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Mr. Avila from Chicago, IL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Digging into Ecosystems with Owl Pellets

Help me give my students an exciting lab learning more about Food Chains.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Avila's classroom raised $368

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

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Hey everyone! I'm a 6th-grade teacher who's looking to bring some fun and engaging learning opportunities to my students. I'm planning a lab where my 60 students will dissect owl pellets, and I'm hoping to get some support from the online community.

Unfortunately, our school budget doesn't always allow for the extra supplies we need for these types of projects.

That's why I'm turning to you all for help. With your donations, we can purchase the necessary owl pellets and lab materials to make this project a reality. The hands-on experience of dissecting owl pellets is not only educational, but it's also a great way to get my students excited about learning science. So please consider donating, and together we can give these students an unforgettable learning experience. Thank you so much for your support!

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Mr. Avila Bronzeville Classical Elementary School Grades 6-8

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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Chicago, IL View local requests 60 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Barn Owl Pellets - Large - Pack of 6 • Amazon Business $28.50 6 $171.00

New Star Foodservice 24333 Fast Food Tray, 10.5 x 13.5, Black, Set of 12 • Amazon Business $34.00 2 $68.00

First Aid Tweezers, Plastic Tweezers, Disposable Forceps for Medical, Crafts, Dressing, Gauze, Lab, School, Elementary Science • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98

Pack of 12 Dissecting Dissection Teasing Needle Straight with Plastic Handle (HTI BRAND) • Amazon Business $7.65 2 $15.30

[2000 Count] Bamboo Wooden Toothpicks - Wood Round Double-Points Teeth Tooth Picks • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost			$278.21
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.17
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$312.38
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$55.13
Total project goal			$367.51
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$367.51
6 Donors			-$217.51
Donations toward project cost			-$184.88
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$32.63
Matching donations from our partners			-$150.00
Match offers toward project cost			-$127.50
Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$22.50
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Digging into Ecosystems with Owl Pellets

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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Give back to your community

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.