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Mrs. Reyes Islava from Las Cruces, NM is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ecosystems Pt 2

Help me give my students STEM basic items to learn and create ecosystems.

  • $184 goal

This project expired on June 26, 2024.

This project expired on June 26, 2024.

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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 Project

When you think about students learning English as a Second Language, you probably think about the teaching of grammar, vocabulary, and language. You are correct, but sometimes the teaching of these language domains might be taught in isolation.

Rethinking the way that we teach language, I have changed my instructional approach to integrate science and English Language Development.

We know that students learn best when we teach about items that matter to them, are hands-on activities, and create curiosity. This year, I have created my professional development number 1 need to integrate Science with English Development in teaching English Language Learners (ELs).

Students will be learning about Ecosystems this semester. In preparation for the hands-on activities, I am requesting grassland type of paper to use as a background to display students' ecosystems. The hot glue would be used to glue items together in their ecosystem. Ink will be used to print in color student’s chosen organisms, producers, and consumers. Finally, incentive rewards will be given to students for their hard work during our science unit.

The glue sticks and Play-Doh will be preparation for students' ecosystem science projects. The glue gun will be used so I can make a box to display their projects. Thank you so much for reading the intent of this project. I cannot wait to display my students' work about ecosystems.

Mrs. Reyes Islava Desert Hills Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Las Cruces, NM View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
HP 910 Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Ink Cartridges (3-pack) | Works with HP OfficeJet 8010, 8020 Series, HP OfficeJet Pro 8020, 8030 Series | Eligible for Instant Ink | 3YN97AN • Amazon Business $38.89 1 $38.89
Teacher Created Resources Boxwood Better Than Paper Bulletin Board Roll (TCR77448) • Amazon Business $26.40 1 $26.40
Mini Magnetic Drawing Board for Kids - (Pack of 12) Backpack Keychain Clip Drawing Boards, Erasable Doodle Sketch and Writing Pad for Boys and Girls, Birthday Party Favor and Goodie Bag Filler • Amazon Business $17.56 1 $17.56
Play Doh Bulk Handout 42 Pack of 1-Ounce Modeling Compound, Party Favors, Kids Easter Basket Stuffers or Egg Fillers, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Ecosystem - A Family Card Game about Animals, their Habitats, and Biodiversity - Card Game for Kids 10+ and Adults - Family Games - Kids Board Games for Environmental Science Class - Fun Board Games • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Gorilla Hot Glue Sticks, Full Size, 8" Long x .43" Diameter, 20 Count, Clear, (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.07 1 $9.07

Materials cost

$124.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$156.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.58

Total project goal

$183.85

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