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Ms. Martinez from Dallas TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Environmental Knowledge

Help me give my students materials to enhance their learning in STEM. My students will have an opportunity to dabble in learning more about the environment.

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My Project

Dear Donor,

Thank you for taking the time to look at our project, with your contribution, we will be able to acquire an incubator and brooder, which will serve as invaluable tools in our exploration of the environment.

These resources will allow us to hatch and raise chickens or quails who will end up in a family ranch, providing students with a hands-on understanding of life cycles, animal behavior, and the delicate balance of ecosystems.

Furthermore, our students will engage in fascinating studies through the examination of owl pellets and the exploration of the rock cycle. By dissecting owl pellets, they will gain insights into the dietary habits of birds of prey and the intricacies of food webs. Additionally, through the observation and analysis of the rock cycle, students will develop a deeper understanding of geological processes and the formation of the Earth's surface.

To document their discoveries and reflections, each student will maintain an observation journal. These journals will serve as personal repositories of learning, allowing students to record their observations, hypotheses, and reflections throughout our environmental studies.

Your generosity will not only provide my students with enriching educational experiences but will also empower them to develop a lifelong appreciation for the natural world. Thank you once again for your support in fostering the growth and curiosity of young minds.

Ms. Martinez
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
RentACoop Little Red Barn Folding Chick Brooder Set – Holds 4 Chicks up to 8 Weeks of Age - All-in-One Set Includes Brooder, Heat Plate, Feeder, and Waterer (Brooder Set) • Amazon Business $149.95 1 $149.95
KEBONNIXS 12 Egg Incubator with Humidity Display, Egg Candler, Automatic Egg Turner, for Hatching Chickens • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Owl Pellet Study Classroom Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $66.60 1 $66.60
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
Bostitch InCourage? Spring-Powered Desktop Stapler, 20-Sheet, Pink/White (1188) • Quill.com $36.89 1 $36.89
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rock Tumbler Refill Kit – 3 lbs. of Rough Gemstones and Rocks for Tumbling Including Amethyst and Quartz – Rock Tumbler Supplies Include Rock Tumbler Grit and Jewelry Accessories • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
36 Pieces Kids Safety Glasses Bulk Kids Safety Goggles Eye Protection Goggles Scratch Resistant Eyewear Safety Glasses for Kids Science Class, Lab, Sports, Shooting, Landscaping, Child Youth Size • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Mr Sketch Mr. Sketch Premium Washable Scented Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted Scents and Colors, Set of 36 • School Specialty $33.97 1 $33.97
Homarden 1 Gallon Copper Decorative Watering Can - Metal Watering Cans for Indoor and Outdoor House Plants - Removable Spout and Dual Handles - Small Watering Can for Bonsai Plant - 16.1Dx6.2Wx7.9H in • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches Letter Size 3 Mil 200/Pack (TP3854-200) • Staples $26.59 1 $26.59
Eglyenlky Markers for Coloring Book Adults Relaxation, Dual Tip Brush Pens with 100 Watercolor Fine Tip Markers and Brush Pens for Kids Coloring • Amazon Business $26.53 1 $26.53
Apollo Tools Stapler with Power Adjustment Knob, Pink/Black (DT5020P) • Quill.com $19.79 1 $19.79
ThermoPro TP50 2 Pieces Digital Hygrometer Indoor Thermometer Room Thermometer and Humidity Gauge with Temperature Humidity Monitor • Amazon Business $18.68 1 $18.68
10 Pack Blank Flipbook for Animation, Sketching, and Cartoon Creation, 4" x 5.55'' Animation Flip Book Mini Sketch Pad for Kids, 120 Pages (60 Sheets) • Amazon Business $16.59 1 $16.59
20 Pack 4oz Round Plastic Jars with Lids Empty Clear Slime Containers,Wide-Mouth Refillable Storage Containers for Cosmetics,Lotion,Food Storage • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Window Bird Feeder 2 Pack, Bird House for Outside, Window Bird Feeder with Strong Suction Cups and Removable Seed Tray with Drain Holes. Outdoors Birdfeeder for Wild Birds, Cardinal, Bluebird • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Hula Home Continuous Mist Spray Bottle (18.6oz/550ml) Empty Ultra Fine Plastic Water Mist Sprayer – For Hairstyling, Cleaning, Salons, Plants, Essential Oil Scents & More - White • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89
Ticonderoga Pastel Cap Eraser, Pack of 10, Black • School Specialty $1.49 2 $2.98

Materials cost

$669.39

Vendor shipping charges

$18.44

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$727.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$128.45

Total project goal

$856.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$856.32

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$856.32

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