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Mr. Mc from Mesopotamia, OH is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beloved Bearded Dragon Begs for Bigger Biome

Help me give my students supplies to keep our class pet safe and healthy!

  • $1,028 goal

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My Students

I teach at a small rural school district that has an interesting mix of cultures as Amish and English students go to school together. About 55% of the 138 Pk- 5th grade students qualify for free/reduced lunch. My students are energetic, intelligent, inquisitive, and fairly tech-savvy as they are each assigned an iPad or Chrome Book. They work hard and each has a class job. Most student’s favorite job is helping take care of our class pet.

My Project

The materials requested for this project will not only help this years fourth grade class, but will help my classes for years to come. Our pet, Zorro, has brought our class together as the students have enjoyed learning more about this docile, inquisitive, and alert reptile.

Our bearded dragon has helped provide a sense of calm and peace during an uncertain time.

Students have learned about responsibility and nurturing as they have cleaned, fed, watered, and socialized with her.

Math, writing, and science lessons have become new and interesting when they have revolved around our class pet.

Mr. Mc
Grades 3-5
    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

    This project will reach 24 students.

    14 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carolina Custom Cages Terrarium, Tall Extra-Long 48Lx18Dx24H, Easy Assembly • Amazon Business $489.99 1 $489.99
Zoo Med ReptiSun 10.0 UVB T5HO 39W 34” Reptile Lighting Fluorescent Tube Bundle with Carolina Custom Cages' Chlorhexidine Solution 2%; 1 Refill Makes 32 oz. of Working Solution • Amazon Business $56.99 2 $113.98
Carolina Custom Cages Reptile 34" T5HO UVB + Double GU10 Basking Light Fixture • Amazon Business $103.99 1 $103.99
Carolina Custom Cages 50w GU10 Halogen Reptile Basking Bulb • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Exo Terra Water Dish, Water Bowl for Reptiles, X-Large, PT2804 • Amazon Business $19.39 1 $19.39
PINVNBY Bearded Dragon Hammock Jungle Climber Vines Flexible Reptile Leaves with Suction Cups Habitat Decor for Climbing, Chameleon, Lizards, Gecko, Snakes • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
HYLYUN 3 Pack Reptile Plants - Hanging Silk Terrarium Plant with Suction Cup for Bearded Dragons Lizards Geckos Snake Hermit Crab Tank Habitat Decorations • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Digital Reptile Thermometer and Humidity Gauge Remote Probes – Terrarium Reptile Hygrometer Thermo Humidor Tank Cage Incubator Brooder Indoor Outdoor • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
DoubleWood Terrarium Bowls Reptile Food Bowl Worm Dish Mini Reptile Food Ceramics Water Bowl for Lizard Anoles Bearded Dragons Crested Gecko Hermit Crabs Triangular (Size Medium) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$831.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$873.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.18

Total project goal

$1,027.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,027.89

13 Donors

-$850.25

Donations toward project cost

-$737.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.54

match offer

-$160.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$136.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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