Animal Dioramas: A Collaborative Art, Science, Technology and ELA Project.
Help me give my students landscape building materials and realistic water, cardstock paper in various colors, adhesive vinyl sheets, brads, and foil tape.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Horton's classroom raised $235
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are K.I.D.S. They are knowledgeable, inquisitive, determined, and successful. The school they attend serves a low-income area. For many students, the school sometimes is the most consistent part of their day. Unfortunately that hasn’t been very consistent. I have great pride in my students. My school is located in a rural area. This year our district has consolidated schools. We have students from four communities combining to create new grade bands and schools.
We are the hidden gems of the school district.
The students in my class are thirsty for knowledge.They come to school ready to learn. Fifty-six percent of the students in the class began our adventure into second grade far below grade level. This hasn’t stopped them from wanting to learn. In fact, it has fueled them. They have big goals, ideas, and hearts.
My Project
Our class will be creating interactive animal habitat dioramas. The creation of the the the dioramas will take place in the student's art class. The students will model their dioramas with research that is gathered in the class and library. They will then use their Chromebooks and Makey Makey to code the dioramas to be interactive. Students will use the Yalulu 6 Pack Mixed Landscape Building and Woodland Scenics Realistic Water to create the foundation of their dioramas. The various colors of cardstorck and adhesive vinyl will be used to create the habitat. The brads and foil tape will create conductive points that students will connect to the MakeyMakey.
This project is cross-curricular, collaborative activity involving three teachers.
This hands on activity will teach students about how all subjects are connected. My class loves to do art. Sadly, students have told me that adults have told them that art isn't important. This project gives students a practical use of art. It is also a good opportunity for the teachers involved, (Art, Classroom, and Librarian) to model to students the importance of working together.
Nearly all 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
Yalulu 6 Pack Mixed Model Grass Cashmere Powder Green Fake Grass Fairy Garden Miniatures Clay DIY Artificial Sand Table Micro Landscape Building
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$13.88
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$55.52
iVinyl - 65 Adhesive Vinyl Sheets 12" x 12" Permanent Self Adhesive Backed Vinyl Sheets - 65 Glossy & Matt Assorted Colors Sheets for Cricut, Craft Cutters, Silhouette Cameo & Crafting Machines
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$22.99
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$22.99
Woodland Scenics Realistic Water 2 Ounces-Blue (SP4195)
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$9.27
2
$18.54
Recollections Cardstock Paper, Spice Market 8 1/2 x 11
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$11.01
1
$11.01
Recollections Cardstock Paper, Blue Ombre 8 1/2 x 11
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$9.89
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$9.89
Recollections Cardstock Paper, 8 1/2" X 11" in Feathered Greens - 50 Sheets
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$9.89
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$9.89
baotongle 500 PCS Paper Fasteners, Brass Plated Scrapbooking Brads Round Metal Brads with Storage Bag for Crafts Making DIY, Gold and Silver
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$6.99
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$6.99
Copper Foil Tape,Copper Tape Double-Sided Conductive Adhesive for EMI Shielding,Slug Repellent,Paper Circuits,Electrical Repairs,Grounding(1/4"x21.9yards)
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$5.98
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$5.98
Colorbok Textured Cardstock Paper Pad, 12" x 12", Primary Pizazz
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$5.00
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$5.00
Colorbok Smooth Cardstock Paper Pad, 12" x 12", Gray Promenage
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$5.00
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$5.00
3M 3311 Silver Aluminum Foil Tape - 1 in. x 5 yd. Vapor Resistant Rubber Adhesive Foil Tape Roll. Adhesives and Tapes
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$3.24
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$3.24
Materials cost
$154.05
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$12.56
3rd party payment processing fee
$2.31
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$198.92
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$35.10
Total project goal
$234.02
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$234.02
4 Donors
-$114.80
Donations toward project cost
-$101.33
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$13.47
match offer
-$114.81
Match offer toward project cost
-$97.59
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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