Help me give my students a habitat for our new classroom addition! We need a large aquarium set-up, including plants and a chiller to simulate the axolotl's native environment.
I teach one hundred twenty students in a rural middle school in Tennessee. They come from a wide variety of academic skill and socio-economic levels, but they all share excitement for Science. I focus on using hands-on activities to make our studies captivating and relevant.
These budding scientists value the opportunity to learn through real-life experiences.
They enthusiastically help to care for our class pets, they actively participate in our daily labs, and they thrive on new experiences. They make teaching fun!
My Project
So... why do we want an axolotl? Axolotls are unique, critically-endangered amphibians. They live underwater their entire lives, and their genome - 10x larger than human's - holds secrets that inspire worldwide research. They have the mind-blowing ability to regenerate their limbs, jaw, and even spinal column!
Being able to interact with axolotls directly as we investigate genetics and animal adaptations this year will offer an unprecedented, fantastic real-life opportunity for my students!
The live plants and the chiller in the aquarium will create a habitat similar to the axolotl's natural environment, providing the ideal setting for him to live.
Perfecto Manufacturing APF10370 37-Gallon Aquarium Tank, 30 by 12 by 22-Inch, Black
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$145.26
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$145.26
EVERSECU 72w 110-240v Aquarium Water Chiller Warmer/Cooler Temperature Controller for Fish Shrimp Tank Marine Coral Reef Tank Below 20L/30L Aquarium Chiller (20L Only Cool)
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$89.90
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$89.90
Marineland Magnum Polishing Internal Canister Filter (ML90770)
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$43.09
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$43.09
NICREW ClassicLED Aquarium Light, Fish Tank Light with Extendable Brackets, White and Blue LEDs, Size 28 to 36 Inch, 18 Watts
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$37.99
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$37.99
Exo Terra Screen Cover, 20-29 Gallon
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$17.75
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$17.75
API FRESHWATER MASTER TEST KIT 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water Master Test Kit
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$14.95
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$14.95
Seachem Prime 500ml
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$13.10
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$13.10
6 Marimo Moss Ball Variety Pack - 4 Different Sizes of Premium Quality Marimo from Giant 2.5 Inch to Small 1 Inch - World's Easiest Live Aquarium Plant - Sustainably Harvested and All-Natural
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$12.95
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$12.95
Seachem Purigen 100ml
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$8.22
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$8.22
SunGrow Long Leaf Java Fern - Plastic Artificial Plant to Enhance Your Aquascape - Fish Tank Aquarium Decor - Looks Realistic, Beautiful Green Leaves - No Maintenance Required - Ready to Install
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$7.95
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$7.95
Zoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs, 10-Inch
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$5.21
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$5.21
Materials cost
$396.37
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.95
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$432.32
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$76.29
Total project goal
$508.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$508.61
7 Donors
-$274.79
Donations toward project cost
-$241.07
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$33.72
match offer
-$225.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$191.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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