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This laser cutter/engraver will be used extensively for a variety of purposes, ranging from the production of precision rocketry components to creating new fundraising opportunities. As one of the safest and easiest-to-operate machines of its kind, this tool is perfectly suited to our club’s needs. By using this machine, our members will gain valuable, hands-on experience with modern manufacturing techniques and standard prototyping methods. This experience will help prepare them for future academic and professional opportunities while strengthening the technical capabilities of our club. Ultimately, acquiring this technology will allow us to keep our programs running for years to come, while significantly reducing production times and helping us complete projects more efficiently.

In my Grammar and Writing classes, I occasionally use videos to introduce and reinforce writing concepts. Our current TV has damaged speakers, limiting our ability to incorporate multimedia in lessons. A new smart TV would revolutionize how I teach, providing access to stimulating video resources. The impact? Students will develop a deeper understanding of language through visual instruction, supporting and enhancing their learning experience. This new technology will bridge the gap between traditional and modern education, truly transforming their learning journey.

This year our rocket club has five students attempting to obtain their Level One certifications through the National Association of Rocketry. Acquiring the certification involves each student Purchasing rockets and motors, then building, flying, and recovering their own rocket. They must also pass both oral and written tests Before they fly their rocket. The cost per student is approximately $300. Additionally, we have a ten student high school team attempting to qualify for the American Rocketry Challenge at the national level. In order to qualify, students must launch scratch-built rockets in a precise manner, manipulating the rocket's flight characteristics to achieve a target altitude in a specified amount of time. The students this year are learning to use a 3D printer and CAD modeling software for design and are attempting to 3D print the majority of their rocket bodies. They must extensively test and refine their design through up to 40 test flights that will require a rocket motor for each test. These test flights are used to evaluate flight capabilities and ensure flight performance and OpenRocket predictions match. Rocket building materials will cost approximately $500. The cost of 40 motors will run around $2500.