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
I teach a motivated group of 6th, 7th and 8th grade Dual Immersion students at a K-8 school in California. A high percentage of my students are English Language Learners and come from low-income households. For many of my students, they will be the first in their families to attend college and have bilingual language skills.
My middle school bilingual science students are eager to engage in Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) hands-on 21st century science experiments and experiences.
Middle school is a springboard for student success in high school and a precursor to college admission and achievement. I push my students to engage in higher-level thinking and problem-solving. My goal is to inspire these young minds to pursue their dreams in higher education and beyond! This project will help us in our pursuit of scientific inquiry and problem-solving.
My Project
Our middle school science class adopted a 6-year-old Red Eared Slider turtle from a student whose family could no longer afford the expenses. Yoshi the turtle arrived in a 10 gallon tank, but her size requires at least a 50 gallon tank, a climbing apparatus, a UV light set up, and a large water filter.
Please support our science classroom by helping fund the expense of our new adopted turtle and aquatic ecosystem habitat.
My students are eager and excited about creating an aquatic ecosystem that will thrive with plants and fish to create a multi-level trophic system. Your donation will help us provide a better habitat home for our 6-year-old turtle, plus create a self-cleaning system with plants and filter fish.
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
Tetra 55 Gallon Aquarium Kit with Fish Tank, Fish Net, Fish Food, Filter, Heater and Water Conditioners
• Amazon Business
$249.98
1
$249.98
Cascade CCF3UL Canister Filter, 100 Gallon, 265gph
• Amazon Business
$69.24
1
$69.24
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB and Heat Lighting Kit by Zoo Med
• Amazon Business
$48.49
1
$48.49
Zoo Med Lamp Stand Large Size
• Amazon Business
$43.62
1
$43.62
Reptile Rock Hide Cave,Motina Pet Tortoise Escape Habitat Cave,Handcrafed from Premium and Non-Toxic Resin - 10.23 x 9.05 x 5.11 Inches ,Ideal for Small Lizards, Frogs, Turtles, Frogs,Snakes.
• Amazon Business
$29.69
1
$29.69
Penn Plax Cascade 700 1000 GPH Floss Pads – Filter Pad Keeps Your Aquarium Clean and Clear – 6 Pack
• Amazon Business
$7.97
1
$7.97
Penn Plax Cascade 700/1000 GPH Canister Filter Aquarium Bio Sponge Replacement, 1 Pack
• Amazon Business
$4.89
1
$4.89
Materials cost
$453.88
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$41.53
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$532.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$93.92
Total project goal
$626.14
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$626.14
5 Donors
-$626.14
Donations toward project cost
-$532.22
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Landberg and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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