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Ms. Smith from Trinity, AL is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Bigger Home for Zed (Bearded Dragon) and Ted (Gecko)

My students need a bigger enclosure and accessories for our class mascot / therapy / listening buddy / reading buddy bearded dragon, Zed.

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My Students

My students are ready and eager to learn. We are a Title I school with 100% of the students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Our students come from a rural community with parents who want them to succeed and the best for them in life. My students are in first grade.

We enjoy learning in a nontraditional environment and using technology to explore the world around us.

My students are excited and love the opportunity to explore the world around them. They have been learning to work collaboratively and how to find solutions to real-world problems.

My Project

Hello everyone! My name is Zed. I am a bearded dragon that lives in Ms. Smith’s 1st grade classroom. The students in her class are my favorite! They come into class and talk to me every morning. They love to talk to me throughout the day. They read me books and share the stories they have written. My favorite days are the ones that Ms. Smith takes me out to be a part of the class story time. I sit on her shoulder and listen to the story. The kids get to pet me with two fingers and light touches. I keep growing and growing and soon I will be too big for my 20 gallon tank. As I get bigger, I need more space to move around.

This project is to get a new home for me set up and I will be so happy to get a bigger home!

Maybe Ms. Smith will let me open a barber shop inside. Keeping my beard tidy is important. Ha!

I really enjoy being in Ms. Smith's Room and learning along with the kids. I like to think that they are learning from me too. They are learning responsibility and taking care of living things. I love when they give me veggies and meal worms. My favorite are crickets!

Thank you for helping me. My friend Ted the leopard gecko will be excited because he gets my old house when I move.

Zed needs a 24x48 inch terrarium with UVB hood light and dome heat lights. The accessories will make his home cozier as well. By having a larger space, he will get to stay in our classroom. Students learn a lot from him including meeting next generation science standards.

Ms. Smith East Lawrence Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

19 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Custom Cages Terrarium, Extra-Long Deep 48Lx24Dx18H, Easy Assembly • Amazon Business $459.99 1 $459.99
Zoo Med 26054 Reptisun T5-Ho Terrarium Hood, 36" • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Zoo Med Labs Mini Combo Deep Dome Dual Lamp Fixture,Black • Amazon Business $27.27 2 $54.54
Hammock for Bearded Dragons, Blue Gold Metallic fabric with suction cup hooks • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Exo Terra Water Well for Reptiles • Amazon Business $15.22 1 $15.22
Zilla Reptile Terrarium Heat Lamps Incandescent Bulb, Day White, 75W • Amazon Business $6.74 2 $13.48
Fluker's Castle Crib Reptile Basking Platform, Large • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
MySbiker Mini Dustpan and Broom Set,Cage Cleaner for Reptile, Hedgehog, Hamsters,Degus,Chinchilla,Guinea Pig,Rabbits and Other Small Animals,Cleaning Tool Set for Animal Waste • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Siye Ceramic Infrared Heat Emitter Brooder Coop Pet Infrared Lamp Bulb Reptile Heat Lamp Heater Emitter Brooder Appliances Bulb Pet Coop Grow Light, White (100W(black)) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$655.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.40

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$748.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.07

Total project goal

$880.48

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $880.48

3 Donors

-$751.14

Donations toward project cost

-$748.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.73

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$129.34

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