Jodi Stevenson at Discovery Elementary received $2,789.97 for her proposal, “3-Dimensional Learning.”

She will purchase a 3D printer, filament bundles, and 3D software. In the application, she wrote, “3D printing is the ultimate tool for student engagement. Using the software and printer, students will create models or manipulatives to help explain their thinking or to better understand a topic. 3D printing can be used in many subject areas, not just the obvious tech and computer classes. For example, I would like to help students make real-life connections to math by creating materials that teach concepts such as fractions, decimals, place value, area, perimeter, and volume. In science, we can build prototypes to visualize the water cycle, the layers of the Earth, or parts of a plant. The printer can also be used for reading by creating a model for diagramming sentences. While learning about history, students can create ancient ruins or monuments. The possibilities are endless. In addition to enhancing the curriculum and learning an innovative form of technology, students will develop collaboration, cooperation, communication, and teamwork skills that will help them throughout their lives.”