Help me give my students the experience of watching true transformation, as they learn the life cycle of monarchs.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. H's classroom raised $487
This project is fully funded
My Project
Where children's hearts go, so, too, go their minds. Especially in the special education role I am in, engagement is the hardest fought battle in the classroom. For several years now, I have introduced my 8th grade students to the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly as a way to illustrate and allude to their own journey from child to young adult. This cross curriculum topic ties in to science, conservation, art, literacy, and agriculture. The unit is tied with the graphic novel "Hope for the Flowers" by Trina Paulus, (as requested on my shopping list) as well providing topic and experience for potential writing projects such as informational essays. My request list contains the necessary tools to create a classroom butterfly hatchery. Milkweed, the monarch's food, help both beautify our school and support populations of migrating monarchs. Enclosures provide space for developing monarchs and caterpillars away from natural predators and poisons that they encounter outdoors. Clear containers provide nursery space for eggs and first instar caterpillars. Test tubes and stands allow the availability of live milkweed cuttings in the enclosure as well as plant propagation for the students to take home. The document camera allows for close observation of the subjects and stop action footage in order to make the process more viewable. It also allows student to share their experience on a wider platforms than just here at school.
There is a magic in watching transformation; we can't help but transform right along with the butterflies!
I have seen the most apathetic teen boy light up just by holding the miracle of a butterfly.For the four years I have done this, I have watched uninvested young people transform into engaged and interested learners, feeling connected to the world outdoors as well as to their community. Help us fly!
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
OKIOLABS OKIOCAM T USB Document Camera 11" x 17" for Teachers and Classroom, Work from Home, Online Teaching, Video Calling, Doc Camera for Mac PC Chromebook, Stop Motion Time Lapse, QHD 1944p
• Amazon Business
$64.00
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$64.00
Nature Bound 24" Tall Butterfly Garden Habitat & Terrarium with Large Zipper
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Sereniseed Milkweed Seed Collection (5-Pack)
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
Milkweed Mix 100+ Seeds Flowers Easy to Grow Planting for Outdoor Indoor
• Amazon Business
$8.99
2
$17.98
Frey Scientific Test Tube Rack Set - Durable
• School Specialty
$16.19
1
$16.19
Pcxino 40 Pack 4.5 cm Small Plastic Containers with Lids,Clear Plastic Beads Storage Containers Box for Small Items and Craft Projects
• Amazon Business
$8.99
1
$8.99
HNYYZL 25Pcs Clear Plastic Test Tubes with Cork Stoppers, 15x100mm 10ml, Good Seal for Jewelry Seed Beads Powder Spice Liquid Storage, Lab Use or Decoration
• Amazon Business
$7.99
1
$7.99
Materials cost
$348.31
Vendor shipping charges
$1.62
Sales tax
$28.39
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.22
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$413.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.98
Total project goal
$486.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$486.52
2 Donors
-$240.08
Donations toward project cost
-$209.47
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$30.61
match offer
-$240.08
Match offer toward project cost
-$204.07
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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