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Mrs. Akane from Alberton MT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Butterflies and Lady Bugs for the School and Community Gardens

Help me give my students lady bug and butterfly life cycle kits for our summer camp exploration!

  • 2 donors
  • $125 still needed

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Introducing caterpillar and ladybug life cycle kits into a school's summer camp program can greatly enhance the educational experience for K-6 students. These kits provide a hands-on learning opportunity that goes beyond traditional classroom education, fostering curiosity, promoting scientific literacy, and instilling a sense of responsibility. By observing the stages of metamorphosis firsthand, students engage directly with biological concepts such as growth and development. This real-time observation makes abstract scientific ideas more tangible and understandable, solidifying knowledge through personal experience.

Moreover, these life cycle kits serve as an excellent tool for teaching environmental awareness and the importance of biodiversity.

As students care for these creatures, they learn about their roles in natural ecosystems—ladybugs as natural pest controllers and butterflies as pollinators. This direct interaction with nature teaches students about the ecological significance of insects and the importance of environmental conservation. Managing the daily care of these insects also helps develop responsibility and empathy, encouraging students to take an active role in nurturing their environment.

Incorporating these educational kits into summer camp activities not only enriches students' understanding of nature but also fosters essential life skills such as teamwork and communication. Working together to care for their caterpillars and ladybugs, students enhance their ability to collaborate and communicate effectively, building a foundation for future academic and personal success. Thus, caterpillar and ladybug life cycle kits not only support academic growth but also help cultivate well-rounded, environmentally conscious individuals, making them a valuable addition to any summer camp curriculum.

Mrs. Akane
Grades 3-5
  • Alberton School
  • Alberton, MT
    • More than half of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 35 students.

    2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterfly Netted Enclosure • Amazon $19.95 2 $39.90
Ladybug Amazing Bugs Kit (with live ladybugs) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $32.13 1 $32.13
Two Cups of Caterpillars - Life Science & STEM Education - Butterfly Kit Refill – Painted Lady Butterflies – Includes Two Chrysalis Holding Logs Instructions - Butterfly Lifecycle Observation • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Two Cups of Caterpillars and Butterfly Figurines - Life Science & STEM Education - Butterfly Kit Refill - Painted Lady Butterflies - Butterfly Lifecycle Observation • Amazon Business $27.74 1 $27.74

Materials cost

$128.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$190.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.64

Total project goal

$224.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $224.28

1 Donor

-$50.00

Donations toward project cost

-$42.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

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 $124.28

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