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Ms. Gousman from Gary, IN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Gousman's classroom raised $202

Mile High Scientist

Help me give my students the real life experience of seeing a butterfly's life cycle in person. I remember being so excited as a student to write my observations and I would love to see the scholars excited!

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Ms. Gousman Gary Lighthouse Charter School Primary Academy
Gary, IN Grades 3-5

My Project

During this project, scholars( the 3 third grade classes) will be able to experience the cycle of life for a butterfly. We have been learning about life cycles repeatedly throughout the year. However, we have very few materials to get to see it up close and personal. My scholars are all curious so they make great little scientist with thriving minds. Also since they are in 3rd grade and it is getting to the point in the year where there is a lot of testing. Scholars need time for fun and exploration.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

80 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Gousman Gary Lighthouse Charter School Primary Academy Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Gary, IN View local requests

More than half 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

80 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterfly Garden with Two Cups of Caterpillars - Plus Butterfly Life Cycle Stages • Amazon Business $46.31 3 $138.93

Materials cost

$138.93

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.08

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.18

Total project goal

$201.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $201.19

1 Donor

-$201.19

Donations toward project cost

-$171.01

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.18

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