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Ms. Borrelli from Brooklyn, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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MS 136's Very First Bird Watching Club

Help me give my students the binoculars and books they need to begin our school's bird watching club.

  • $613 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

My students are growing up in a fast-paced, urban environment and don't often get the opportunity to slow down and enjoy the natural world around them. In an effort to help them commune with nature, manage stress, and spend intentional time in our parks and green spaces, my students and I have formed our school's very first bird watching club! With your help, we will be able to secure all the supplies we need to make this club a success.

Learning how to exist in nature starts at a young age and is an important part of creating safe and inclusive spaces.

Historically many marginalized communities have been excluded from the birding world. We hope to help change that history with our club, and we hope to provide access for our students to experience the many mental and physical health benefits of bird watching. Here in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, we are lucky to have walkable access to many parks. These parks serve as urban oases for as many as 400 different native and migratory bird species.

The items requested such binoculars, bird identification books, and field notebooks will be used by the students to learn about, identify, and observe the many bird species we will encounter. Twice a week, the students and I will set out to a local park. With your help, I will be able to provide each student with a set of binoculars, a field notebook, and bird identification books to share. Help us make our birding dream a reality.

Ms. Borrelli MS 136 Charles O Dewey Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

40 students impacted 18donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Celestron UpClose G2 8 x 21 Roof Prism Binoculars • Carolina Biological Supply Company $22.46 10 $224.60
Adorrgon 15x45 HD Binoculars for Adults High Powered with Phone Adapter, Tripod and Tripod Adapter - Large View Binoculars with Clear Low Light Vision - Binoculars for Bird Watching Cruise Travel • Amazon Business $67.86 1 $67.86
Portage Field Notebook Tactical Sized Pocket Notepad - Top Bound Notebook with Lined Paper Lies Flat in Pocket - 2.8" x 4.6" - 64 Pages (3 Pack) (6 Pack, Tactical) • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Monocular Telescope High Power 8x42 Monoculars Scope Compact Waterproof Fogproof Shockproof with Hand Strap for Adults Kids Bird Watching Hunting Camping Hiking Travling Wildlife Secenery • Amazon Business $36.79 1 $36.79
Birdology: 30 Activities and Observations for Exploring the World of Birds (3) (Young Naturalists) • Amazon Business $14.69 2 $29.38
Iris Stack & Pull 54 Qt. Latch Lid Storage Bin, Clear (100243) • Quill.com $25.89 1 $25.89
Sibley's Birding Basics: How to Identify Birds, Using the Clues in Feathers, Habitats, Behaviors, and Sounds (Sibley Guides) • Amazon Business $12.49 2 $24.98
North American Bird Watching for Beginners: Field Notes on 150 Species to Start Your Birding Adventures • Amazon Business $9.89 2 $19.78
General Medi 110 Pieces Small First Aid Kit - HardCase First Aid Box - Contains Premium Medical Supplies for Travel, Home, Office, Vehicle, Camping, Workplace & Outdoor • Amazon Business $8.95 1 $8.95

Materials cost

$483.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$520.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$91.84

Total project goal

$612.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $612.27

14 Donors

-$607.56

Donations toward project cost

-$520.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$87.13

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.71

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 $0.00

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