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

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Lifecycle of a Butterfly

Help me give my students caterpillars to raise and learn all about their lifecycle!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Colacchio's classroom raised $188

This project is fully funded

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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

Thank you for taking the time to read project.

I would love to give each student an opportunity to become a scientist and explore the life of a caterpillar and document their lifecycle into a butterfly.

This project will give my students hands on experience as a scientist creating a hypothesis, making observations, and drawing conclusions. It will also teach them about the importance of caring for our environment and other living things.

This project will give each student their own caterpillar and a cup to watch it grow, turn into a chrysalis and become a butterfly.

Thank you once again for considering donating to my project.

Mrs. Colacchio Jefferson Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters of 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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insect Lore Two Cups of Caterpillars - Life Science & STEM Education • Amazon Business $25.32 4 $101.28
50 Pack Clear Cups with Lids,6 oz Plastic Disposable Cups with Flat Lids(No Hole),Crystal PET Dessert Party Cups for Smoothy's,Ice Cream,Fruits,Snack,Cold Drinks • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$117.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.73

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.76

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$159.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.19

Total project goal

$187.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $187.95

3 Donors

-$105.48

Donations toward project cost

-$89.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.82

match offer

-$82.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$70.10

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.37

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 $0.00

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