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

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Bring on the Ducks and Aquatic Ecosystem!

Help me give my students supplies for a duck and water pond system!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Episcopo's classroom raised $599

This project is fully funded

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Celebrate 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

Creating a Sustainable Duck Pond for Outdoor Learning!

Our students need an outdoor space where they can engage with nature and learn about ecosystems firsthand.

We are building a low-maintenance duck pond at our school to provide a habitat for ducks and teach students about environmental stewardship.

With your help, we can purchase the essential equipment to keep the pond clean, functional, and safe year-round. These items include:

Bio Pressure Pond Filters: These filters will ensure the water stays clean and healthy for the ducks by removing debris and promoting biological filtration.

Submersible Pump: This powerful pump will keep the water circulating, preventing stagnation and maintaining a balanced ecosystem.

Water Tank Heater: To keep the water from freezing during cold months, this heater will ensure the ducks have access to fresh, warm water.

These materials will allow us to create a sustainable pond that requires minimal maintenance and provides ongoing educational opportunities. Your support will directly impact our students’ ability to explore science, conservation, and care for animals in a hands-on way.

Mr. Episcopo Eastside Early College High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Austin, TX View local requests

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

700 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
VEVOR Bio Pressure Pond Filter w/Bio Balls, Up to 3200 Gallons, 13W UV-C Light, 2630 GPH, Pressurized Biological Pond Filter System Filtration Equipment for Fountain Pool, Koi Fish Aquarium Tank,Black • Amazon Business $155.99 2 $311.98
VEVOR Submersible Sump Pump, 1HP 5770GPH, 34 ft Lift Cast Iron Sewage Water Pump with 10 ft Power Cord and Automatic Float Switch, Stainless Steel for Clean Flooded Basement Yard Farm Sewer • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Ribgwo 1500W Outdoor Water Tank Heaters Stock Tank Heater for Livestock Drain Plug Water De-Icer Compatible with Rubbermaid Tanks • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$471.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$509.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$89.83

Total project goal

$598.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$598.87

2 Donors

-$314.00

Donations toward project cost

-$280.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.60

Matching donations from our partners

-$268.99

Match offers toward project cost

-$228.64

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.35

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$15.88

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$0.00

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