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
Chick hatching provide a hands-on learning experience, allowing students to actively participate in the entire life cycle of chickens. This interactive approach enhances engagement and helps students better understand biological concepts. Managing a chick hatching program often requires teamwork. Students work together to set up incubators, monitor conditions, and care for the chicks. This collaborative approach enhances social skills and promotes effective teamwork.
Caring for the chicks fosters a sense of responsibility among students.
They learn about the needs of living organisms, including providing appropriate food, water, and shelter. This hands-on care promotes empathy and compassion towards animals. Students gain an understanding of the importance of patience, commitment, and perseverance as they wait for eggs to hatch and care for the chicks.
Unexpected challenges may arise during the hatching process, providing students with opportunities to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. They learn to troubleshoot issues, adapt to changing conditions, and make informed decisions.
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
Manna Pro Harris Farms Nurture Right Egg Incubator for Hatching Chicks - Holds 22 Eggs - Automatic Egg Turner with Temperature and Humidity Control - 360 Degree View With Clear Window
• Amazon Business
$189.99
1
$189.99
EVERYGROW Brooder Box for Small Animals with Thermostat, Intelligent Chick Brooder Box Heat up to 30 Chicks with 3 Heat Lamps, Waterproof Brooder Box for Chick/Duck/Quail/Hamster/Lizard
• Amazon Business
$179.99
1
$179.99
Govee Temperature Humidity Monitor 2-Pack, Indoor Room Thermometer Hygrometer with App Alert, Mini Bluetooth Digital Thermometer Humidity Sensor with Data Storage for Home Greenhouse Cellar
• Amazon Business
$25.98
1
$25.98
Incu-Bright™ Ultra Bright LED Egg Candler, Incubator Warehouse Exclusive, Rubber Nesting Ring for Candling Seal, Poultry/Reptile, Easily Identify Developing & Non-Developing Eggs, Hatching Eggs, 1102
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
Materials cost
$417.95
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$34.06
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.27
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$488.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$86.17
Total project goal
$574.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$574.45
3 Donors
-$387.23
Donations toward project cost
-$329.15
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$58.08
match offer
-$187.21
Match offer toward project cost
-$159.13
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Villalva and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
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