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Bugs! Bugs! Bugs!

My students need live bug samples, an insect learning kit, and insect reading comprehension cards to help explore the world of science through insects!

  • $454 goal

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My Students

Do you remember going outside and playing in the dirt? Do you remember finding small creatures to run in and show your parents? My students do not have these opportunities to explore their environment, especially insects that live in their environment.

I teach an amazing group of second graders at a charter school in a crime ridden, low income neighborhood in Northern California.

My students struggle to have their needs met on a daily basis. I want to enrich my students' lives with as many different experiences as possible while providing them with materials and access to experiences they might not encounter on their own.

My Project

The past two years, I have had the opportunity to raise insects in my classroom. My students LOVED the insects. They came to school each day excited to see how our "friends" were growing and changing and what had happened over night. Many of my students commented that their favorite part of the school year was learning about, observing, and raising our bugs. I want to provide this opportunity to my incoming class as well. The Amazing Bug kit and Painted Lady Butterfly kit will allow my students to explore the life cycles of butterflies, ants, beetles, ladybugs, horn bugs, and praying mantises. These experiences will make my students learning hands-on, and they will be able to have firsthand experiences with things many people take for granted.

Your contribution will allow me to bring science to life for my students.

You will enable my students to see firsthand the life cycle of a variety of insects and how they grow and change over time. This will allow my students to not only broaden their understanding of science but also develop a sense of compassion for small creatures. You will make a tremendous difference in my classroom and the lives of my students. Thank you!

Mrs. T. E C Reems Academy of Tech & Art Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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 directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Oakland, CA 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

20 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterflies in the Classroom Kit Refill • Carolina Biological Supply Company $41.56 1 $41.56
Hornworm Amazing Bugs(tm) Kit with Prepaid Coupon • Carolina Biological Supply Company $29.92 1 $29.92
Butterfly Feeding Station Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $5.65 1 $5.65
Amazing Bugs(tm) Variety Set • Carolina Biological Supply Company $123.45 1 $123.45
FF985 - Insects Activity Tub - Gr. 1-3 • Lakeshore Learning $69.95 1 $69.95
Science Reading Comprehension Card Collection • Nasco $29.95 1 $29.95

Materials cost

$300.48

Vendor shipping charges

 $23.06

Sales tax

 $27.49

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.51

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$385.54

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.04

Total project goal

$453.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $453.58

1 Donor

-$453.58

Donations toward project cost

-$385.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$68.04

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