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Landlocked: What is the ocean?

My students need transportation and admission to visit the aquarium to help them understand what the ocean is, what lives there, and how to help it thrive.

$573 goal

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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 Students

Denver is a landlocked city. Most of our students have never seen the ocean, and have a difficult time conceptualizing this habitat. I want our students to take what we are learning about ocean animals and plants in the classroom, and have real application.

My kids are motivated learners between 4 and 5 years old that just want to explore.

Our school is a Title I school, and 100% of our students receive free lunch. Most of my students do not have the financial capabilities to take any trips with their families, but talk about the journeys they would love to have. My students work hard every day to be college-ready, and they will be.

My Project

Our class spends two months studying integrated units of plants, animals, and habitats. Most of our students go their whole lives not seeing the ocean, which makes it hard to comprehend. I want my students to begin understanding what the ocean is, what lives there, and how we can help it thrive. What better way than to visit the Aquarium?

I want them to see a shark.

I want them to grow up with a frame of reference when it comes to a world-wide habitat. I want to give my students something concrete to remember. But more than anything, I want my students to be inspired by the wonders of the ocean. Visiting the aquarium will help my students in more ways than I can even explain!

Ms. Hanna

Grades PreK-2

Cole Arts & Science Academy

Denver, CO

Colorado

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will reach 48 students.

15 donors have given to this project.

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Where your donation goes

Component Company Total

Activity Downtown Aquarium $240.00

Transportation Denver Public Schools Transportation and Excursions $210.00

Trip cost			$450.00
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$6.75
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$486.75
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$85.90
Total project goal			$572.65
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$572.65
12 Donors			-$553.82
Donations toward project cost			-$478.25
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$75.57
match offer			-$10.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$8.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$1.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.83
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Landlocked: What is the ocean?

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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This teacher needs your help!

Landlocked: What is the ocean?

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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My Students

My Project

Equity Focus

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Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

Give the most requested basic supplies

Give back to your community

Project Activity

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Supporting teachers and students since 2000

About Us

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Information for Teachers, Principals, District Leaders, and Government Officials

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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