Help me give my students their S.T.E.M. Lab Zoo back containing so many live mammals, reptiles and insects.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Lebowitz's classroom raised $993
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My Students
The students at our school thrive to learn. We are a New York State Title I school, which means a majority of the students that attend come from a poverty-stricken family. The parents of our students want the very best for their children and look for the support and guidance of our school and educators.
I want to support the students' eagerness to learn and therefore writing this proposal to support and enhance our thriving S.T.E.M.
Program. The S.T.E.M. includes Project Based Learning (PBL) and learning about and loving all living things. Students learn through engagement, exploration and hands-on discovery. Students have a unique opportunity to develop their knowledge, enable them to grow and learn through discovery.
Our Love For All Living Things program is growing. Each year, more students have the opportunity to learn about plants and animals, their purpose, how they survive and how they support humans. Students have the rare opportunity to learn through observation and interaction with 15+ species of animals.
My Project
Prior to the Pandemic, the STEM Lab Zoo was filled with all types of mammals, reptiles and insects. Students had the opportunity to learn about habitats, environments, life cycles, food chains, survival, camouflage, animal and human relationships, animal care and the love for all living things, just to name a few. The students had a unique opportunity to learn about these topics through live interaction, observations and hands-on investigation.
We are now back in school but the STEM Lab Zoo has no living things.
I was forced to donate or give away all of the living things, Dubia Roaches, Madagascar Hissing Roaches, 70 White Mice, 1,000+ Mealworms, 1,000+ Mega Mealworms, Cricket Colony, Ball Python, Corn Snake, King Snake, Tarantula, Bearded Dragon, 2 Turtles, Leopard Gecko, Fish, Tortoise and even our live oysters that we were growing. In addition to all of the living things, I gave away the supplies and accessories needed to ensure their survival.
With your generous support, my hope and goal is to bring back the STEM Lab Zoo and purchase new animals and insects. I am requesting your support funding the equipment and supplies to get started again!
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
Reptile Rock Hide Cave, Pet Tortoise Escape Habitat Cave,Handcrafed from Premium and Non-Toxic Resin - 10.23 x 9.05 x 5.11 Inches,Ideal for Small Lizards, Frogs, Turtles, Frogs,Snakes.
• Amazon Business
$43.99
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$43.99
PINVNBY Large Driftwood for Aquarium Decorations Natural Assorted Branches Dearded Dragon Tank Accessories Terrarium Decor
• Amazon Business
$20.99
2
$41.98
PIVBY Natural Aquarium Driftwood Assorted Branches Reptile Ornament for Fish Tank Decoration Pack of 3
• Amazon Business
$19.99
2
$39.98
Castaway Organics Wheat Bran Bedding with Insecta-Load Gut Load for Mealworms Superworms (3 lbs)
• Amazon Business
$16.99
2
$33.98
Kaytee Forti Diet Pro Health Hamster Food, 25-Pound
• Amazon Business
$33.00
1
$33.00
Sunflower Seeds, 5 Pounds Raw, Hulled, Unsalted, No Salt, USDA Certified Organic, Non-GMO Bulk
• Amazon Business
$31.99
1
$31.99
Zoo Med ReptiTherm Under Tank Heater, Large
• Amazon Business
$30.88
1
$30.88
Zoo Med Repticare Rock HeaterStandard Size (10 watts)
• Amazon Business
$30.07
1
$30.07
BLSMU Reptile Carpet,Coconut Fiber Substrate,Lizard Cage Mat,Coco Fiber Liner,Snake Bedding,Natual Coconut Fiber Carpet for Bearded Dragon,Turtles,Iguana,Tortoises (35.4" x 15.7")
• Amazon Business
$14.99
2
$29.98
Tetra Whisper EX 70 Filter For 45 To 70 Gallon aquariums, Silent Multi-Stage Filtration
• Amazon Business
$28.18
1
$28.18
Kaytee Supreme Mouse And Rat Food, 20-Lb Bag
• Amazon Business
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