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Ms. Dodge from Lancaster PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Trout in the Classroom; STEAM in Action

Help me give my students trout books, replicas, journals, and supplies so they can continue to learn in a hands-on, experiential way.

  • 7 donors
  • $221 goal

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Celebrate 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

I teach in an urban Title 1 school and this year we are raising trout in our classroom to release into local waterways at the end of the year. This program and the supplies listed will help foster a love for learning through an immersive exploration of trout and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities. Our goal is to create an engaging and educational environment where students can dive into the world of aquatic life while simultaneously developing essential STEAM skills.

Trout serve as fascinating subjects that allow the integration of various STEAM elements; the books in this project will help my students with special needs to research trout and their environmental impact on local waterways.

From studying their life cycle (Science) to creating trout habitats (Engineering) and exploring artistic expressions inspired by their environment (Arts), this project will seamlessly incorporate multiple disciplines.

Real-World Connections: Understanding the life cycle of trout and the ecosystems they inhabit provides real-world context for science and environmental studies. Students will connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications, fostering a deeper appreciation for the interconnectedness of nature.

Your generous contributions will directly impact my students' education by enabling us to acquire a diverse selection of trout-focused books and the necessary materials for STEAM activities. Together, we can create an immersive learning environment that sparks curiosity, fosters creativity, and instills a passion for lifelong learning.

Ms. Dodge
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Trout: An Illustrated History • Amazon Business $37.69 1 $37.69
Epakh 22 Packs A5 Spiral Notebook Hard cover Spiral Journal, Wide Ruled Pages, 50 Sheets 100 Pages, 8.3 x 5.5 Inches, Brown (Lined Style) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Adore 16" Sierra Rainbow Trout Plush Stuffed Animal Walltoy Wall Mount • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
DK Eyewitness Books: Fish: Discover the Amazing World of Fish―How They Evolved, How They Live, and their We • Amazon Business $15.19 1 $15.19
Fish for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Diverse Habitats, Colorful Species, and Life Underwater • Amazon Business $14.40 1 $14.40
Folkmanis Mini Rainbow Trout Finger Puppet • Amazon Business $10.49 1 $10.49
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Trout • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
Trout Are Made of Trees • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$154.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$187.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.00

Total project goal

$220.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $220.01

6 Donors

-$107.80

Donations toward project cost

-$95.38

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.42

match offer

-$107.80

Match offer toward project cost

-$91.63

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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 $0.00

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