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Mr. Lebowitz from Brooklyn, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Animals, Arachnids, Insects & Plants STEM Lab Zoo

Help me give my students the supplies needed to care for the animals of the STEM Lab Zoo.

  • 2 donors
  • $164 still needed thanks to a match offer

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Mr. Lebowitz PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School
Brooklyn, NY Grades 3-5

My Project

Housed in an elementary public school's science lab, the STEM Lab Zoo is home to a plethora of living things. Here, students have the opportunity to learn through observation, interaction, hands-on discovery, research, and investigation of all living things.

Students have the opportunity to learn about Habitats, Environments, Food Chain, Survival, Camouflage, Reproduction, Life Cycle, and animal care (just to name a few), and develop a love for all living things!

The upkeep and sustainability come with a fee, and as a public school requires support. The animals that call the STEM Lab Zoo home are a Red Eared Slider Turtle, South American Box Tortoise, Mice, Dubia and Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches, three species of snake, a Fire Skink, Savannah Monitors & Uromastyx. We have a Tarantula and a scorpion, Fish... just to name a few. We also breed our own food for many of the animals. This is why, we, my students and I, are asking for your support...to keep the STEM Lab Zoo running by requesting the supplies needed.

Donations of the requested items, supplies needed, provide food for the animals, heat, light and substrate for the reptiles and snakes, clean and purify the water for the fish and turtles. These items requested will support the sustainability of the STEM Lab Zoo.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

500 students impacted 2 donors
Mr. Lebowitz PS 115 Daniel Mucatel School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

500 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Tetra ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks, Food for Aquatic Turtles, Newts and Frogs, 13.22 oz • Amazon Business $11.56 4 $46.24
Zoo Med Aspen Snake Bedding 24qt • Amazon Business $22.98 2 $45.96
Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Large Filter Cartridges for Aquariums, 12 Count, Unassembled, Fits Tetra Whisper Fish Tank Filters 10-30 Gal, 20-40 Gal, PF-20, 30, 40, 60, IQ 20, 30, 45, 60 • Amazon Business $10.93 4 $43.72
MCLANZOO Reptile Heat Lamp 75W 2 Pack,UVA Basking Light Bulbs,Natural Daylight Terrarium Heat Lamps for Bearded Dragon Accessories,Turtle,Tortoise,Lizard,Snake,Gecko,Chicken with Temperature Strips • Amazon Business $15.19 2 $30.38
Legigo Pack of 10 Organic Coco Coir Bricks- 100% Natural Compressed Coco Peat Brick Coconut Fiber Substrate with Low EC&pH Balance, Plant Soil Enhance Root Growth for Herbs, Flowers, House Plants • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Fluker's Incandescent Basking Spotlight Bulbs for Reptiles Tanks, Reptile Heat Lamp Bulbs for Infrared Light, 40-Watt • Amazon Business $6.60 3 $19.80
Zilla Pet Reptile Terrarium Substrate Bedding, Jungle Mix, for Frogs, Rainforest Geckos, Toads and Snakes, 24 Quart • Amazon Business $19.78 1 $19.78
Simple Deluxe 50W Ceramic Heat Emitter Reptile Heat Lamp Bulb No Light Emitting Brooder Coop Heater for Amphibian Pet & Incubating Chicken, 2 Pack • Amazon Business $9.39 2 $18.78
TetraFin Plus Goldfish Flakes 7.06 Ounces, Balanced Diet, With Algae To Promote Health • Amazon Business $8.38 2 $16.76
Kaytee Forti-Diet Pro Health Nourish+Protect Hamster and Gerbil Food, Comprehensive Nutrition Backed by Science, Digestive Health, Immune Support, 3 Pounds • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Kaytee Fiesta Mouse & Rat Food, Nutritious and Fun Blend, Supports Dental Health and Digestion, 4.5 pounds • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Tetra Weekend and Vacation Feeder Slow-Release Fish Food for Tropical Fish • Amazon Business $2.71 5 $13.55
Tetra Weekend and Vacation Feeder Slow-Release Fish Food for Tropical Fish 1.06 Ounce (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $2.57 5 $12.85

Materials cost

$327.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$362.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.01

Total project goal

$426.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $426.71

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Michael Jordan & Jordan Brand match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $326.71

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