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Mrs. Abercrombie from Hesperia, MI is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Happy Classrooms, Happy Habitats

Help me give my students different habitats to explore! We love science exploration!

  • $347 goal

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

This project expired on July 5, 2024.

My Project

Our second graders are excited to learn science! During our year, we spend a chunk of our year writing and studying animal habitats. We also do an animal study. Having three different varieties of habitats to observe for the rest of the year would be fun, simulating, and spark curiosity. We are requesting ant, butterfly, and Venus Flytrap habitats.

Engagement and Curiosity:

Live specimens will captivate students' interest, fostering a sense of wonder and curiosity about the natural world.

Hands-On Learning:

Students will actively participate in the care and observation of butterflies, ants, and Venus Flytraps, reinforcing theoretical concepts with practical experiences.

Cross-Curricular Integration:

The project will seamlessly integrate with various subjects, including biology, environmental science, and even art and writing as students document their observations.

Environmental Awareness:

By studying these organisms in a controlled environment, students will develop a deeper understanding of the delicate balance of ecosystems and the importance of conservation.

Mrs. Abercrombie Patricia St Clair Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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.

Hesperia, MI 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

65 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Painted Lady Butterfly Kit - Habitat, STEM Journal, & Voucher for Chrysalis Log & Caterpillars - Grow Your Own Butterfly Kit • Amazon Business $24.99 3 $74.97
Uncle Milton Ant Farm Antopia Rainforest Ant Habitat - Observe Live Ants - STEM -Nature Learning Toy Green For 6 - 15 years • Amazon Business $20.33 3 $60.99
Venus Flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) Living • Carolina Biological Supply Company $18.45 3 $55.35

Materials cost

$191.31

Vendor shipping charges

 $69.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.91

Total project goal

$346.04

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