. Sadly, if they are not exposed to high-quality hands-on STEM labs, they may not be able to be academically competitive when applying to post-secondary institutions. Lack of finances and resources should not dictate whether my students advance in education.

Every child deserves to have equipment that will provide them the ability to master key educational concepts that are required for physics and engineering.

If my kids are allowed the opportunity to learn in a creative and exciting manner, they will become excited and more confident about the educational process. My heart fills with joy when I see my students become excited about learning especially when I see that "lightbulb" go off. Every child deserves to enjoy all subjects, and finances should not be the reason our kids reach a ceiling of learning.

Our lower income population is already placed in an unfair advantage because we do not have the financial support that other districts are privileged to have. Through this initiative, I can begin to level the playing field.

My Project

My students are at a disadvantage from being competitive in higher education. Many are first time college applicants. Introducing science technology and math into the equation makes it even more difficult for our kids to not only pursue science degrees after graduating from high school, the mere idea of becoming scientists are avoided.

Purchasing a 3-D printer and laser cutter and all materials needed for our Physics classrooms provide our at risk youth a future.

Being able to purchase these tools will not only excite our students, and introduce a creative way of learning, a 3-D printer and Laser cutter will help our students learn about graphing, conversions, scaling, designing prototypes, planning and creating, and bringing those creations to life. Their minds will be opened for future contributions. Our kids who rarely make it out of the neighborhood will be able to see a world of advanced technology, which will introduce them to new possibilities. These technological tools will expose our students to a higher level of learning so they can become more knowledgeable, more independent, and more confident in seeking future careers as scientists for our future. High poverty neighborhoods don't get these opportunities; the cycle rarely ends unless we do something about it.

If we are able to purchase the 3-D printer and laser cutter, we will be able to strengthen our students' minds, and attract future students who never realized their potential. This is only the beginning.

Dr. Chavez Sierra Linda High School Grades 9-12

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 Dr. Chavez

Phoenix, AZ 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

200 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
R QIDI TECHNOLOGY i Fast 3D Printer, Industrial Grade Structure, with Dual Extruder for Fast Printing, Super Large Printing Size 360×250×320mm • Amazon Business $2,498.00 1 $2,498.00
Makeblock xTool D1 Laser Engraver, 60W DIY CNC Laser Cutter and Engraver Machine, 10W Eye Protection Compressed Spot Support LightBurn, 9600mm/min Diode Laser Engraving for Metal Wood(17"x15.98") • Amazon Business $699.00 1 $699.00
Gizmo Dorks PLA Filament for 3D Printers 1.75mm 200g, 4 Color Pack - Blue, Green, Orange, Red • Amazon Business $25.95 6 $155.70
AMOLEN 3D Printer Filament, PLA Filament 1.75mm,Glow in The Dark Multicolor Rainbow, Change Every 5 Meters, 3D Printing Filament +/- 0.02mm,1kg/2.2lbs • Amazon Business $36.62 4 $146.48
Suntop Pla Wood Filament 3D Printing Filament 1.75mm , 20% Real Wood Fill Printer Filament, Rohs Compliance, 1 kg Spool, Dimensional Accuracy +/- 0.03 mm Wood Color • Amazon Business $27.69 5 $138.45

Materials cost

$3,637.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $260.09

3rd party payment processing fee

$54.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$3,982.28

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$702.76

Total project goal

$4,685.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $4,685.04

4 Donors

-$2,829.24

Donations toward project cost

-$2,779.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$49.39

match offer

-$1,414.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$1,202.43

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$212.19

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$441.17

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