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Mrs. Locke from Grand Rapids, MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Got Bugs?

Help me give my students science materials to show the life cycle of various insects.

  • $337 goal

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

This project expired on July 4, 2024.

My Project

My favorite way to teach the scientific process and life cycles is through insect hatching kits. Insects are interesting because they evoke such a wide range of emotions and reactions. Kids are both repulsed and drawn to them!

Kids love hands on science opportunities!

My scholars will be able to observe, record, and research butterflies, ladybugs, and praying mantises. Excitement, experimentation, and engagement is the best element of STEM learning. Watching scholars activate their curiosity and participate in eager discussion is so rewarding. Additionally, the waiting required is wonderful for practicing delayed gratification.

Mrs. Locke Campus Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

45 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Praying Mantis Amazing Bugs Kit (with egg case and fruit flies) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $32.13 2 $64.26
Two Cups of Caterpillars - Life Science & STEM Education - Butterfly Kit Refill – Painted Lady Butterflies – Includes Two Chrysalis Holding Logs Instructions - Butterfly Lifecycle Observation • Amazon Business $28.99 2 $57.98
Insect Lore Live Ladybug Growing Kit Toy -unisex-children Original Ladybug Land • Amazon Business $25.59 2 $51.18
Insect Lore Live Baby Ladybug Larvae - Ladybug Growing Kit REFILL with Ladybug Life Cycle Toy Figurines - SHIP NOW • Amazon Business $29.22 1 $29.22

Materials cost

$202.64

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.04

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$285.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.41

Total project goal

$336.04

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