Aqua Adventures: Building Mini Ecosystems in Our Classroom!
Help me give my students the magic of live ecosystems right in our classroom with tanks, planaria, Daphnia, hydra, goldfish, and even rolly polies!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gomez, Ralph's classroom raised $352
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 Project
Imagine a classroom bubbling with life, where curious eyes meet the wonders of living ecosystems. We're on a mission to bring the wild indoors, where students can explore the circle of life, from the tiniest planaria to the goldfish's glint. We need your support to stock up on tanks, critters, and plants to turn our room into an exploratory lab of awesomeness. Help us dive into learning!
Our students are budding scientists, eager to question, explore, and discover.
They deserve a classroom that feeds their curiosity and propels them into learning adventures. Your generous donations will bring to our class the thrill of live ecosystems, fostering a hands-on understanding of biology that textbooks just can't match. Let's cultivate their wonder and watch it grow!
My donation requests within this project are for two aquarium tanks (one for goldfish, one for a mixed ecosystem with planaria, Daphnia, and hydra), live specimens, including planaria, Daphnia, hydra, goldfish, and rolly pollies,
aquatic plants for both ecosystems,
water testing kits to ensure a healthy environment, and supplies for setting up the habitats (gravel, filters, water conditioners).
Our students are the future leaders and change-makers of our world. I am constantly amazed by their creativity, their endless questions, and their genuine excitement for learning. However, to fully nurture this potential, they need access to dynamic, hands-on educational experiences. These ecosystems will not only spark their curiosity but also teach them responsibility, the importance of biodiversity, and the intricacies of life cycles.
With your help, we can transform our classroom into a living laboratory, where every day is a new adventure. This project will not only enrich our students' education but also foster a greater appreciation for the natural world in our community. Thank you for your support in making our classroom
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
biOrb Classic 15 Acrylic 4-Gallon Aquarium with Multi-Color Remote-Controlled LED Lights Modern Compact Tank for Tabletop or Desktop Display, Black
• Amazon Business
$139.99
1
$139.99
POPETPOP Fish Bowl - Wall Mounted Acrylic Transparent Mini Aquariums Betta Cups -Hanging Round Glass Bowl Vase Fish Tank Home Decor
• Amazon Business
$42.59
1
$42.59
Fluval 12693 Plant and Shrimp Stratum for Freshwater Fish Tanks, 4.4 lbs. - Encourages Strong Plant Growth, Supports Neutral to Slightly Acidic pH
• Amazon Business
$24.00
1
$24.00
Lxiyu 7 in 1 Aquarium Aquascaping Tools Kits,Stainless Steel Aquarium Plant Tools Tweezers Scissors Scrapers for Aquarium Tank Clean Fish Tank Aquascape Tools Sets
• Amazon Business
$16.99
1
$16.99
Aquarium Water Conditioner - Naturally Detoxifies and Removes Ammonia, Nitrite, Chlorine, and Chloramine from Saltwater and Freshwater (16 fl oz.)
• Amazon Business
$16.95
1
$16.95
Materials cost
$240.52
Vendor shipping charges
$2.99
Sales tax
$22.01
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$299.13
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.79
Total project goal
$351.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$351.92
2 Donors
-$190.08
Donations toward project cost
-$188.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$1.51
match offer
-$130.07
Match offer toward project cost
-$110.56
Match offer 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 Mr. Gomez, Ralph and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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