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Ms. Anderson from Chicago, IL is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spring Science!

My project needs butterfly gardens, Classroom Incubator Kits, live frog habitats, tadpoles, Classroom Plant Kits, Nut Bush Kits, flower pots, measuring tools, cups, spoons, thermometers, and rulers.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Anderson's classroom raised $1,842

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I teach at Washington Irving Elementary, which is part of the Chicago Public Schools. We serve over 86% low-income families. As a first and second grade teacher at Irving Elementary, I have been able to provide exciting science experiences for my students, thanks to the generosity of donors like you. With your help, I'd like to help my students experience the wonderful world of spring! Spring is the time of year where everything comes back to life after the long winter slumber. It's the perfect time for studying the animal kingdom, and closely studying mammals, amphibians, birds, reptiles, and fish. Spring is the perfect time for watching nature unfold right in front of our eyes. I would like the first and second grade students to have experiences with plants, butterflies, and tadpoles. I would like them to learn about the life cycles of plants, insects, and small animals through first-hand experiences in the classroom. The materials I am requesting include a complete Delta Classroom Plant kits: which include soil, seeds, pots, and all other necessary materials. I am also requesting an Incubator Kit for hatching chicks, a Live Frog Habitat Kit, a Butterfly Garden Kit and a felt set which illustrates the life cycle of butterflies, and other materials to help support these projects. These materials, coupled with science books we already have, students will learn to become responsible caretakers for their small living things, while collecting data through direct observations and journaling about their predictions, the processes, and their experiences as a whole.. I have watched my past students become inquisitive and enthusiastic about science and excited about coming to school just so they can see what changes have occurred. I have observed the growth of their abilities to work cooperatively in small groups and partners while working to understand the scientific process. Their enthusiasm is so contagious that they begin to share their knowledge with others at school and at home. They simply do not want to miss anything! The cost of life science teaching aids is $1,330.00. Thank you for your consideration and the wonderful experiences that your generous donations have allowed my students for the past five years. I am looking forward to continuing this tradition of our month long exploration of all that is spring with my new students! Thank you again!

Ms. Anderson Washington Irving Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Book Plus From Seed to Plant Model • Delta Education $21.95 4 $87.80
NASCOs Classroom Incubator Kit • Nasco $140.04 2 $280.08
Plastic Dual Scale Thermometers (Set of 12) • Delta Education $11.95 5 $59.75
Dry Measuring Cup Set • Delta Education $3.50 4 $14.00
Nut Bush Kit • Delta Education $29.95 2 $59.90
Flower Pots - 5 1/2" Plastic Flowerpots • Delta Education $6.95 6 $41.70
DSM III Classroom Plants - Complete Kit • Delta Education $334.00 2 $668.00
Planet Frog Live Frog Habitat Kit • Delta Education $29.95 2 $59.90
Butterflies Felt Set • Delta Education $7.95 2 $15.90
Butterfly Garden • Delta Education $19.95 2 $39.90

Materials cost

$1,326.93

Vendor shipping charges

 $132.69

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$33.17

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$1,510.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$331.46

Total project goal

$1,841.46

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,841.46

4 Donors

-$1,776.47

Donations toward project cost

-$1,510.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$266.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$64.99

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