Help me give my students a selection of a small aquarium and accessories and chemicals to maintain our previous project for a marine ecosystem set-up.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Arsenie's classroom raised $997
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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 students are natural-born scientists and explorers. They just don't know it yet! They are inquisitive, they want to learn, they're analytical, they crave new learning experiences, want to search for meaning and truth, share their own stories, and become agents of change to make the world a more verdant place. And it is my job to facilitate and give them access to the knowledge and the skills they need to get the answers and purpose they seek. We, like many public schools, struggle with purchasing new supplies, especially technology, and we must then rely on your generosity to fill in the financial and ultimately learning gaps that allow us to get the technology, experiences, and opportunities our students need to grow into passionate academics and global citizens.
My Project
During my 14+ year career as a science educator, I have always been fascinated by teachers and professors who have maintained aquariums and terrariums in their classrooms. The ability to enhance the classroom space and the mood of the students by having these mini ecosystems with their funky lights and mesmerizing fish also gives students a chance to explore new worlds and habitats right there on the lab bench, anytime, all the time. I am fascinated by the dedication and discipline it takes to maintain aquariums and the potential skills students can develop in starting and testing and adjusting these beauties as we progress through our studies.
With this second project around the set-up of two aquarium ecosystems, one fresh water and one marine, I aim to show the students the complexity of aquatic environments.
We previously proposed the creation of a marine ecosystem aquarium and now we'd like to tackle a freshwater tank to show key differences in both biogeochemical cycles, as well as general conditions (salinity, pH, etc). As we return to school in September, I hope the addition of this living, dynamic habitat can bring students closer to performing science in a more authentic setting, especially in the cold winters and teach them to develop a sense of responsibility and passion for aquatic habitats. Students will have an opportunity to manipulate variables, make qualitative and quantitative measurements and watch their fish grow and engage with their environment, all while exploring factors such as competition, limiting factors and abiotic-biotic component interactions.
More than three‑quarters 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
Coralife Fish Tank LED BioCube Aquarium Starter Kits, Size 16, Black (100530106)
• Amazon Business
$289.99
1
$289.99
Aqualexs Aquarium Ohko Dragon Stone Rock Mixed Sizes(10 Lbs)
• Amazon Business
$47.00
1
$47.00
CaribSea Eco-Complete 20-Pound Planted Aquarium, Black
• Amazon Business
$22.99
2
$45.98
Fluval Plant and Shrimp Stratum, For Fish Tanks, 8.8 lbs.,
• Amazon Business
$22.99
2
$45.98
CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Fiji Pink Sand
• Amazon Business
$18.99
2
$37.98
Coralife BioCube 29 and Coralife BioCube 32 Replacement Filtration Pump
• Amazon Business
$37.10
1
$37.10
Pisces 17lb Seiryu Rock for Aquascaping, Aquariums, Terrariums, Vivariums
• Amazon Business
$35.95
1
$35.95
CNZ BBS300 Bio-ball Filter Media for Aquarium Fish Pond Waterfall Fountain, 300-count
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
Seachem Stability Fish Tank Stabilizer - For Freshwater and Marine Aquariums 500 ml
• Amazon Business
$15.17
2
$30.34
AQUANEAT Bio Ball Filter Media Bacteria House for Freshwater Aquarium and Marine Fish Tank Sump • Canister Filter • HOB Filter • Refugium • Koi Ponds 1 Gallon (2000g)
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
EmoursTM Aquarium Natural Driftwood Fish Tank Decoration Varies Size and Shape,Large
• Amazon Business
$20.99
1
$20.99
Seachem Plant Pack Enhancers, NPK (Box of 3 different 100ml Items)
• Amazon Business
$20.04
1
$20.04
Salinity Refractometer for Seawater and Marine Fishkeeping Aquarium 0-100 PPT with Automatic Temperature Compensation
• Amazon Business
$18.95
1
$18.95
Seapora 4040 Filter Floss Aquarium Filter Pad, 10 sq. ft./12" x 120"
• Amazon Business
$17.44
1
$17.44
Seachem Alkaline Buffer 600gram
• Amazon Business
$16.25
1
$16.25
Hamiledyi Driftwood for Aquarium Wood Natural Trunk Reptile Driftwood Tree Aquarium Fish Tank Plant Stump Ornament Decor 4 PCS
• Amazon Business
$14.99
1
$14.99
capetsma Aquascaping Tools, Long Stainless Steel Aquarium Plant Tools Aquarium Tweezers Scissors Spatula Tool Set Bonsai Kit Algae Scrapers Aquarium Cleaning Kit for Fish Tank Starter kit
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
Coralife BioCube Aquarium Magnet, Small, Model Number: 15637
• Amazon Business
$12.58
1
$12.58
Seachem Acid Buffer 600gram
• Amazon Business
$11.98
1
$11.98
Seachem Flourish Freshwater Plant Supplement - Aquarium Element and Nutrient Blend 500 ml
• Amazon Business
$10.59
1
$10.59
Coralife Energy Savers ACLAF877 Deep Six Hydrometer
• Amazon Business
$8.27
1
$8.27
Seachem Flourish Glue
• Amazon Business
$7.19
1
$7.19
Zacro LCD Digital Aquarium Thermometer Fish Tank Water Terrarium Temperature
• Amazon Business
$6.99
1
$6.99
Materials cost
$804.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$12.07
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$846.62
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$149.40
Total project goal
$996.02
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$996.02
1 Donor
-$99.60
Donations toward project cost
-$84.66
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$14.94
match offer
-$896.42
Match offer toward project cost
-$761.96
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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