Help me give my students ID books and binoculars to find and identify native New Jersey birds.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Flora's classroom raised $180
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
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
In Environmental Science class, we study the importance of genetic diversity and biodiversity in our ecosystem dynamics unit. During this time, we study the theories of Charles Darwin and the observations that different bird beaks adapted to different environments promoted genetic diversity through natural selection over time. During this unit, I relate the theories of evolution and natural selection to the importance of genetic diversity in humans and how different cultures and knowledge have adapted over time.
Diversity in biological genetics, agricultural science, and ecosystem dynamics is just as important as diversity in cultures and experiences.
Through sharing these diversities, evolution can occur. Therefore, it is important that students can tie scientific theory to everyday experience. This unit in particular is special in that it allows students to see how monumentally important respecting both biodiversity and diversity are to ecological and societal well-being. Students are learning that attracting more biodiversity to the school promotes genetic diversity even in our urban environment.
Supporting this project will help students identify important species of birds so that we can promote genetic diversity and a flourishing, biodiverse natural environment. This is an opportunity for students to express themselves and nurture their creativity - to boost their serotonin through outdoor expression of diversity and inclusion.
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
12x42 HD Binoculars for Adults with Upgraded Phone Adapter, Tripod and Tripod Adapter - Large View Binoculars with Clear Low Light Vision - Waterproof Binoculars for Bird Watching Hunting Travel
• Amazon Business
$54.14
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$54.14
Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds
• Amazon Business
$21.99
1
$21.99
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds: Eastern Region, Revised Edition
• Amazon Business
$20.66
1
$20.66
National Geographic Field Guide to Birds: New Jersey-Direct Mail Edition
• Amazon Business
$14.95
1
$14.95
Birds of New Jersey: Bird Watching Log Book for Local Backyard Birders | A Perfect Gift for Bird Watchers and Birders of Any Level to Record Bird Sightings | Perfect Gift for Bird Watchers , Vol : 30
• Amazon Business
$8.99
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$8.99
Materials cost
$120.73
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.81
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$152.54
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$26.92
Total project goal
$179.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$179.46
3 Donors
-$87.96
Donations toward project cost
-$77.77
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$10.19
match offer
-$87.96
Match offer toward project cost
-$74.77
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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