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Mr. T from Houston, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Bird Watching

Help me give my students binoculars to go bird watching in Costa Rica.

  • $799 goal

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

This project expired on September 11, 2025.

My Project

Providing our students with binoculars will greatly enhance their ability to study the climate and environment during our upcoming trip to Costa Rica. With access to high-quality optics, students will be able to closely observe bird species in their natural habitats, many of which serve as key indicators of environmental health. Bird watching will allow them to make real-time connections between wildlife behavior, weather patterns, and habitat conditions, deepening their understanding of biodiversity and ecosystem dynamics. Binoculars will transform this experience from a passive tour into an immersive, hands-on learning opportunity that fosters curiosity, critical thinking, and a lasting appreciation for conservation.

Mr. T Forest Brook Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

HBCU Alum 32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Anourney 8x21 Mini Compact Pocket Binoculars, Lightweight Foldable Easy Focus Small Binoculars for Adults Kids Bird Watching,Opera Concert, Travel, Hiking, Outdoor Scenery, Football Game • Amazon Business $19.97 32 $639.04

Materials cost

$639.04

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FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$678.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$119.76

Total project goal

$798.39

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