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Ms. Horne from Pleasant Hill, CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Introduction to the Blue Economy

Help me give my students aquarium water additives and food, preserved oysters, a thermometer-hygrometer, and a hose nozzle.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Horne's classroom raised $541

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My Project

Every day is Earth Day in my classroom. In addition to regular science classes, I teach Aquatic Studies in which students learn about the ocean and environmental issues, care for reef aquarium inhabitants and propagate coral. Middle school is the perfect time to get students excited about real-world STEM issues, environmental stewardship, and practical money management. We are a full-inclusion school, so I teach all students including those with special needs and lots of English Language Learners. The ocean is for everyone, and every student learns a lot about fascinating ocean creatures, asks a lot of questions, and uses a lot of new vocabulary while working together and engaging in lots of activities!

Aquarium study and aquaculture provide excellent applications of STEM concepts, financial literacy, teamwork, and responsibility.

The book Rethinking the Oceans: Toward a Blue Economy explained to me how from fishing, trade and mariculture, to tourism and recreation, ocean-related business cannot be ignored in conservation discussions. At the moment, the collection and export-import of marine fish and corals is a hotly debated topic. In our classroom, my students have propagated coral to share and trade with others, reducing the demand for wild collection. The food for reef creatures and the water additives to keep proper levels of alkalinity and calcium for proper conditions and growth will be used in our tanks daily. Students will use the tiny screwdrivers to change batteries in thermometers, calculators, pH meters, scales, and timers, as well as to calibrate salinity refractometers. We have to scrub 32-gallon saltwater mixing buckets periodically, so the turn-off spray nozzle will be handy and save water. Small lollipops are a nice treat after cleaning and the occasional mishap with saltwater. Lastly, the pearl oysters will cap our study of mollusks and introduce another commodity of the Blue Economy.

Ms. Horne Sequoia Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

80 students impacted 15donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
30PCS Freshwater Pearl Oyster Cultured Love Wish Round Pearls Various Shining Meaningful Color, Oysters with Pearls Inside (6-8mm, 30 Pcs/lot) • Amazon Business $35.99 2 $71.98
Arcti-pods Refrigerated Copepods - 16 oz. • Bulk Reef Supply $47.00 1 $47.00
Oyster-Feast Refrigerated Oyster Eggs -16oz Bottle • Bulk Reef Supply $47.00 1 $47.00
Pharma Soda Ash 1-Gallon Mix (5 Pack) • Bulk Reef Supply $39.99 1 $39.99
Pharma Calcium Chloride 1-Gallon Mix (5 Pack) • Bulk Reef Supply $34.99 1 $34.99
Geevon Indoor Outdoor Thermometer Wireless with 3 Remote Sensors, Digital Hygrometer Indoor Thermometer, Temperature Humidity Monitor Gauge with 200FT/60M Range (Wooden) • Amazon Business $28.90 1 $28.90
Dum Dums Lollipops Assorted Flavors 51 oz. 300 Pieces (SPN00060) • Staples $24.44 1 $24.44
Phyto-Feast Refrigerated Marine Microalgae - 16oz Bottle • Bulk Reef Supply $22.00 1 $22.00
Hose Nozzle [2 Pack] Heavy Duty Hose Sprayer With 10 Adjustable Watering Patterns. Thumb Control Design, Comfortable Ergonomic Grip, Garden Hose Nozzle for Watering Plants & Lawns/Fun showers/Cleaning • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Innovating Science Lab-Grade Potassium Chloride, 100g - The Curated Chemical Collection • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Keppi 600pcs Plastic Gloves | BPA & Latex Free Perfect Food Handling Safe Disposable for Cooking Bulk One Size Great Fit • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
6Pcs Small Screwdriver Set, Mini Screwdriver Set, Eyeglass Repair Screwdriver with 6 Different Size Flathead and Philips Screwdrivers, Ideal for Watch, Jewelers • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$360.86

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.99

Sales tax

 $33.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$459.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.05

Total project goal

$540.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $540.32

14 Donors

-$254.26

Donations toward project cost

-$243.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.12

match offer

-$254.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$216.13

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.14

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.79

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