Help me give my students a hands-on chicken coop STEAM project that fosters creativity, sustainability, and teamwork. By designing and building a sustainable coop, they'll gain valuable real-world skills and problem-solving abilities.
FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Wims's classroom raised $1,641
This project is fully funded
Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
Our primary goals for this project are to:
Inspire Curiosity and Innovation: By exploring science, technology, engineering, art, and math through a real chicken coop, students will see STEAM principles in action.
This hands-on experience will nurture curiosity and creativity in a meaningful way.
The requested sensors and solar panels will enable students to monitor temperature, automate doors, and track egg production, while garden supplies will show how ecosystems can support each other. Each item is essential for turning abstract ideas into real-world applications.
Teach Sustainability and Responsibility: Students will learn about sustainable living by implementing energy-efficient designs, water purification, and more, demonstrating how STEAM can address real-world problems.
Foster Teamwork and Accountability: Working together to design and maintain the project will help students build teamwork skills and respect for each individual’s contributions.
My students are a diverse, creative, and enthusiastic group. They bring unique perspectives and strengths, which makes each learning experience richer. Their genuine excitement for animals and technology makes them perfect for a project like this. They thrive when they can engage deeply with subjects that interest them and make a positive impact. This project will give them an opportunity to develop new skills and discover their potential in a collaborative, hands-on setting.
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
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Materials cost
$1,344.12
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$20.16
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$1,394.28
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$246.05
Total project goal
$1,640.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$1,640.33
4 Donors
-$1,190.33
Donations toward project cost
-$1,011.78
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$178.55
Matching donations from our partners
-$450.00
Match offers toward project cost
-$382.50
Match offers 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 Dr. Wims and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
