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Mrs. Knam from Boise ID is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cultivating Environmental Awareness in Young Minds Through Books

Help me give my students books to understand the importance of protecting our earth and available recycle bins to promote recycling in our library.

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My Project

Our library serves as a vital hub for learning and school engagement, and we are committed to providing resources that inspire and empower students to make positive changes for our planet. I would like to enhance our collection with a diverse range of books focused on Earth Day and environmental conservation. These books will cover topics such as climate change and the importance of recycling. By offering accessible and engaging resources, I hope to foster a deeper understanding of environmental issues and inspire action towards a more sustainable future.

In addition to expanding our Earth Day book collection, we also recognize the importance of practical initiatives to promote recycling within our school.

Therefore, part of the grant funds will be allocated towards the purchase of recycling bins to be placed throughout our library. These bins will serve as visible reminders of the importance of waste reduction and will encourage students to recycle paper, plastic, and other recyclable materials.

We believe that this investment will have a lasting impact on our students by raising awareness, promoting environmental stewardship, and encouraging sustainable behavior change.

Mrs. Knam
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Save the Ocean (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Save the Arctic (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $25.00 1 $25.00
Save the Sharks • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Save the Scraps • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Love the Earth (3) (Julian Lennon's Children's Adventures) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Save the Bees (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $17.56 1 $17.56
Amazon Basics Rectangular Commercial Office Wastebasket, w/Recycle Logo, 7 Gallon (Pack of 2), Blue (Previously AmazonCommercial brand) • Amazon Business $17.23 1 $17.23
Touch the Earth (Julian Lennon White Feather Flier Adventure) • Amazon Business $16.86 1 $16.86
How the Crayons Saved the Earth (5) • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
Save the Reef (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Save the Air (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Save the Land (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Save the Sky (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Save the Butterflies (Save the Earth) • Amazon Business $13.91 1 $13.91
The Magic and Mystery of Trees (The Magic and Mystery of the Natural World) • Amazon Business $13.89 1 $13.89
Trees Make Perfect Pets: A Story About Nature, Plants And Gardening For Kids • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Heal the Earth (Julian Lennon White Feather Flier Adventure) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
What a Waste: Trash, Recycling, and Protecting our Planet (Protect the Planet) • Amazon Business $10.26 1 $10.26

Materials cost

$293.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $17.78

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.41

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.07

Total project goal

$407.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $407.15

4 Donors

-$125.00

Donations toward project cost

-$108.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.25

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $179.21

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