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Mrs. Kerbow from Mount Hermon, LA is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Kerbow's classroom raised $898

Our Small Animal FarmStudents Learn, Care, and Share

My students need a facility to raise farm animals, beginning with chickens and rabbits. Most important items needed are the hutches and 13ft x 7.5 ft chain link pen to ensure animal safety and care.

This project expired on May 6, 2018.

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Mrs. Kerbow Mount Hermon School
Mount Hermon, LA Grades 6-8

My Students

Our school is unique in that it is one of the few Public schools that service all grades, Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. We are located in a rural area; however, we have many students that have relocated to our area, due to Hurricane Katrina or being placed in foster care, that have no experience with farm life.

My Agriscience students are excited to learn about and have hands on experience with all kinds of farm animals and share their knowledge with all the students on our campus.

Most of our students come from low income families and have very limited resources. Our school has limited resources for the "extras" that would enhance their learning experiences. Therefore, there are no funds available to my students for this project.

My Project

The materials, the chicken coop, the hutch, and the fenced pen, will provide the students the opportunity to put into action their knowledge of animal science. The students will develop a plan for the location of the Mini Farm. They will build the structures and prepare them for the chickens and rabbits. Performing these tasks will not only enhance their knowledge of animal science but will also put into practical application many math skills. The project will involve utilizing existing incubators to hatch chicks that they will raise in the coops. They will be required to keep records. The bookkeeping will not only be required for expenses but for all phases of the project. They will be required to perform experiments on feed rations, etc. to provide for maximum growth and production. Since our school is a public PreKindergarten through 12th grade school, the students will not only enhance their own knowledge of animal science but that of others. They will teach other students about small animals and how to care for them. The Mini Farm will be open to all grades for tours and demonstrations. The chicks and chickens that are raised will be sold to pay for the expenses and any remaining will be donated to needy families.

Donation of the Coops, Hutch, Pen, etc will provide the students with the opportunity to not only to increase and enhance their knowledge but will teach them responsibility through taking care of something other than themselves.

The Mini Farm will provide educational opportunities for not only the students who are operating the farm and caring for the animals, but will aid in the continuing education of the dying but essential art of farming to all those students that attend the demonstrations and tours.

This project is only the beginning!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

514 students impacted 23 donors
Mrs. Kerbow Mount Hermon School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Mount Hermon, LA 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

514 students impacted 23donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
ALEKO DK13X7X6RF Dog Kennel 13 x 7.5 x 6 Feet DIY Chain Link Box Kennel With Roof Frame • Amazon Business $357.98 1 $357.98
TRIXIE Pet Products Chicken Coop with Outdoor Run, 66.75 x 30.25 x 41.25 inches • Amazon Business $191.99 1 $191.99
ALEKO Wooden Pet House Poultry Hutch, Rabbits Chickens Hen Coop Wooden Cage • Amazon Business $114.98 1 $114.98

Materials cost

$664.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $58.18

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$763.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$134.66

Total project goal

$897.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $897.76

20 Donors

-$672.76

Donations toward project cost

-$614.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.41

match offer

-$225.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$191.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$33.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$18.98

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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