Help me give my students butterfly larvae and art supplies to explore the art and science of nature.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Horne's classroom raised $600
This project is fully funded
My Project
Many of our middle school students spend a large portion of every day looking at smartphone and computer screens instead of interacting with the world around them. Our school schedule limits the number of students who may take the art classes offered. The only way for every student to participate in art activities must be through a core subject class.
It would be a wonderful experience for all of our 8th graders to engage in a 4th quarter art project chronicling the life cycles of the painted lady butterfly and hornworm moth!
They already have sketchbooks and insect enclosures, but need the larvae, colored pencils, a sharpener, and rulers to help them precisely record the changes they observe. I look forward to seeing the evolution of their projects as they continually observe, measure, sketch, and discuss with classmates what they notice going on! While the measurements will be precise, their depictions of the larvae, pupae, and butterflies will show personal focus and creative drawing.
I am also requesting shrink plastic and permanent markers for incoming students to learn to carefully observe the nature found on our school campus and build community by creating nature and school themed backpack decorations. We are also hosting a family astronomy night near the end of the school year, so as soon as possible I will have some students experiment using glow in the dark pens to make their own star finder planispheres.
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
Crayola Colored Pencils Long 24 in a Pack, Case of 36
• Amazon Business
$118.44
1
$118.44
Butterflies in the Classroom Kit Refill
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$54.09
1
$54.09
Hornworm Larvae (Manduca sexta) Living Pack of 12
• Carolina Biological Supply Company
$52.02
1
$52.02
Warckon 50 Pieces Shrink Plastic Sheets, Shrink Art Paper Shrink Film Sheets Frosted Ruff n' Ready for Kids Creative Craft, Create Your Own Shinky Dinks, Earrings, Necklace, Keychains(A5 Size)
• Amazon Business
$15.99
3
$47.97
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray
• Amazon Business
$24.99
1
$24.99
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Rulers, Bulk Shatterproof 12 Inch Ruler for School, Home, or Office, Clear Plastic Rulers, Assorted Colors, 30 Pack
• Amazon Business
$9.89
2
$19.78
SHARPIE Permanent Markers | Fine Point | 32 Count (Multicolor)
• Amazon Business
$18.99
1
$18.99
Sharpie Color Burst Permanent Marker Set, Ultra-Fine Tip Markers, Artist Markers, Writing Markers, Drawing Markers, Assorted Colors, 24 Count
• Amazon Business
$15.74
1
$15.74
The Original Glowstars Company The Original Glowstars - Glow-In-The-Dark Markers, 2 Pack
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Green, 12 Count
• Amazon Business
$8.73
1
$8.73
Sharpie Permanent Markers Set, Quick Drying And Fade Resistant Fine Point Marker For Wood, Plastic, Paper, Metal, And More, Drawing, Coloring, And Poster Marker , Black, 12 Count
• Amazon Business
$7.41
1
$7.41
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Blue, 12 Count
• Amazon Business
$6.59
1
$6.59
Materials cost
$384.74
Vendor shipping charges
$53.79
Sales tax
$35.20
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.77
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$509.50
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$89.91
Total project goal
$599.41
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$599.41
6 Donors
-$405.54
Donations toward project cost
-$390.26
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$15.28
match offer
-$140.29
Match offer toward project cost
-$119.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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