Our classroom motto is "Stay Curious". Our biology classroom can constantly be found abuzz with questions and discussions, "Why" and "How" are used in all aspects of inquiry and encouraged beyond the science department.
Our school community fosters this curiosity within each of our students, placing a strong emphasis in the arts and sciences, which creates an incredibly unique student body.
Any and all students are able to attend our school, which is application-based but lottery-drawn. Due to this application process, our students are from all districts and demographics within the area. This diversity allows for classroom dynamics that encourage peer-learning, skill-building, reflection upon personal ideas and experiences, as well as facilitating an appreciation of differences and commonalities.
In our biology classroom, students may be using a microscope for the first time or finely developing their electrophoresis skills. We approach the living world through many facets which emphasize relating previous experiences toward a greater depth of knowledge. By encouraging my students to develop their own understanding of their cellular, genetic and ecological processes, they are able to make informed decisions that affect our local and global community.
My Project
This school year I will be teaching a new science elective called "Animal Husbandry" to our school community. We plan to learn about the management, care, and business of bees, poultry, donkeys, and goats. This is an elective that I have wanted to offer to students, as I always bring to class the happenings of my farm, and they are always eager to hear stories of all the critters, from baby goats being born, to donkey birthdays, and the occasional bee sting.
The intention of this class is to share the experiences of farm life, both joyous, and laborious with students, as many are interested in this way of living, and want an opportunity to learn about animals they are not so familiar with in their day-to-day lives.
Students will gain hands-on experience with incubating poultry, understanding hoof management, recognizing health concerns, and the many seasons of beekeeping. I hope to bring students to my farm to connect the foundational ideas, and practices we will be learning about in the classroom to the real world.
More than half 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
Veterinary Guide for Animal Owners, 2nd Edition: Caring for Cats, Dogs, Chickens, Sheep, Cattle, Rabbits, and More
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25
$317.50
VIVO Professional White Medium Beekeeping Suit, Jacket, Pull Over, Smock with Veil (BEE-V105M)
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6
$191.70
VIVO Professional White Medium/Large Beekeeping Suit, Jacket, Pull Over, Smock with Veil (BEE-V105)
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$31.95
3
$95.85
VIVO Professional White Extra Large Beekeeping Suit, Jacket, Pull Over, Smock with Veil (BEE-V105XL)
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$31.95
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VIVO Medium Goatskin Beekeeping Gloves with Sleeves | Bee Keeping Apparel (BEE-V103M)
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VIVO Extra Large Goatskin Beekeeping Gloves with Sleeves | Bee Keeping Apparel (BEE-V103XL)
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3
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VIVO Large Leather Beekeeping Gloves with Sleeves | Bee Keeping Apparel (BEE-V103L)
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$14.99
3
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Ogrmar Flexible Rectangular Soap Silicone Mold with Wood Box DIY Tool for Soap Cake Making 42oz (Purple-2PCS)
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Pompeian Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil, First Cold Pressed, Full-Bodied Flavor, Perfect for Salad Dressings and Marinades, Naturally Gluten Free, Non-Allergenic, Non-GMO, 128 FL. OZ., Single Bottle
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Grain Brain Organic Palm Shortening (3 lb) Non-Hydrogenated Pure and Natural, Super, Sustainable Certified
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Sodium Hydroxide - Pure - Food Grade (Caustic Soda, Lye) (2 Pound Jar)
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Smart Soapmaking: The Simple Guide to Making Soap Quickly, Safely, and Reliably, or How to Make Soap That's Perfect for You, Your Family, or Friends
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Materials cost
$998.93
Vendor shipping charges
$3.99
Sales tax
$81.41
3rd party payment processing fee
$14.98
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,129.31
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$199.29
Total project goal
$1,328.60
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,328.60
10 Donors
-$1,310.95
Donations toward project cost
-$1,129.31
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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