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Mrs. Hutchins from Tucson AZ is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Discovering the World Around You!

Help me give my students items like origami frog dissection kits, container bins, and bookcases for hands-on learning experiences with plants and animals.

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These items will provide hands on learning material for my students as they discover more about the world around them! The seeds and plant supplies and soil pellets will bring to life out Plant unit. The students will be able to see and make predictions as their plants grow. The books and supplies about animals will enhance our Biome and ecosystem unit. The art supplies will help the students as they create frog dissection models, posters of food webs and chains. The shelves will allow me to display the different animals and plants we are focusing on. The storage bins will be able to organize lab supplies and specimens. The animal card games will help test students recall and identifying animals and sorting them into animal groups and biomes. The power strip will allow multiple students to access the microscopes at one time. The animal toys will be used in the animal adaptation unit and well as sorting animals into ecosystems and food webs. My students are special because they are curious and enthusiastic! They love to learn about plants and animals and their place in the world around them. They will have a positive impact on the world as they continue to be involved with the learning process. Thank you!

Mrs. Hutchins will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by August 17.

Mrs. Hutchins
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Origami Organelles 3-D Model Kit: Frog Dissection • Carolina Biological Supply Company $31.46 5 $157.30
mDesign Deep Plastic Storage Organizer Container Bin, Game and Comic Organization for Cabinet, Cupboard, Playroom, Shelves, or Closet - Holds Video Games, Tablets, DVDs, Ligne Collection, Clear • Amazon Business $20.36 5 $101.80
South Shore Axess 5-Shelf Narrow Bookcase, Pure White • Amazon Business $84.56 1 $84.56
Animal Diversity Set for AP Biology • Carolina Biological Supply Company $61.42 1 $61.42
Martha Stewart Brody Stackable Plastic Storage Organizer, Clear, 4/Set (GSBAYM0164CLR) • Quill.com $16.01 3 $48.03
Cra-Z-Art Crayon Classroom Pack, Assorted Colors, 800/Pack (CZA740041) • Quill.com $47.69 1 $47.69
Hydroponics Growing System Herb Garden - MUFGA 18 Pods Indoor Gardening System with LED Grow Light, Plants Germination Kit(No Seeds) with Pump System, Adjustable Height Up to 17.7" for Home, Black • Amazon Business $44.98 1 $44.98
Crayola Colored Pencils Classpack (240 Ct), Bulk Classroom Supplies, Colored Pencils for School, 12 Assorted Colors, Nontoxic • Amazon Business $43.18 1 $43.18
Ant Farm Kit Giant • Carolina Biological Supply Company $41.40 1 $41.40
Spot It! Junior Animals Card Game | Game For Kids | Preschool Age 4+ | 2 to 5 Players | Average Playtime 10 minutes | Made by Zygomatic • Amazon Business $9.99 4 $39.96
ShadeOn 24" x 48" Magnetic Fluorescent Light Covers (4-Pack) Ocean Themed Classroom Light Filters for 2 x 4 Feet Drop Ceiling Lights | Office Classroom Decor - Coral Reef • Amazon Business $37.50 1 $37.50
Educational Insights Sprout and Grow Window • Kaplan Early Learning Company $30.56 1 $30.56
Gardeners Basics, Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Plant Markers • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
Staples 6-Outlet Power Strip 6' Cord White 3/Pack (42320) • Staples $29.38 1 $29.38
Alligator or Crocodile? (Spotting Differences: Blastoff! Readers, Level 1) • Amazon Business $24.39 1 $24.39
KarberDark 95 Pcs Small Animal Toys, Assorted Mini Ocean, Zoo, Farm, Dinosaur, Insect, Dog and Horse Figure, Little Plastic Animals Figurine for Easter, Sensory Bin Stuffers, Birthday Gifts,Kid 3-5 • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
eeBoo: Within The Biomes 48 Piece Giant Jigsaw Puzzle for Kids, Multi, Aids in Development of Pattern, Shape, and Color Recognition, Offers Children a Challenge • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Kaplan Early Learning Animals and Nature from Around the World Posters - Set of 12 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $19.76 1 $19.76
Food Chain and Web: Discover Pictures and Facts About Food Chains And Webs For Kids! A Children's Food Book • Amazon Business $19.51 1 $19.51
Voice Recording Button, Dog Buttons for Communication Pet Training Buzzer, 30 Second Record & Playback, Funny Gift for Study Office Home 4 Packs • Amazon Business $15.89 1 $15.89
Biomes Bulletin Board Set • Quill.com $15.83 1 $15.83
100 Count- Jiffy 36 MM Peat Soil Pellets • Amazon Business $15.43 1 $15.43
4M Green Science Grow A Maze Kit, Build A Plant Maze Science Kit, For Boys & Girls Ages 5+ , 5 x 4 nches • Amazon Business $15.29 1 $15.29
Creative Escape Rooms Wood Braille Alphabet Board with Raised Dots - Great Montessori Educational Tool for All Ages • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Teacher Created Materials - Science Readers: Content and Literacy: Food Webs - Grade 3 - Guided Reading Level P • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Grizzly Bear vs. Wolf Pack (Animal Battles) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Science Laboratory Stickers 100PCS, Physics Biology Chemistry Experiment Vinyl Waterproof Stickers Pack for Laptop Water Bottle Notebook Bicycle Skateboard • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$1,005.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $71.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,122.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$198.07

Total project goal

$1,320.48

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Total project goal

 $1,320.48

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 $1,320.48

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