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Ms. Koopman from Greensboro, NC is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Literacy and Science Unite!

Help me give my students the empowerment with science and literacy. Curiosity meets knowledge for a brighter tomorrow!

  • $316 goal

This project expired on April 15, 2025.

This project expired on April 15, 2025.

My Project

As a teacher, a live butterfly kit paired with butterfly life cycle books would be an invaluable tool for nurturing my young students' curiosity and fostering a deeper understanding of science and literacy. Watching a caterpillar transform into a butterfly is an awe-inspiring experience that sparks wonder and excitement in young minds. By combining this hands-on observation with engaging books that detail the butterfly's life cycle, students not only build their knowledge of biological concepts but also strengthen their literacy skills through storytelling, vocabulary building, and comprehension. The interactive nature of this lesson helps students make real-world connections to what they read, igniting their enthusiasm for both learning and discovery. It’s a powerful way to promote critical thinking, stimulate creativity, and inspire a lifelong love for science and reading. My students from ten years ago remember the butterflies they helped grow. They remember these hands-on experiences Thank you for your support.

Ms. Koopman Pilot Elementary School 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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Greensboro, NC View local requests

More than half 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

Never Before Funded 60 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Butterflies in the Classroom Kit (with live caterpillars) • Carolina Biological Supply Company $73.71 2 $147.42
Life Cycle of a Butterfly (Pogo Books: Incredible Animal Life Cycles) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98

Materials cost

$163.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $59.16

Sales tax

 $12.75

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.45

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$267.76

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.25

Total project goal

$315.01

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