Help Us Dive Into Aquatic Ecosystems in the Classroom
Help me give my students a marine aquarium in the classroom to learn about different aquatic ecosystems.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Acquaotta's classroom raised $973
This project is fully funded
My Project
At BTECH, we work hard to make sure that our students are drivers of learning. Students learn best when they have up-close examples that they can interact with. In Living Environment and AP Biology, the interactions that organisms have with each other and other things in the environment are pivotal for students' understanding. Ecological concepts exist throughout all biomes and students are always excited to see new examples of what they are learning in action.
A marine aquarium in the classroom would allow our students to deepen their understanding of biology and the world around them.
The benefits of the aquarium are wide-ranging; this aquarium setup will give students a chance to learn about responsibility and care, animal behavior, and the environment. It would also offer students a place to go in the room for stress relief, creative ideas, and multi-sensory engagement.
As a teacher, I hope to use this as a tool for real-world connection and environmental consciousness in my students. The world we live in is beautiful, yet fragile, and must be fought for, protected, and conserved both now and in the future.
More than three‑quarters of 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
Fluval Flex 32.5 Marine Salt Water Aquarium Kit - Fish Tank for Fish, Coral & More - Comes with LED Lights, Filtration System & More - 32.5" x 15.75" x 15.35" - 123 L, 32.5 Gal. - Black
• Amazon Business
$549.95
1
$549.95
CaribSea Arag-Alive 20-Pound Special Grade Reef Sand, Bimini Pink
• Amazon Business
$45.00
2
$90.00
Pool Salt Tester ORAPXI pH and Salt Meter for Saltwater Pool pH and Salinity Digital Tester 5 in 1 Salt Meter for Swimming Pools Hot Tubs and Swim Spas
• Amazon Business
$31.95
1
$31.95
AQUA KT Aquarium Mountain Cichlid Stone Rock Betta Fish Hide Natural View for Marine or Freshwater Aquarium Landscape Large Fish Tank Decoration, Pack of 1
• Amazon Business
$28.99
1
$28.99
5-in-1 Aquarium Test Strips
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$28.36
1
$28.36
Instant Ocean Sea Salt (50 gal)_MB
• Amazon Business
$21.00
1
$21.00
HRRIVE Aquarium Fish Hiding Stacked Rock Cichlid Stone with Pipe Hole Design for Freshwater Marine Tank Landscape Decoration
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
API MARINE STRESS COAT Saltwater Aquarium Water Conditioner 16-Ounce Bottle (385D)
• Amazon Business
$8.79
1
$8.79
Materials cost
$775.03
Vendor shipping charges
$9.95
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.63
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$826.61
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$145.87
Total project goal
$972.48
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$972.48
10 Donors
-$938.66
Donations toward project cost
-$805.36
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$133.30
match offer
-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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