Help me give my students an incubator and heat lamp so that we can hatch chicken eggs in the classroom as part of our life cycle unit.
$169 goal
This project expired on July 3, 2024.
This project expired on July 3, 2024.
My Project
We are planning to introduce a hands-on learning project in our classroom that focuses on life cycles, specifically the hatching of eggs. To bring this project to life, we are seeking your support in acquiring an incubator.
This incubator will provide our students with a unique and memorable opportunity to witness firsthand the miracle of life and understand the fascinating process of growth and development.
The incubator will not only serve as an educational tool but also contribute to the overall development of our students in several ways:
Hands-on Learning: The incubator will allow our students to actively participate in the life cycle process, fostering a deeper understanding of biology and the interconnectedness of all living things.
Scientific Inquiry: Students will have the chance to observe and document the entire life cycle, from egg to hatchling, promoting scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and a love for exploration.
Responsibility and Care: Caring for the eggs and monitoring their progress will instill a sense of responsibility and empathy in our students, teaching them the importance of nurturing and respecting life.
Multidisciplinary Learning: This project will integrate various subjects, including biology, environmental science, and even mathematics as students analyze data related to the incubation period and growth rates.
We believe that by implementing this project, we can make a lasting impact on our students' education and instill a lifelong love for learning. However, we cannot do it without the support of generous donors like you.
If you choose to support our initiative, your contribution will directly fund the purchase of the incubator and related materials. Any amount you can contribute will make a significant difference in the success of this project.
Nearly all students from low‑income households
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26 students impacted
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Farm Innovators 2450 Heated Digital Circulated Air Incubator with Automatic Egg Turner for Improved Egg Hatching of Up To 41 Eggs At Once, White
• Amazon Business
$101.12
1
$101.12
Woods 0165 Brooder Lamp with Bulb Guard;10.5 Inch Reflector and 6 Foot Cord (250 Watt; 18/2 SJTW); 0
• Amazon Business
$10.23
1
$10.23
Materials cost
$111.35
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.67
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$143.02
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$25.24
Total project goal
$168.26
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