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Mrs. Philbrick from Portland, ME is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Second Grade Paleontologists

Help me give my students fossil dig simulation kits to bring our science unit to life.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Philbrick's classroom raised $415

This project is fully funded

My Project

Second grade paleontologists are studying fossils and what we can learn from them about changes in the earth over time. We learn about fossils through narratives about paleontologists such as Mary Anning; the first female paleontologist recognized for her work.

Using the real tools that we have learned about in our research, including safety googles, brushes, picks and hammers, students will experience what they have reading about in real time.

Authentic hands on learning experiences create the opportunity for students to practice using vocabulary and develop oral language skills that support them as writers. Active learning opportunities leads to deep understanding and retention of new information. It is also the *magic* of this expedition and is an experience that students remember with joy for years to come.

Mrs. Philbrick Presumpscot Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Portland, ME View local requests

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

22 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Barks Classroom Headphones (10 Pack, Mixed Colors) - On-Ear Premium Student Bulk Headphones: Perfect for Kids K-12, Schools & Class Sets (Colorful, Durable, Noise Reducing, Comfortable, Easy-to-Clean) • Amazon Business $62.97 2 $125.94
National Geographic Mega Fossil Dig Kit - Excavate 15 Genuine Prehistoric Fossils, Kids Fossil Kit, Educational Toys, Great Science Kit Gift for Girls and Boys (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $24.11 4 $96.44
Dig a Dozen Fossil Bricks - Break Open 12 Bricks and Discover 12 Unique Real Fossils - Archaeology Science STEM Easter Gift • Amazon Business $19.99 4 $79.96

Materials cost

$302.34

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$15.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$352.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$62.12

Total project goal

$414.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$414.12

6 Donors

-$414.12

Donations toward project cost

-$352.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$62.12

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$0.00

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