Second Graders Save the Earth: Learning Through Climate and Conservation”
Help me give my students he tools to be scientists, artists, and environmental advocates. We are requesting read-aloud books and leveled readers focused on topics like the water cycle and plants and seed starter kits and window planters.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Waters's classroom raised $641
This project is fully funded
My Project
My Students
My second graders are curious, caring, and ready to change the world.
They love asking big questions and making connections between what they learn and how they live. They come from a variety of cultural and economic backgrounds, and many rely on our classroom as a space for exploration and discovery. They are eager to learn how they can help protect the planet—starting right here at school.
My Project
Our classroom is launching a unit on climate and the environment, and we want to dive into hands-on, meaningful learning that helps students understand how their actions impact the Earth.
To make this possible, we are requesting:
Read-aloud books and leveled readers focused on topics like the water cycle, recycling, biodiversity, and climate change (written for younger readers).
Seed starter kits and window planters to grow native plants and talk about pollinators, food production, and carbon absorption.
The Hands-on Science kits will make the abstract idea of "climate change" real and age-appropriate.
Students will:
-Practice reading with books that inspire environmental action.
-Collect data on weather and plant growth.
-Learn routines to reduce waste.
-Use art and writing to advocate for the environment.
-Experience how their small efforts—like composting or reusing—can have a big impact.
This project will give my second graders the tools to be scientists, artists, and environmental advocates. It will also help them develop the lifelong habits of responsibility and stewardship.
More than a third 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
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Hands-On Science Kits - Gr. 2 (Complete Set) - STEM Supplies, STEM Toys, and Science Kits
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$179.00
1
$179.00
MIXC 10 Packs Seed Starter Tray Seed Starter Kit with Humidity Dome (120 Cells Total Tray) Seed Starting Trays Plant Starter Kit and Base Mini Greenhouse Germination Kit for Seeds Growing Starting
• Amazon Business
$17.99
4
$71.96
Lakeshore Meet the Standards Seeds & Plants Kit - Gr. 2
• Lakeshore Learning Materials
$59.99
1
$59.99
Earth and Space Science Grade 2: 5-Book Set (Science Readers)
• Amazon Business
$45.02
1
$45.02
Bonsai Starter Kit - Gardening Gift for Women & Men - Bonsai Tree Growing Garden Crafts Hobby Kits for Adults, Unique DIY Hobbies for Plant Lovers - Unusual Christmas Gifts Ideas - or Gardener Mother
• Amazon Business
Vegetable Seeds for Planting: 13 Heirloom Veggie Seeds for Planting Home Garden: Tomatoes Lettuce Beets Bell Pepper Zucchini Broccoli Beans Cabbage Cauliflower Onion Cucumber by Sustainable Sprout
• Amazon Business
$17.95
1
$17.95
180 Days of Practice, Level 2 - 180 Days of Science for Second Grade - Paperback Book
• AKJ Education
$16.78
1
$16.78
A Seed Grows
• Amazon Business
$14.59
1
$14.59
Let's Look in Ponds & Rivers: A Spot & Learn, Stick & Play Book
• Amazon Business
$7.83
1
$7.83
Materials cost
$462.88
Vendor shipping charges
$11.95
Sales tax
$32.40
3rd party payment processing fee
$6.94
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$544.17
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$96.03
Total project goal
$640.20
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$640.20
9 Donors
-$545.35
Donations toward project cost
-$486.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$58.55
match offer
-$67.50
Match offer toward project cost
-$57.38
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Waters and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
