Help me give my students an exciting, hands-on opportunity to explore the fascinating world of shells, rocks, and fossils! We will observe and research the specimens, as we enjoy looking at them up close.
Our students rock! We are a rural, K-3 building serving approximately 700 inquisitive minds in Southern Illinois.
Students love using their library space to learn about everything that interests them and to explore new and wonderful topics.
We are always excited to try new things and always ready to read, learn, and have fun!
My Project
Students are fascinated by rocks, gems, minerals, shells, and fossils. The books about them in our school library are very often circulated and as soon as one is returned, it is checked out again. A hands-on opportunity will make the information learned in our books more concrete and so much fun!
Bringing in many various specimens of rocks, fossils, and shells will provide students an opportunity to investigate, research, and most importantly, TOUCH, while they are in the library space.
We will use various magnifying glasses to get up close and personal, and really explore these amazing and beautiful representations of nature.
Carson LumiLoupe 10X Power Stand Magnifier With Dual Lens (LL-20)
• Amazon Business
$13.45
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$80.70
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC Rocks & Fossils Kit – 200+ Piece Set Includes Geodes, Real Fossils, Rose Quartz, Jasper, Aventurine & Many More Rocks, Crystals & Gemstones
• Amazon Business
$24.99
2
$49.98
DANCING BEAR Rock & Mineral Collection Activity Kit (200+Pcs) with Geodes, Shark Teeth Fossils, Arrowheads, Crystals, Gemstones for Kids, Rock Book, Treasure Hunt ID Sheet, STEM Education, Made in USA
• Amazon Business
$24.95
1
$24.95
Famoby Sea Shells Mixed Beach Seashells Starfish for Beach Theme Party Wedding Decorations DIY Crafts Candle Making Fish Tank Vase Fillers Home Decorations Supplies 70+ pcs
• Amazon Business
$9.59
2
$19.18
IRCHLYN 24 Pack Plastic Magnifier, Mini Magnifying Glass 5X and 15X Handheld Reading for Kids Home, Classroom, Outdoor Science Observation Hand Lens
• Amazon Business
$13.99
1
$13.99
WFPLUS 200+pcs Sea Shells Mixed Ocean Beach Seashells, Various Sizes Natural Seashells Starfish for Fish Tank, Home Decorations, Beach Theme Party, Candle Making, Wedding Decor, DIY Crafts
• Amazon Business
$13.75
1
$13.75
Materials cost
$202.55
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.04
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$235.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$41.57
Total project goal
$277.16
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$277.16
2 Donors
-$239.34
Donations toward project cost
-$235.59
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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