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Ms. Winn from Everman, TX is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Winn's classroom raised $188

Hoot’s in the Pellet?

Help me give my students an opportunity to explore the owl food chain and fall in love with science!

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Ms. Winn J.W. Bishop Elementary School
Everman, TX Grades 3-5

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Owl pellets will provide my students with an exciting, hands-on opportunity to experience real scientific investigation in a way that textbooks simply cannot replicate. My students love science and are naturally curious about the world around them, constantly asking questions and wanting to understand how things work. This activity taps directly into that enthusiasm and transforms their curiosity into meaningful learning. As they carefully dissect owl pellets, students will sort, examine, and identify tiny bones, reconstruct skeletons, and determine what the owl ate. Through this process, they will explore food chains, predator-prey relationships, ecosystems, and the flow of energy in a food web in an authentic and engaging way.

Beyond the science content, this experience strengthens important academic skills such as observation, critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and data collection.

Students will practice making predictions, recording evidence, and drawing conclusions based on their findings—just like real scientists. For many of them, this may be their first true hands-on lab investigation, and it will spark excitement and confidence in their ability to explore and understand the natural world.

This opportunity will give them a powerful, memorable experience that will last a lifetime. It is the kind of learning that students talk about for years and remember long after they leave the classroom. By engaging in authentic scientific discovery, they will not only deepen their understanding of ecosystems but also develop a lasting appreciation for inquiry and exploration. Experiences like this encourage students to see themselves as scientists and inspire them to become lifelong learners who remain curious about the world around them.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

65 students impacted 6 donors
Ms. Winn J.W. Bishop Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Everman, TX 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 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Large Barn Owl Pellets (Pack of 15) Teaching Kit • Amazon Business $59.84 2 $119.68
36PCS Plastic Tweezers for Crafting 6 Assorted Colors Kids Craft Tweezers Forceps Tools for Handmade DIY Beading Projects Jewelry Making Home Classroom School • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$127.67

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.16

Total project goal

$187.75

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $187.75

6 Donors

-$178.93

Donations toward project cost

-$159.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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