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Ms. Smith’s 5th Grade Science Classroom's classroom raised $973

Fueling Curiosity with a Classroom Pet and Student Rewards

Help me give my students the opportunity to practice observation, ask scientific questions and develop a deeper understanding of living organisms with a classroom pet.

Ms. Smith’s 5th Grade Science Classroom A.G. Hilliard Elementary School

Houston, TX Grades 3-5

My Project

It’s Back to School time and I want to ensure that I’m ready to kick off the new school year for my 5th grade students. Every student deserves to enter a classroom that exhibits all aspects of science, curiosity, inquiry and investigations that will help bring science to life. A classroom pet can be an engaging addition to a science classroom, giving students opportunities to observe animal behavior, learn about ecosystems, and develop responsibility. I also want every student to feel recognized for their hard work, perseverance, and positive choices. My fifth-grade students will return to school each day ready to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. By providing meaningful incentives and rewards, I can create a classroom environment where students feel encouraged to do their best and celebrate their accomplishments.

Our classroom pet will become an important part of our life science curriculum.

Students will observe behaviors, study life cycles, learn about habitats, discuss ecosystems, and collect real data through daily observations. Caring for a living organism also teaches responsibility, empathy, teamwork, and respect for all living things.

The treats and rewards requested for this project will be used to recognize academic achievement, positive behavior, teamwork, leadership, kindness, and growth throughout the school year. My students will have opportunities to earn rewards through classroom challenges, science activities, weekly assessment goals, attendance, and demonstrating our classroom expectations.

Your generosity will help create unforgettable learning experiences that foster a lifelong appreciation for science, and the natural world and simple incentives can have a lasting impact. Thank you for helping to bring authentic, hands-on science into our classroom.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 75 students impacted 9 donors

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Houston, TX
Grades 3-5
Science
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Smith’s 5th Grade Science Classroom A.G. Hilliard Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

HBCU Alum 75 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Tetra Aquatic Turtle Deluxe Kit 20 Gallons, aquarium With Filter And Heating Lamps, 30 IN (NV33230) • Amazon Business $194.30 1 $194.30

Cheese Crackers and Cheese Snacks - Variety Pack Assortment - Sampler Bulk Care Package Gift Box (36 Count) • Amazon Business $38.79 2 $77.58

Dum Dums Original Mix 1,000 Count Bucket - All-Time Classic Flavors - Bulk Suckers, Lollipops Individually Wrapped, Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Bulk Candy for Any Occasion • Amazon Business $74.95 1 $74.95

Inspired Living Ultra-Slim Rolling Collapsible Storage Pack-N-Roll Utility-carts, with Telescopic Handle, for Home, Garden, Shopping, Office, School use, Large, Zebra • Amazon Business $44.88 1 $44.88

Frito Lay Cool and Tangy Mix Chips Variety Pack, 50 oz., 50/Pack (220-02669) • Quill.com $42.83 1 $42.83

Push Pop Lollipops, Hard Candy Variety Pack, 10 Count Lollipops Individually Wrapped in Fruity Flavors, Full Size, Fun Candy For Pinatas, Birthdays, Party Favors & Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $10.62 4 $42.48

Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $20.99 2 $41.98

OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $15.15 2 $30.30

Cheez-It Variety Pack, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Original Flavors (24 Packs) • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98

Airheads Full-Size Candy Bars, Taffy Candy Bulk Variety Pack, Individually Wrapped, Six Assorted Fruit Flavors Artificially Flavored, 60 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.64 3 $28.92

Charms Blow Pop Lollipops - Individually Wrapped Dual Candy and Gum Suckers - Peanut Free, Gluten Free - Bulk Treat for Kids and Adults - Assorted Flavors, 100 Count (4 lb 1 oz.) • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94

68 Pack Slime Kit for Kids, Mini Bulk Galaxy Slime for Party Favors, Birthday Gift, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Classroom Reward for Kids Girls Boys 8-12, Soft Stretchy Sensory Stress Relief Putty Toy • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98

Mott's Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks, Made with Real Fruit Puree (40 Pack) • Amazon Business $6.97 3 $20.91

Ring Pop Lollipops - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped Suckers Variety Party Pack- 50 Count w/Assorted Flavors - Hard Candy for Party Favors, Kids & Goodie Bags, 0.5 ounces • Amazon Business $19.43 1 $19.43

BETAZOOER Large Reptile Heat Lamp Stand Adjustable 16-35 Light Terrarium • Amazon Business $18.04 1 $18.04

Civaner 100 Pcs Star Student Bracelets 10 Color Reward Wristbands for Kids Motivational Silicone Bracelets for Students School Classroom Education Activities Prize Testing Gifts Goodies Party Favors • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Airheads Xtremes Belts Candy, Chewy Candy Package, Rainbow Berry Fruit Flavor Artificially Flavored, 2 Ounces (18-Pack) • Amazon Business $15.09 1 $15.09

Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Summer Fruits Snack Box, Gluten Free, 0.8oz Snack Packs (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52

Paper Mate InkJoy Gel Pens, Fine Point (0.5mm), Assorted Colors, 14 Count - Back to School, Teacher Supplies, Writing, Journaling • Amazon Business $12.73 1 $12.73

66 Pieces Birthday Rubber Bracelets (22 Styles),Bulk Colored Silicone Wristbands for Students Teachers Classroom Reward Gifts, Birthday Decorations Party Favors Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost			$784.82
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.77
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$826.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$145.87
Total project goal			$972.46
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$972.46
8 Donors			-$316.83
Donations toward project cost			-$280.53
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$36.30
match offer			-$642.42
Match offer toward project cost			-$546.06
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$96.36
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$13.21
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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