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Dr. Brownlee from North Las Vegas, NV is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Creating Waves of Wellness

Help me give my students emotional well-being and therapeutic experiences through a soothing fish aquarium.

  • $312 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

My Project

I am reaching out on behalf of CSNHS to express our interest in acquiring a fish aquarium for our school office. We believe that introducing a fish tank into this space will have significant positive impacts on the emotional well-being and therapeutic experiences of our students, particularly during counseling sessions.

Numerous studies have shown that observing fish in an aquarium can have calming and stress-reducing effects.

By incorporating this element into our school environment, we aim to create a serene atmosphere that will benefit students seeking support from our counselor.

The gentle movement and vibrant colors of the fish can serve as a focal point, promoting relaxation and providing a visually soothing backdrop for conversations with our counselor. We envision the aquarium acting as a natural stress reliever, contributing to an environment conducive to emotional well-being.

Your generous donation of a fish aquarium would not only enhance our school office aesthetically but, more importantly, positively impact the mental health of our students. We believe that investing in such an addition aligns with our commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Dr. Brownlee College of S. Nevada High School - East Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

North Las Vegas, NV View local requests

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

184 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aqueon LED MiniBow Small Aquarium Fish Tank Kit with SmartClean Technology, Black, 5 Gallon • Amazon Business $67.95 1 $67.95
Fantail Goldfish Living Pack of 12 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $43.29 1 $43.29
Aqueon Aquarium Fish Tank Replacement Filter Cartridges Medium - 15 pack • Amazon Business $38.95 1 $38.95
T4U Fluorite Aquarium Gravel Rocks 3 Lbs, Crystals Chip Bulk for Fish Tank, Decorative Pebbles Bulk for Plants, Vase Filler Stones, Natural Quartz Chips Stones for Decoration, Healing Crystal • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
QZQ Aquarium Gravel Cleaner [2024 Edition] Vacuum Fish Tank Vacuum Cleaner Tools for Aquarium Water Changer with Aquarium Thermometers Fish Net kit Use for Fish Tank Cleaning Gravel and Sand • Amazon Business $17.72 1 $17.72
Tetra Goldfish Flakes, Nutritionally Balanced Diet for Aquarium Fish, Vitamin C Enriched Flakes, 3.53 oz • Amazon Business $6.95 2 $13.90

Materials cost

$201.60

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.69

Total project goal

$311.26

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