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Mrs. Pasalo from Kelseyville CA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Here Chicky-Chicky

Help me give my students the education and joy of hatching chicks in the classroom.

  • 13 donors
  • $844 goal

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My Project

Hatching chicks in kindergarten classrooms offers numerous educational benefits. Firstly, it provides students with a hands-on opportunity to observe and understand the life cycle of chickens, from egg to chick. Secondly, caring for the eggs and chicks teaches children responsibility, empathy, and compassion. It also serves as a practical way to teach basic scientific concepts such as biology, embryology, and ecology. Additionally, children develop their observation skills as they monitor changes in the eggs and chicks. This interdisciplinary learning experience integrates subjects such as language arts, math, and art, making it engaging for students with various learning styles. Moreover, it fosters a connection to nature and an appreciation for the wonders of life. Involving parents and community members in the process further strengthens the sense of community within the school. Overall, hatching chicks in kindergarten classrooms is a memorable and impactful educational activity.

In the process of hatching chicks, three key tools are indispensable: the incubator, brooder, and candler.

The incubator serves as a surrogate mother, creating a controlled environment conducive to egg development. By regulating temperature and humidity levels, it mimics the conditions necessary for embryo growth, maximizing the chances of successful hatching. Once hatched, chicks require a nurturing environment to thrive, which is where the brooder comes in. Providing warmth, shelter, and protection, the brooder ensures the chicks' well-being during their vulnerable early stages. Finally, the candler plays a vital role in monitoring egg viability. By shining light through the eggs, it allows for the detection of any issues such as infertility or embryo mortality, enabling the removal of non-viable eggs to optimize hatch rates. Together, these tools form the foundation of a successful chick-hatching endeavor, ensuring the health and vitality of the newly hatched chick

Mrs. Pasalo
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Brinsea Maxi II Eco Manual 30 Egg Incubator - Middle-High School - Adult • School Specialty $264.97 1 $264.97
HKDQ Chick Brooder Brooder Box for Chicks Incubator for Chicks Duckling/Parrot/Chicks Incubator with Heating,Warms up to 25 Chicks with Heating Lamp Set (24" x 16" x 16") • Amazon Business $149.00 1 $149.00
Brinsea Ovascope Egg Viewer - Elementary-Middle School - Kids • School Specialty $89.99 1 $89.99
Chick Life Cycle Exploration Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $53.68 1 $53.68
Arlo & Pips #3: New Kids in the Flock • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96
Hatching a Chick (Smithsonian: Informational Text) • Amazon Business $10.11 1 $10.11

Materials cost

$579.71

Vendor shipping charges

 $45.45

Sales tax

 $53.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$716.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.51

Total project goal

$843.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $843.41

7 Donors

-$586.26

Donations toward project cost

-$503.32

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.94

Matching donations from our partners

-$251.27

Match offers toward project cost

-$213.58

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.69

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

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 $0.00

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