Help me give my students a fish aquarium, stand, and plants to use for math and to create a calming learning environment.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Funk's classroom raised $888
This project is fully funded
My Students
The students that come into my classroom have deficits in math because of the pandemic and the gaps ins math instruction. Students in our school are at least a grade to two grade levels behind in math. My students work hard and are making gains as they work in small group instruction. They are bright and energetic students who have gaps in their math skills because of the pandemic. Many of them are also looking for a safe place where they can learn, feel welcome and cared about.
My Project
My students will use the aquarium for math and for their emotional health. Having fish in the classroom improves the learning environment. Students will be engaged in math problems that focus on how much food their fish ear in a day or how the aquatic plants have grown in a week. The young students can count the fish, categorize them, and even make graphs about the fish.
Classroom pets can improve mental health and relieve stress and anxiety, regulating breathing and heart rate.
A classroom aquarium will help students calm during anxious moments and will even help them feel more at-ease. They will be more relaxed in the classroom and better able to learn with their class fish nearby.
An aquarium of fish will give my students new and unique interactive learning opportunities and will help inspire and motivate them in their learning.
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
Tetra 55 Gallon Aquarium Kit with Fish Tank, Fish Net, Fish Food, Filter, Heater and Water Conditioners
• Amazon Business
$287.17
1
$287.17
Wooden Aquarium Stand for 55-gal Tank
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$202.50
1
$202.50
Carib Sea ACS00220 African Cichlid Mix for Aquarium, 20-Pound
• Amazon Business
$35.40
3
$106.20
CORISRX BEST OF YOUR LIFESTYLE DR. Moss Cichlid Stone 5 pc Luxury Set - Ceramic Rock Cave Aquarium Decorations - Fish Tank Decor
• Amazon Business
$57.73
1
$57.73
Decdeal Automatic Fish Feeder, Aquarium Tank Feeding Timer Fish Food Dispenser Adjustable Outlet, App Control Voice Control, Compatible with Alexa.
• Amazon Business
$29.99
1
$29.99
Ludwigia, Living, Pack of 12
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$9.81
1
$9.81
Ceratophyllum, Living, Pack 12
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$9.81
1
$9.81
Materials cost
$703.21
Vendor shipping charges
$10.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$10.55
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$754.71
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$133.18
Total project goal
$887.89
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$887.89
1 Donor
-$887.89
Donations toward project cost
-$754.71
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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