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Mr. DeMeno from Philadelphia, PA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full STEAM Ahead Into the Natural World

Help me give my students materials for their Nature STEM Lessons and Farm Visits!

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. DeMeno's classroom raised $760

This project is fully funded

My Project

At my school, we are developing a Nature STEAM program. Students take weekly visits to the farm, grow vegetables via aquaponics, tend the school garden, and study indigenous wildlife. The supplies I am requesting will help my students study nature in the classroom and on our trips.

Inner-city students need exposure to nature.

To address this, we are developing an entire Nature STEAM Curriculum. The aquarium equipment will give home to our school turtles, while the window box will allow students to observe birds closely from the classroom. The digital binoculars will allow my students to record their observations and share them with their classmates (including bats who will live in their bat box). The weather station will help students study weather, look for patterns, and can be used during our morning announcements. My students love to learn about nature and your support of this project will greatly aid in their education!

Mr. DeMeno John Moffet Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Philadelphia, PA View local requests

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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station • Amazon Business $188.09 1 $188.09
Window Bird Feeder - 180° Clear View Bird Feeder for Window - Easy to Fill - Fits Single and Double-Hung Windows - Can be Used at Home or Offices • Amazon Business $119.99 1 $119.99
Digital Binoculars with Camera & Video Recording 12 x 32 - Camcorder for Bird Watching Cameras, Football Binoculars, Concerts & Hunting - 2.4” IPS Display Screen, Night Vision with Best Zoom • Amazon Business $89.00 1 $89.00
Zilla 11435 Fresh Air Screen Cover, 48-Inch by 18-Inch,Black • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Anothera Stones for Plants 18 LB Smooth Natural Black River Rocks, Plant Aquarium Gravel Stones for Succulents Bonsai Terrarium Vase Fillers Fish Tank Indoor Outdoor Garden Decor(6-9 mm) • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle Food Growth Formula, 30 oz. • Amazon Business $17.39 2 $34.78
North States Bat House model 1641 Easy for Bats to Climb and Roost. Large,Triple Chambers Holds Up to 75 Bats, Natural Wood (5.25” x 9” x 12” high) • Amazon Business $29.66 1 $29.66
Fluker's Ceramic Heat Emitter for Reptiles,Black • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Pure Water Pebbles Aquarium Gravel, 25-Pound, Sapphire Frost • Amazon Business $20.37 1 $20.37
Pure Water Pebbles Aquarium Gravel, 25-Pound, Lavender Frost • Amazon Business $20.27 1 $20.27

Materials cost

$606.12

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$645.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.86

Total project goal

$759.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$759.07

2 Donors

-$379.53

Donations toward project cost

-$322.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.93

match offer

-$379.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$322.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.93

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$0.00

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