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Mrs. Nolan from Buffalo, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Nolan's classroom raised $272

Making Science Come Alive

Help me give my students hermit crabs and a butterfly kit for our animal unit.

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Mrs. Nolan PS 74 Hamlin Park School
Buffalo, NY Grades PreK-2

My Project

All kids love animals, and my class is no exception. We currently have a class fish but I want the to have the chance to see animals that they may not normally see while incorporating science and learning responsibility.

The hermit crabs would make an excellent class pet, providing us with the opportunity to learn about these fascinating creatures that inhabit shells and have a distinct habitat.

Their intriguing behavior and adaptability will not only spark curiosity but also offer insights into their unique lifestyle. Observing them as they navigate their environment will enrich our understanding of marine life and the importance of shell conservation.

The butterfly kit offers a hands-on way to explore the fascinating life cycle of butterflies. We can observe their transformation from caterpillar to chrysalis and finally to butterfly, enhancing our understanding of biological processes. This interactive experience fosters curiosity about nature and brings science to life in an engaging manner.

Please help us bring science to life!

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

27 students impacted 6 donors
Mrs. Nolan PS 74 Hamlin Park School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Buffalo, NY 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

27 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Land Hermit Crab Terrarium Habitat Kit (with voucher) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $162.36 1 $162.36
Nature Bound Butterfly Growing Kit - Live Caterpillar to Butterfly Project for Kids - Includes Voucher for Caterpillars, Green Pop-Up Enclosure, and STEM Learning Guide • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97

Materials cost

$177.33

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.11

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$231.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.78

Total project goal

$271.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $271.88

6 Donors

-$259.53

Donations toward project cost

-$231.10

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.35

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