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Mrs. Shannon from Carthage, MS is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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River Tank Fun!

My students need a river tank ecosystem, river tank plants, river tank animals and a set of accompanying lesson plans.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Shannon's classroom raised $551

This project is fully funded

My classroom has between 21-25 active fifth grade students during a 50 minute time period. They love to experience science hands-on/minds on- which in turn develops thinking and questioning skills.

We are a rural public school district with limited funding and we are encouraged to follow test prep guidelines. I think the children need to experience hands on activities to help their development and I think that these interactive, long term activities will enable the children to acquire an appreciation for their environment as well as engaging more exploratory parts of their brain.

For the past 2 years I have received creatures for my classroom. My students have learned from watching all the different creatures grow and change. Several of the different creatures we received last year either died or we let them go. I would love to bring new experiences to my classroom for my children this year. The river tank and the river tank plants and animals will provide ongoing activities for research, observation, prediction, and enjoyment for the children. Each of these activities will follow specific science state benchmarks. The tank will be set up in the classroom as observation stations and will serve as starting points for research, as well as art and creative journaling lessons. I will need all of these items to help set in motion and encourage my students learning.

With your help, students will be able to experience hands on science in their classroom. Thank you advance for your generosity.

Mrs. Shannon Leake Central Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than three‑quarters 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

130 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
River Tank Lesson Plans • Carolina Biological Supply Company $15.30 1 $15.30
River Tank Plant Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $48.15 1 $48.15
River Tank Animal Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $53.10 1 $53.10
River Tank Ecosystem 20 gallon complete • Carolina Biological Supply Company $256.50 1 $256.50

Materials cost

$373.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $37.31

Sales tax

 $26.11

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$451.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$99.01

Total project goal

$550.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $550.07

2 Donors

-$550.07

Donations toward project cost

-$451.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$99.00

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 $0.00

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