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Mrs. Zysberg from Brooklyn NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Henry the Turtle Needs Food, Filters and a Warm Habitat

My students need turtle food, filters, day and night basking light bulbs for our class pet, Henry the turtle.

$192 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

My students attend a Title One school in Brooklyn, New York. They are a very diverse group of children from many cultures. My students are living in high poverty from low, socioeconomic backgrounds.

My students are eager, enthusiastic and extremely interested in finding out how things work.

During science, my students are always asking, "How?" and "Why?" Hands-on activities allow my students to learn, develop concepts and appreciate science, engineering and math education. They have the desire to learn and succeed, but they need the materials to achieve.

My Project

Replacement equipment and food pellets are needed to maintain our class pet, Henry the turtle. Students will investigate optimum conditions for our turtle. They will conduct several investigations including observations with scientific inquiry tools, animal food preferences, light vs. dark conditions, habitat design, life cycles and life span.

These materials will provide my students with the ability to maintain, observe and explore our turtle habitat and the conditions needed in order for our science lab pets to thrive.

It will also give my students the opportunity to learn very important responsibilities including keeping our pet safe, caring for live organisms, responsibility and maintaining healthy habitats.

Mrs. Zysberg

Grades 3-5

PS 235 Janice Knight School

Brooklyn, NY

New York

More than half of students from low‑income households

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This project will reach 300 students.

2 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Tetra 26049 ReptoFilter Filter Cartridges, Large, 6-Count • Amazon Business $16.10 3 $48.30

Exo Terra Sun-Glo Basking Spot Lamp, 75-Watt/120-Volt • Amazon Business $5.49 6 $32.94

2-Pack of 75 Watt Infrared Heat Lamp / Light / Bulb for Reptile and Amphibian Use • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98

ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks Tub, 2.5-Liter, 1.43lbs (29259) • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00

Materials cost			$131.22
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.97
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$163.19
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$28.80
Total project goal			$191.99
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$191.99
2 Donors			-$191.99
Donations toward project cost			-$163.19
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$28.80
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Henry the Turtle Needs Food, Filters and a Warm Habitat

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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Henry the Turtle Needs Food, Filters and a Warm Habitat

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Give this project a boost!

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

Boost your odds

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Support your local school!

Project Activity

Project Activity

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

Ways to Give

Connect

Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.