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Bugging Out!

Help me give my students the hands-on experience with insects as they being their first grade entomology work!

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My Project

A big part of our first grade science work is tending to the Brooklyn New School farm. Each class has a chance to go down and get their hands dirty once a week planting, tending and harvesting fruits and vegetables. In the spring, when the farm is coming back to life the kids begin to notice other creatures waking up--BUGS!

Without insects, our lives would be vastly different.

They are, by far, the most common animals on our planet, and they make our world much more interesting. Our children derive a great deal of satisfaction in watching ants work, bees pollinate, or dragonflies patrol. Part of our insect study is not only learning about insect parts and life cycles, but learning about how insects help our farm and how much we actually rely on them to help our farm go from seed to plate!

The materials we are requesting will help bridge our insect study from farm to classroom. The two digital microscopes can be charged up and taken down to the farm. Kids can record and take pictures of insects in their natural habitat and take them back to the room to study further. The books we are requesting are rich with photos and facts that will keep our children engaged and help them as they write their expert insect books in our writing workshop. Having actual models of insect life cycles, real insects in resin, and gentle bug catchers (and releasers!) will allow kids time and space to observe and wonder and learn.

Ms. Carrie McClean The Brooklyn New School at PS 146 Grades PreK-2

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More than a third 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LCD Digital Microscope,4.3 Inch 1080P 10 Megapixels,1-1000X Magnification Zoom Wireless USB Stereo Microscope Camera,10MP Camera Video Recorder with HD Screen • Amazon Business $65.98 2 $131.96
Carson BugView Bug Catching Tool & Magnifier - Set of 6 (HU-10MU) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Insect Lore Life Cycle Figurines 24 Pc Set, Brown/a • Amazon Business $32.00 1 $32.00
Dr. Steve Hunters - Bugs World Collection - 10 REAL insects - Scientific Educational Toy • Amazon Business $29.31 1 $29.31
Stages Learning Materials SLM158 Insects & Bugs Real Life Learning Poster Card Set (Pack of 14) • Amazon Business $29.18 1 $29.18
Super Bug Encyclopedia: The Biggest, Fastest, Deadliest Creepy-Crawlers on the Planet (Super Encyclopedias) • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
Ultimate Bugopedia: The Most Complete Bug Reference Ever (National Geographic Kids) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
You Can Be an Entomologist: Investigating Insects with Dr. Martins • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Bees, Bugs, and Butterflies: A Family Guide to Our Garden Heroes and Helpers (Discover Together Guides) • Amazon Business $16.95 1 $16.95
Everything You Need to Know About Bugs • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Big Book of Bugs (The Big Book Series) • Amazon Business $15.30 1 $15.30
Elite Montessori Wasp Puzzle • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Ultimate Explorer Field Guide: Insects: Find Adventure! Go Outside! Have Fun! Be a Backyard Insect Inspector! • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Roylco Insect Rubbing Plates, 4-1/2 x 6-1/2 Inches, Set of 16 • Frey Scientific $12.97 1 $12.97
The Book of Brilliant Bugs (The Magic and Mystery of Nature) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Feenixx Publishing Insect Identification Guide Educational Poster, 24 x 36 Inches • Frey Scientific $12.07 1 $12.07
Summer’s Flight, Pollen’s Delight.: Meet the Bees, Butterflies, Birds and other Creatures Who Keep Our World Green and Alive! • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
4 PCS Gary Farm Animal Life Cycle Model Figure Snail Figurine Party Favors Supplies Cake Toppers Desktop Decoration Collection Educational Toys for Boys Girls Kid Toddlers • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Insects & Bugs for Kids: An Introduction to Entomology (Simple Introductions to Science) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
The Weird and Wonderful World of Bugs: A Book About Beetles, Butterflies, and Other Fascinating Insects • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Insects for Kids: A Junior Scientist's Guide to Bees, Butterflies, and Other Flying Insects • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
How to Draw Insects (Dover How to Draw) • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$505.70

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.59

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$546.29

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$96.40

Total project goal

$642.69

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $642.69

15 Donors

-$625.05

Donations toward project cost

-$546.29

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.76

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

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