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Mrs. Mirabal from Las Cruces, NM is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Caterpillar to Butterfly!

Help me give my students the opportunity to experience the amazing transformation of butterflies and create their own butterflies.

  • $202 goal

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Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

I would like my students to experience the amazing transformation of caterpillars to butterflies utilizing the butterfly life cycle kits! The hands-on activity would allow the students to see the metamorphosis of butterflies from beginning to end.

Students have read about the stages of butterflies but have never seen the process from beginning to end.

I would like my students to read about butterflies and complete the hands-on exploration, especially with Earth Day coming up. This will be so exciting for them to apply what they have learned to real life. It will also be memorable for them to release the butterflies into the environment. Students will plant wheat grass and create grass heads. They will measure how fast the

Mrs. Mirabal Highland Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Las Cruces, NM 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterfly Garden: Original Habitat and Two Live Cups of Caterpillars with STEM Butterfly Journal – Life Science & STEM Education – Butterfly Science Kit • Amazon Business $41.61 1 $41.61
Craftinova Electric Stapler,Including 2000 Staples and 1 adapters,Suitable for Palm Size and high Comfort，25 Sheet Capacity, AC Adapter or Battery Powered，Battery not Included • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Outus 12 Pieces Butterfly Stained Glass Effect Paper Butterfly Suncatcher, 6 Types for Window Art Classroom Art Craft Party Favor Travel Toy, 6.3 x 4.3 Inch with 20 Pieces Colored Paper (Black) • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98
Burpee Improved Lima Bush Bean Seeds for Planting, 30+ Heirloom Seeds Per Packet, (Isla's Garden Seeds), Non GMO Seeds, Botanical Name: Phaseolus lunatus, Great Home Garden Gift • Amazon Business $6.49 3 $19.47
Todd's Seeds Wheatgrass Seeds; Hard Red Winter Wheat, Non-GMO, Chemical Free, High Germination (1/4 Pound) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags for On the Go Freshness, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 280 Count • Amazon Business $7.08 1 $7.08
Scotch Double Sided Tape, Permanent, 1/2 in x 400 in, 2 Dispensers/Pack (137DM-2) • Amazon Business $6.42 1 $6.42
National Geographic Readers: Caterpillar to Butterfly • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99
Expo International Decorative Matte Tulle Spool of 6 Inch X 25 Yards | White • Amazon Business $2.98 1 $2.98
Expo International Decorative Matte Tulle Spool of 6 Inch X 25 Yards | White • Amazon Business $2.98 1 $2.98

Materials cost

$136.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.05

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$171.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$30.27

Total project goal

$201.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $201.80

2 Donors

-$185.04

Donations toward project cost

-$171.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$13.51

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.76

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