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Mrs. WILLIAMS from West Helena, AR is requesting supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Habitats for the Communities

My students need the aquarium and terrarium habitat kits, pumps, a teacher's guide, and lights to show and understand the flow of energy throughout communities and have the joy of watching things grow.

  • $721 goal

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I have a classroom of eager fifth graders from a high needs area. I teach science and math and try very hard to provide hands-on activities for them. We are a low performing school and I hope to do my part to change that with your help.

There are many reasons why the students don't "get it." One very important reason is they have no foundation on which to make an evaluation. Most of the children have not been out of this area in their lives. So when you try to explain how something is different, they have no reference. With these different habitats, they will be able to see the world from a different perspective.

The students will be able to design food web suited to that particular community. (LS.4.5.3) They will evaluate food webs under conditions of stress by changing plant and population. (LS.4.5.4) They will also investigate the role of limiting factors on the carrying capacity of an ecosystem. (LS.4.5.5) This equipment will allow students to apply knowledge of populations and ecosystems. Hopefully this knowledge will lead to the understanding of human behavior as well when it comes to decisions made about jobs, home and community. Thank you for the opportunity to help make students better.

You will make it possible for my students to observe aquatic and plant life and make informed decisions about care and maintenance of plants and animals. When a child gains respect and awareness of nature is when we will have a better human being who is considerate and kind.

Mrs. WILLIAMS Eliza Miller Primary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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West Helena, AR 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

65 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Aquarium Pump and Power Head Maxi Jet 1200 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $37.21 1 $37.21
Aquarium Hood Full Fluorescent for 20 55 gal Tank • Carolina Biological Supply Company $46.76 1 $46.76
GEMS Aquatic Habitats Kit Teacher s Guide • Carolina Biological Supply Company $21.00 1 $21.00
GEMS Terrarium Habitats Kit Teacher s Guide • Carolina Biological Supply Company $13.50 1 $13.50
Aquarium Tetrad Kit • Carolina Biological Supply Company $65.48 1 $65.48
Aquarium Tank Glass 55 gal • Carolina Biological Supply Company $210.60 1 $210.60
Aquarium Stand Iron for 55 gal Tank • Carolina Biological Supply Company $100.39 1 $100.39

Materials cost

$494.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $49.49

Sales tax

 $29.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$590.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$129.63

Total project goal

$720.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $720.18

1 Donor

-$720.18

Donations toward project cost

-$590.56

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.62

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