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Ms. Riddick from Newport News, VA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Live Butterfly Project

Help me give my students an experience to watch a butterfly through its full life cycle. This will allow students to aim an understanding of a life cycle through a fun and engaging my experience.

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My Project

Our butterfly project will engage students in a dynamic, interactive experience where they will witness the life cycle of butterflies firsthand, from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and finally, to their beautiful adult form. Through this project, students will not only learn about the science behind metamorphosis, but will also develop a deeper understanding of the critical role butterflies play in pollination, biodiversity, and the health of our environment.

Your generous contribution would make a tremendous impact on our students’ education, fostering a deeper connection to nature and helping them build a lifelong appreciation for wildlife conservation.

As a thank-you for your support, we would be delighted to share progress updates throughout the project and invite you to visit our classroom to see firsthand the positive influence your donation is having.

We would be honored to have you as a partner in this exciting endeavor, and we are confident that your support will help us create an unforgettable learning experience for our students.

Ms. Riddick Denbigh High School Grades 9-12

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.

More about Ms. Riddick

Newport News, VA 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

15 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

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
Landhoow Butterfly Scratch Cards for Kids Scratch Crafts Art Card Rainbow Summer Scratch Card Butterfly Party Favors for DIY Crafts Home Decoration Project, 6 Styles (24 Pcs) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$157.41

Vendor shipping charges

 $59.16

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$248.93

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.93

Total project goal

$292.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $292.86

1 Donor

-$292.86

Donations toward project cost

-$248.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.93

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 $0.00

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